[Coral-List] Hawaii Coral Nursery Job Opportunities
David.A.Gulko at hawaii.gov
David.A.Gulko at hawaii.gov
Wed Apr 22 20:50:58 EDT 2015
The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources is finalizing
construction of an innovative Coral Restoration Nursery to fragment and
grow native corals to mitigate losses to the Island?s natural reefs from
human-caused impact events. We currently have four (4) full-time openings
for: a Coral Nursery Operations Manager, a Coral Nursery Mitigation
Specialist, and two (2) Coral Nursery Technicians. The Coral Mitigation
Specialist would specialize in growing corals from fragments in indoor
tanks. The positions would be located at the Hawaii Division of Aquatic
Resources? Anuenue Fisheries Research Center located on Sand Island on the
island of Oahu near downtown Honolulu. All four positions involve
conducting coral nursery and coral mitigation activities, including coral
husbandry, coral restoration, and maintenance of both indoor and outdoor
coral and live rock cultures and colonies. Assists the Division of Aquatic
Resources (DAR) in the assessment of coral in Oahu small boat harbors
relative to mitigation and restoration activities. Work would involve
coral fragmentation and grow-out, indoor seawater supplies and source
coral fragment cultures, and outdoor microcosm pools and raceways, in
addition to maintaining all lab facilities and equipment. Perform minor
aquaculture facility repair and fabrication duties associated with
aquaculture and husbandry of live corals. All positions require the
ability to work outdoors, in/around seawater for extended periods, and
coming in contact with corals and other marine organisms. Prefer
applicants with experience maintaining live stony coral and saltwater
systems for extended periods for public aquariums and aquaculture
facilities. Most (but not all) of the positions require the applicant to
be SCUBA-certified (NAUI, PADI, etc.) and meet the standards established
by DAR?s diver certification process (which meets the standards set by the
Occupational Safety & Health Administration) and hold current
certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration. All
positions require the successful applicant to maintain saltwater aquaria,
outdoor aquaculture tanks, and raceways in a manner that ensures the
maintenance, growth, and reproductive viability of the contained marine
life. For specific requirements and to apply for any of the four open
positions, please visit www.rcuh.com, click on ?Employment?; select
?Apply? and navigate to ?See Job Announcements and/or Apply for a Job,
Enter keyword ?coral?.? For questions or additional information please
contact Dave Gulko at david.a.gulko at hawaii.gov or +1 (808) 294-4280.
Positions close May 6, 2015. Please note that the State of Hawaii cannot
reimburse for any relocation expenses.
Dave Gulko, Aquatic Biologist IV - Coral Reefs, NRD Incident Response
Division of Aquatic Resources
Hawai?i Department of Land & Natural Resources
1151 Punchbowl Street, room 330
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-0318 (o), (808) 587-0115 (fax)
(808) 294-4280 (cell)
david.a.gulko at hawaii.gov
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