Location: 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI 49707 

Relocation: No relocation offered for this position

Worksite: NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary  

Classification: Non-Exempt

Clearance:  None

Travel: Occasional travel required, typically within Great Lakes region 

Job Summary 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) conducts research, monitoring, education, and outreach activities with the goals of protecting the Great Lakes and their rich history. Qualified personnel are required to safely and efficiently conduct marine research and provide program support through fieldwork and public engagement.

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) provides support to TBNMS and is seeking applicants with experience in marine research operations and management. 

The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise working with maritime heritage resources and conducting other marine science and resource protection operations, including strong experience as a certified scientific diver. 

This position includes the following activities: 

· Conduct historical, archaeological, and Great Lakes research.

· Coordinate the diving unit, including administration, planning, and operations.

· Maintain dive equipment.

· Support resource protection operations (mooring buoys). 

· Assist with remote sensing surveys and processing.

· Support sanctuary education, outreach, and interpretation programs.

Education: Degree (Masters or Bachelors) from an accredited college or university in a relevant field such as Coastal Resource Management, Biology, Geology, Oceanography, Environmental Studies, Maritime Archaeology, Maritime History, Engineering, or other related scientific fields. 

Diving 

· Experience engaging in scientific diving operations; certification to the level of Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver (or equivalent) from a nationally recognized SCUBA training agency (NAUI, PADI, SDI/TDI, etc.) and meeting the eligibility requirements to enroll in NOAA Diver training as outlined in the NOAA Diving Standards and Safety Manual.

· Certification to the level of Divemaster or Instructor in a nationally recognized SCUBA training agency (NAUI, PADI, SDI/TDI, etc.) along with prior completion of a scientific diver training course such as one offered at American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).

· Experience supporting a scientific diving unit including administration, planning, and operations. 

· Experience with dive equipment maintenance. 

· Experience with technical diving including utilization of closed-circuit rebreathers. 

Research and On-water Operations

· Experience conducting historical and archaeological research, including scientific diving.

· Experience conducting marine science.

· Experience with underwater photography, videography, and/or photogrammetry is preferred. 

· Experience organizing and planning research projects.

· Experience working aboard and/or operating small research vessels.

· Experience maintaining field research equipment, especially dive equipment.

AAP/EEO Statement 

CPC is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.