Marine Wildlife Response Specialist - Hawaii Island

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

The Marine Wildlife Response Specialist will support the Pacific Islands Regional Office by receiving, assessing, and responding to reports of stranded marine mammals and sea turtles across the Island of Hawaii, including live and deceased animals. The specialist will dispatch response teams, provide on-scene assistance, ensure public safety, collect and manage biological and incident data, coordinate post-mortem necropsy logistics, and support law enforcement and outreach efforts related to the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act. The role includes data processing into NOAA's regional databases, inventory and equipment management, interagency coordination, and participation in training and progress reporting efforts.

REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma
• Data Entry Experience
• Experience working in the field in Hawaii
• Experience working with volunteers
• Wildlife management experience
• Conservation-oriented public outreach experience
• Experience with Federal financial management and operations
• Experience operating Government Vehicles
• Expertise knowledge of NMFS policies and programs

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coordinate monthly meetings and trainings with network members, agencies, and other stakeholders and submit monthly progress reports
• Conduct monthly equipment and inventory checks and submit inventory lists
• Review response reports from marine wildlife hotline or other sources and conduct initial assessments
• Conduct photo documentation and data collection on the scene of stranding
• Process response data regarding marine animals behaviors, locations, and human interaction incidents
• Coordinate logistics and assist with post mortem procedures and sample and data collection