Survey Watch Stander & Video Annotator I — Gulf Video Survey
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Think Tank, Inc.
Panama City Beach, FL, US
Summary
Perform at-sea survey watch standing duties including equipment deployment, biological sampling, and environmental data collection on research vessels. Conduct laboratory-based video annotation for habitat and species detection using semi-automated software and manage associated data in Oracle databases.
Job Description
*Position is Subject to Contract Award
*Onsite Position at SEFSC Laboratory or at Sea in Pascagoula, MS or Panama City, FL
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Position Overview |
Learn Gulf & Caribbean Reef Fish (GCRF) at-sea duties and perform as a Survey Watch Stander for reef fish surveys conducted on NOAA Ships and Small Research Vessels, and participate in other PEMD resource surveys as requested. Requires work aboard NOAA Ships and/or small research vessels for fisheries and water quality sampling, and the ability to troubleshoot issues with limited resources while at sea.
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Key Responsibilities |
Task #1 - Survey Duties
At-sea duties focus on video camera and CTD deployments, habitat mapping, and other environmental data collection, including but not limited to:
- Survey watch stander.
- Pre-survey and post-survey inventory of equipment and gear.
- Preparing and loading survey gear, supplies, and equipment.
- Cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
- Learning to conduct data collection and biological/environmental sampling, and logging and processing data and/or samples under field conditions per prescribed SOP.
- Unloading gear/equipment, cleaning and storing equipment, and logging and storing data upon completion of each survey.
Task #2 - Laboratory Duties
Primary duties revolve around annotation of video for habitat and species detection and enumeration, using a semi-automated multi-stage process (1. automated processing in Google Cloud Platform using VIAME software, 2. human-in-the-loop review and correction, 3. data review and QA/QC, 4. data output/ingest into GCRF Oracle databases, and updating GitHub for project management), including but not limited to:
- Learning annotation SOPs for GFISHER and PRDW video data.
- Identifying marine fishes in all life stages from diverse habitats of the Gulf of America and adjacent seas.
- Updating annotation tracking sheets.
- Communicating with reviewers and the survey coordinator on annotations.
Task #3 - Data Management Support
- Data entry, QA/QC, and validation.
- Learning the use of AI/ML software and managing outputs to post-process data (near-future duty).
- Identifying marine fishes in all life stages from diverse Gulf of America habitats.
- Data entry or upload into GCRF Oracle databases; QA/QC of data entry and fixes as necessary.
- Updating annotation tracking sheets and GitHub project management tools.
Task #4 - Outreach & Education
- Participate in public outreach and education efforts, e.g., marine science education at local schools, judging science fairs, conducting SEFSC/NOAA ship tours (with federal employees), and staffing outreach booths at fairs and festivals.
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Qualifications (Required) |
- BS degree in Marine Science or a related field (volunteer experience valued).
- Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs; capable of writing reports at the college level.
- Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys; knowledge and identification of reef taxa from the Gulf of America.
- Knowledge of endangered or threatened species.
- Sea-going contractors on OMAO NOAA ships must submit a NOAA Health Services Questionnaire (Form 57-10-01) and Tuberculosis Screening Form (NF 57-10-02) annually/biennially, and must have a current tetanus vaccine (within 10 years).
