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Shellfish Contract Worker for Oyster Reef Restoration and Monitoring

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is seeking one contract worker to support oyster reef restoration and monitoring along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. - Government buyer: Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR), Marine Fisheries Shellfish Bureau. - Service requested: One Shellfish Contract Worker for oyster reef enhancement and restoration. - Duties include oyster measurements and reef monitoring, water-quality monitoring and sample collection, cultch and oyster deployment support, small-vessel and field-equipment assistance, data entry, and general field operations. - Compensation and schedule: $17 per hour, for up to 28 hours per week; work is expected primarily during peak field season. Overall duration is unspecified. - Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Marine, fisheries, aquaculture, or outdoor field experience is preferred; boat, sampling, and basic data-collection familiarity is beneficial. Fieldwork may involve hot, humid conditions and lifting up to approximately 50 pounds. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. No products or part numbers are requested.

Description

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is seeking one contract worker for its Marine Fisheries Shellfish Bureau. The worker will assist with oyster reef enhancement and restoration field and monitoring activities, including oyster and water-quality monitoring, sample collection, deployment logistics, data entry, and general field operations. Work may take place along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including outdoors on vessels or at remote sites, and may involve lifting equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. The position pays $17.00 per hour for a maximum of 28 hours per week; applications are due November 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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