Marine Resources Technician

Start Date: April 19, 2024 | End Date: June 19, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Planning

The Town of Brunswick Coastal Resource Office is seeking a part time marine resources technician to participate in several ongoing locally applied marine research projects. This position will be assigned to the Town’s Coastal Resource Office and work closely with the towns resource managers, environmental planners, and marine wardens.  Experience with Excel, Global Information Systems, shellfish aquaculture, municipal shellfish management, and data collection is preferred.  Any of the following experience would be a bonus, small vessel operations, SCUBA diving, operating data collection devices (microscopes/meters), water quality collection, pollution identification, and shellfish analysis.  

Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to document daily activities, and describe methods used during research
• A high level of self-confidence, strong organizational skills, and superior attention to detail
• Comfortable entering and reviewing data sets in Microsoft Excel or similar for quality control
• Some Experience with small boat operations in coastal environments
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Physical ability to walk long distances across intertidal zones including mudflats, beaches, and rock outcrops.
• Experience working safely on ocean-going vessels in challenging conditions

Compensation: $19.00 – $22.00 Based on Qualifications and Experience

TO APPLY:  Submit a Town of Brunswick employment application, one-page cover letter describing interest in the position, detailed resume specifically highlighting experience in the stated requirements and contact information for three references to:

Human Resources
85 Union Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
HR@brunswickme.org

Employment applications are required from all applicants and are available along with the job description at the Human Resources Office, 85 Union Street, Brunswick, or at www.brunswickme.org. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.  This position will remain open until filled.   

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Brunswick considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.