Job Posting for Research Support position at the Waikiki Aquarium, working with the Hawaiian monk seals. Note, position is full time and is renewed each fiscal year. Please find further information at http://workatuh.hawaii.edu. 1. 2. Title: Research Support (Research Associate) 3. Position Number: 0078296T 4. Hiring Unit: Waikiki Aquarium 5. Location: Waikiki Aquarium 6. Date Posted: December 02, 2011 7. Closing Date: January 13, 2012 8. Band: A 9. Minimum Monthly Salary: salary schedules and placement information <http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/wuh/pdf/article10a.pdf> 10. Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 11. Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - Not to Exceed: June 30, 2012 12. _____ 13. Other Conditions: Position may be extended depending on funding availability and program needs. 14. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Manages the Hawaiian Monk Seal Program, including maintaining IACUC and APHIS quality husbandry standards. 2. Maintains computerized records on all aspects of the monk seal program. Takes digital still and video pictures of monk seals for veterinary records. 3. Maintains monk seal life support system, including backwashing of sand filters, as needed. 4. Conducts training and public monk seal presentations two to four times per day. Maintains husbandry and research behaviors of resident monk seals. 5. Responsible for feeding, cleaning, training, record keeping and disease treatment of assigned fish and invertebrate organisms, in consultation with the curator and veterinarian. 6. Monitors and performs maintenance and repairs of assigned and backup exhibits, to include cleaning, feeding, visual inspection for disease detection, water quality assessment and disease treatment. 7. Supervises students, volunteers, and interns who work directly with the position. 8. Interacts with WAQ staff, volunteers, students, visitors, etc. in a polite, courteous and professional manner. 9. Ensures that supervised personnel interact with WAQ staff, volunteers, students, visitors, etc., in a polite, courteous and professional manner. 10. Lifts and carries up to 50 pounds, for the purpose of transporting equipment, food stuffs and materials to service facilities or animals on site and off site. 11. Complies with the OSHA program, including wearing appropriate clothing, safety equipment and respirator mask, where appropriate. 12. Uses computers and word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphing programs. 13. Assists with Aquarium events and activities. 14. Utilizes the scientific method to conduct research, give conference presentations and publish reports. 15. Uses basic instruments, equipment and/or supplies and performs measurements, adjustments and repairs, as necessary. 16. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications 17. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Biological Sciences and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for marine mammal training and husbandry; or equivalent education/training or experience. 18. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in marine mammal training and husbandry demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology. 19. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with marine mammal training and husbandry. 20. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of marine mammal training and husbandry. 21. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations. 22. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals. 23. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software. 24. Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. 25. Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year University in biology, zoology, or related field. Ability to apply the scientific method and conduct research. 26. One year of experience at a public aquarium, zoo or marine mammal research facility, with direct experience in the husbandry and training of marine mammals, ideally with pinnipeds. 27. Knowledge of computers and proficiency with word processing, database and spreadsheet programs. 28. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, for the purpose of transporting equipment, food stuffs and materials to service facilities or animals on site and off site. 29. Previous experience working with students, docents, and volunteers. 30. Knowledge of OSHA programs and ability to wear a respirator. 31. Ability to work at least one night per week to midnight or later. Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and use ladders. Must be able to work some weekends, and/or holidays and flexible working hours. 32. Ability to travel independently to and from meetings, events and WAQ in a timely manner, fulfilled by possession of a valid Drivers License (Class 3), or use of other means of transportation, which meets position needs. Desirable Qualifications 33. Three or more years of experience in the husbandry and training of marine mammals. At least one year of experience with pinnipeds. 34. Two or more years of experience supervising one or all of the following groups: full-time staff, students, volunteers. 35. One or more years of experience maintaining freshwater and marine fishes and invertebrates at a zoological park, aquarium,or aquaculture facility. 36. Considerable knowledge of life support systems. 37. Demonstrated experience with public talks and conference presentations. 38. Experience in the form and style of research reporting. 39. Certified SCUBA diver and ability to meet University of Hawaii scientific diver certification requirements 15. _____ 16. To Apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, UH Form 64 ( standard format <http://www.hawaii.edu/ohr/bor/forms/form64.pdf> ) ( large format <http://www.hawaii.edu/ohr/bor/forms/form64a.pdf> ), 3 letters of recommendation, names of 3 professional references and official transcripts to the address below. 17. Address: 1. Karen Quinn, Fiscal Officer 2. 2777 Kalakaua Avenue 3. Honolulu, HI 96815 18. Inquiries: 1. Karen Quinn; 808-440-9030 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 808-440-9030 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; karenq@hawaii.edu The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: http://ope.ed.gov/security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. In accordance with Article 10A of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status Leah Kissel Marine Mammal Specialist Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 <mailto:lkissel@waquarium.org> lkissel@waquarium.org (808) 923-9741