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JUNE - AUGUST 2025 seasonal
$18.00 hourly
Description:
The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Aquaculture Compliance Program annually inspects all aquaculture sites along the coast of Maine. Fieldwork is done by boat, and data is brought back to an office environment to write compliance reports. Time is spent mostly on the water during the warmer months, with some office time when necessary.
This position is to complete aquaculture inspections throughout the coast that will contract at the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Start and end dates are flexible. This seasonal staff position will be based out of the Boothbay Harbor facility. Weekly field work will include travel to aquaculture site locations anywhere from Eliot to Lubec, Maine. This work will be conducted Monday through Friday and will sometimes be tide dependent, so field work may include early mornings or later evenings. Flexibility of work hours during the season is required. Department vehicles will be provided to complete all field work, but meeting locations for travel may vary.
Specific duties include:
-Traveling by boat to aquaculture sites
-Planning for fieldwork
-Collecting data in the field
-Using GIS to generate figures and measure points
-Assist in authoring compliance reports
-Occasional overnight trips across the state
Requirements
-A valid drivers license
-Must be detail oriented, organized, have a positive attitude, and desire to work on the water
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Preferred
-General understanding of aquaculture in Maine
-GIS skills
-Experience with boat operation, navigation, and trailering
Comments
Please submit your resume, cover letter, stating your start/end availability, and two references to the above email with “Aquaculture Inspections Contractor” in the subject line. Posting open until filled.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Chloe Kilborn at the Department of Marine Resources at or 207-350-7817.