Saltwater Inc.

Immediate Openings for Groundfish Observer jobs

If you are interested in a job please send your resume immediately. Unofficial transcripts and application can follow. Groundfish training starts Monday, June 2, 2008 in Anchorage, Alaska and Seattle, Washington. If qualified you can select either location. For more information on how to apply please click on the following link How Do I Apply?

Whale For more information on Alaska Groundfish observer jobs please click the following link Alaska Groundfish.

If you have questions please e-mail recruiting@saltwaterinc.com or call 1-907-276-3241.

 

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Letter to Prior Hawaiian Observers

May 8, 2008

Dear Hawaiian Observer,

Saltwater will be submitting a proposal to provide observers for the 2008 Pacific Islands Regional Observer Program (PIROP).  The solicitation was released on May 5th and is due no later than June 5th. For this contract all bidders are required to submit observer resumes with the dates you are available to start work, or would continue to work.

Saltwater would like to offer observers, in good standing, currently working in the PIROP the opportunity to work for us in the event that we are the winning bidder.  To do this we are required, by the contract provisions, to include your resume along with your availability dates by May 25, 2008.  Submitting your resume does not obligate you to work with Saltwater nor does it jeopardize your current contract with MRAG.  It merely tells us that you would be interested in working for us in the PIROP.  We could then reserve a position for you in lieu of training a new person. Please submit your resume to Kathy@saltwaterinc.com by May 25th. 

Saltwater ran the PIROP program from October 2000 through June 2004.  We understand the challenges you face during long deployments on the boats, dealing with biting insects, and the challenges with the cultural language barriers you may experience on the Korean and Vietnamese vessels.  We have experience with Hawaii labor laws, provide adequate employee insurance, meet the payroll requirements and will work with the union on your current observer contract.

Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions.   We look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Regards,

 

Kathy Robinson

Phone 907 276-3241
Email: kathy@saltwaterinc.com

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Hawaii Observer Positions

Saltwater is presently bidding on the contract to deploy observers in the Hawaii Longline Fishery. Saltwater is actively seeking observers with prior experience (see letter below) working in the Hawaii Longline fishery and accepting new applications. Positions may be available in the summer/fall of 2008.

Please click on the link How Do I Apply?

For additional information please contact Yani at our Anchorage office at 907-276-3241, or send an email to recruiting@saltwaterinc.com. Please note that you are interested in the Hawaii observer positions.

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Saltwater Inc.

Do you dream of experiencing wild Alaska, of being immersed in its extraordinary scenery and learning first-hand about one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world? Our marine biologists, as observers, have those opportunities while gaining valuable knowledge about the diverse Alaskan fisheries such as groundfish, crab, and scallop without having to change employers.

About Saltwater:

Saltwater is a small, Alaska-based business that specializes in recruiting and deploying biological observers in groundfish and shellfish fisheries, and the marine mammal program. Saltwater Inc. was established in 1988 and we have accrued extensive experience and a proven track record in the design and management of biological data collection programs.

What biological observers do?

While onboard fishing vessels, biologists identify fish species and collect and record data on the sex, length, quantity for species caught, and documenting sightings of marine mammals and birdlife.  This fishery data is used by government agencies such as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) to manage commercial fisheries.

Current programs include:

Why work for Saltwater?

Saltwater works hard to attract and retain the best biological observers which is why Saltwater has one of the highest employee retention rates in the observer contracting business.  Our management team has the skills and experience to ensure that our biologists are deployed safely, efficiently and are trained to meet the demands of the job with confidence and professionalism.  We are committed to our observers as individuals and we offer an exceptional benefits package which includes gear reimbursement, free lodging, and a flexible rotation schedule.  

Why Saltwater is the best in the business?

Other than Saltwater’s commitment to superior quality service, with confidence we provide the highest quality biological observers and data to our clients. With eighteen well established years, collaborating with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) we continue to make substantial progress in our promise to be the best service provider in the industry!