[Coral-List] Hawaii Coral Nursery Operations Supervisor Position

[David.A.Gulko at hawaii.gov]

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.