[Coral-List] Job Announcement- coral restoration

[Jessica Levy]

Good day,

Coral Restoration Foundation has posted an open position for a Reef
Restoration Associate. Full job description can be found at:
https://www.coralrestoration.org/careers
Please share with any interested parties.

Cheers.

REEF RESTORATION ASSOCIATE: FULL-TIME POSITION

We are hiring a field-based team member who will assist in executing CRF’s
day to day restoration and monitoring efforts. They work closely with the
Restoration Program Manager and restoration team to help plan and support
operations such as the installation CRF coral nursery structures, nursery
maintenance, and outplanting at restoration sites, all while following
CRF’s standard operating procedures for restoration activities. On-water
efforts involve directing fellow divers and communicating tasks, boat
handling, and boat trailering.



While the primary purpose of this position is to facilitate diving and
field-based tasks, this work is also supplemented with land-based
activities designed to support CRF’s efforts. Supplemental tasks may
include (but is not limited to): data entry and management, report writing,
nursery structure assembly, inventory of restoration materials, fueling
vehicles and boats, and assisting in scuba gear and vessel maintenance.
They are also expected to provide day to day task descriptions and updates
to the Program Manager via CRF’s master scheduling documents and direct
communication.

This position is based in Key Largo, Florida, USA. Applicants must have a
positive attitude while being self-motivated, reliable, and display strong
core characteristics as described in CRF’s value statement. This position
involves working in a complex underwater environment, maintaining high
safety standards while often managing 3-5 additional (sometimes relatively
inexperienced) divers. A CRF team member is a multi-tasker who is expected
to think critically while being intuitive. They are able to adjust
unexpectedly to changes and readily solve problems. They must achieve and
maintain a high level of spatial awareness, for divers’ safety and in an
effort to complete restoration tasks seamlessly.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS BASE


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   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Biology, Ecology,
   Marine, or Environmental sciences.
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   Excellent communications in English, both orally and in writing.
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   Spatial awareness of surroundings and fellow divers. This means being
   able to watch and manage dive teams while also being able to accomplish
   tasks within nurseries and at restoration sites.
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   Demonstrated experience using MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook),
   Garmin GPS software, and Google products (Google Earth and calendar
   features).
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   Strong organizational and analytical skills.
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   Acute attention to detail.


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   Practical experience boating and trailering small boats in the open
   ocean is preferred.
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   Experience with SCUBA tank, high-pressure air compressor, gear repairs,
   and general vehicle or vessel maintenance.



COMPLEXITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING


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   Critical thinking to adapt or modify processes in response to fluid
   circumstances.
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   Coordinate multiple tasks with many variables, while working on SCUBA.
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   Solve routine problems independently; consult the Program Manager for
   unusual or complex problems.
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   Development of acute spatial awareness and attention to detail while
   working in an underwater environment is critical.



-- 
Jessica Levy
Reef Restoration Program Manager, Coral Restoration Foundation
(305) 453-7030 | coralrestoration.org
89111 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL, 33070