[Coral-List] Hawaii Coral Nursery Operations Supervisor Position
David.A.Gulko at hawaii.gov
David.A.Gulko at hawaii.gov
Wed Apr 29 21:01:21 EDT 2015
The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR),
Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) has an opening for a PCSU/DAR Coral
Nursery Operations Supervisor. The full-time, non-civil service position
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. The position would serve as an on-site Coral
Nursery manager, who oversees and conducts lab and nursery operations to
assist the State in raising native corals for restoration and mitigation
activities, adhering to DAR standards and protocols. Supervises four
contract hires. Primary actions would include 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. Positions requires 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, 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. Position closes May 14, 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
NOTE: The opinions and/or information presented in this email do not
necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Land & Natural
Resources or the State of Hawai?i. Unless otherwise stated, this email is
for use only by the individual(s) listed above.
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
NOTE: The opinions and/or information presented in this email do not
necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Land & Natural
Resources or the State of Hawai?i. Unless otherwise stated, this email is
for use only by the individual(s) listed above.
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