HCRI Fisheries Database Assistant; RCUH

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HCRI was established in 1998 to provide support for research and training to build capacity to effectively manage coral reef ecosystems in Hawaii. It has been guided by the belief that social science provides a critical foundation to long term sustainability of natural resources.

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Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for the position.

HCRI FISHERIES DATABASE ASSISTANT – # 226390.

CLOSING DATE:
July 13, 2026, or until filled. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended. INQUIRIES:
Kira Yamashita at hcri or  (Oahu).

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the College of Social Sciences, Social Science Research Institute (SSRI). This position will work with the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). Primary work location will be at DAR, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $3,416.67 - $3,519.17/Mon.

• Reviews fisheries reports for completeness, correctness, and accuracy.
• Processes data on a daily basis.
• Downloads electronic reports submitted online.
• Inspects and keys in information and imports electronic data files into the data processing system.
• Applies quality control procedures to keyed‑in data and runs modules to generate error reports.
• Reviews error reports and researches reported errors.
• Verifies information or corrects data errors by contacting fishers/dealers by phone, email or mail correspondence.
• Examines and corrects data in the data processing system.
• Assists in maintaining a log of correspondence sent to fishers/dealers for report discrepancies.
• Performs discrepancy and error checks as scheduled for a variety of reports, including late or missing reports, fisher‑to‑dealer matching, did not fish to sales, cash sales, etc., to check for catch‑to‑dealer errors, duplicates, and other mismatches.
• Researches and corrects data working individually and with DAR staff as needed.
• Resolves data issues by following up with fishers/dealers.
• Prepares mail correspondences and generates notices or contacts by phone to remind fishers and dealers who submit late reports with data discrepancies.
• Compiles general information on fishing regulations, commercial fisheries licensing, fisheries‑related permits, and instructions on how to complete the fisheries report forms.
• Assists in the production and preparation of correspondences for mass mailing.
• Answers incoming phone calls, refers callers to appropriate persons or agencies, takes messages accurately and/or answers questions and provides general assistance to the public.
• Scans fisheries reports, keys‑in document index information, and verifies image of all commercial fisheries report form types on an automated computer document scanning, indexing, and archiving system.
• Maintains and organizes fisheries reports in a filing system.
• Archives historic data.
• Assists with licensing commercial fishers and answering questions from the public.
• Attends meetings and workshops around Oahu.

• Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited community college. (High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and at least one additional year of experience in a research environment or other environment with a main focus in processing data accurately may substitute for an Associate’s Degree.)
• Experience: One to three (1‑3) years of experience in data processing and data quality assurance/quality control; data processing in a research environment.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of the use of scanners, database applications, and word processing and spreadsheet applications.
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  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including adhering to established protocols, and to work and communicate well with the general public. Ability to work with diverse user groups, cultures, and…