http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/hawa
The number of positions and/or continuation of the program are subject to funding. These positions will be for all or a subset of the 6 major monk seal sub-populations in the NWHI. Fieldwork is accomplished by 2-4 member teams in remote camps. Researchers live in either wall tents or buildings at the various sites. All sites are accessible by ship (2-8 day travel; 830-2,300 km from Honolulu), and one is accessible by plane. Few (if any) supply opportunities exist and outside communication is limited.
The employment period will include approximately one month of training and packing in Honolulu. Once the field season is over, an additional ~1-2 weeks of employment will take place in Honolulu to clean up gear and summarize data. Dates are subject to change, but the positions are tentatively scheduled to begin in early March with a field deployment date in mid April. Field staff will be deployed for approximately 4.5 months with a tentative return date in late August or early September. The position end date is tentatively scheduled for some time in early to mid-September. Travel to and from Honolulu and food, lodging, and transportation in Honolulu before deployment are not provided. Transportation between Honolulu and field sites and food and lodging in the field are provided. Due to unforeseen circumstances, departure delays could result in longer periods in Honolulu that may result in additional uncompensated living expenses.
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien, and must be able to meet both the U.S. Department of Commerce and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access the work location, and also the health requirements to board a NOAA vessel.
Instructions to apply for both positions are in the job postings below. Please clearly address all qualifications in your cover letter.
Bulletin Board Posting: 11/09/17
RCUH Website: 11/09/17
Hire Net Hawai‘i: 11/09/17
JIMAR PIFSC BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – ID# 17510. Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research. (5) Regular, Full-Time,
Approximately six to eight (6-8) months in duration, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
(SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands
Regional Office (PIFSC) in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work
performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $2,314/Mon. DUTIES:
Performs daily maintenance and operation of field camp in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands or on remote shorelines in the main Hawaiian Islands.
Collects census and life history data on Hawaiian monk seals. Conducts boating operations at multiple-island atolls. Required to lead other field
personnel. Responsible for returning and storing all field equipment and supplies at the end of field season. Collaborates with scientists within NMFS
to conduct and analyze field studies on the Hawaiian monk seal. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING: Associate's Degree from
an accredited community college in Marine Biology, Biology, Fisheries Oceanography, or other related field. EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years
of field experience, including experience working within small groups in remote settings. Experience conducting research on Hawaiian monk seals.
Experience handling monk seals. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets,
and databases. Must be able to meet and maintain United States Department of Commerce (DOC) and NOAA security requirements to access work
location. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien. Good communications skills (both written and oral). Leadership and decision-making
skills. Ability to perform data entry. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, must be NOAA certified for small boat operations
(having completed Motorboat Operators Certification Course (MOCC) and NOAA small boat component training). Post Offer/Employment Conditions:
Must be able to meet and maintain US Department of Commerce (DOC), NOAA security requirements for working in a federal facility, which includes
being fingerprinted and having a federal background check performed prior to date of hire and maintained throughout duration of employment. Must
be able to pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical training before being deployed to remote island. PHYSICAL/MEDICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Ability to swim. Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time. Must be able to work long hours in the sun. Must
be able to walk long distances (up to seven (7) miles) in the sand carrying twenty-five to thirty-five (25-35) pounds of field gear unassisted. Must be
able to obtain medical clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels, which includes providing proof of
required immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations, and maintain throughout
duration of employment. POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all
applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies and
procedures. Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may
lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk seal field camp. Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of
marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, previous data entry experience. Prefer applicants interested in pursuing career in
marine mammalogy or related field. Ability to perform basic data analysis. For positions requiring travel between multiple-island atolls, possess the
ability to conduct routine maintenance on small boats. INQUIRIES: Nicole Wakazuru-Yoza 956-5018 (Oahu). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover
Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History, 4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/
Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
