HCRI​/DAR Coral Restoration Field Technician; Kona); RCUH

• HCRI/DAR Coral Restoration Field Technician (Kona) (RCUH # 226619)

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.

Opportunity Type
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Full-Time Jobs

Opportunity Title
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HCRI/DAR Coral Restoration Field Technician (Kona) (RCUH # 226619)

Opportunity Description
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CLOSING DATE:
October 22, 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 .

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), Hawai‘i Coral Reef Initiative (HCRI), located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. This position will work with the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). Primary work location will be at the Coral Nursery within the Hawaiʻi Ocean Science and Technology (HOST) Park, Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority (NELHA) in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island.

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: $3,666.67 - $3,776.67/Mon.

DUTIES: Assists with various fieldwork techniques and methods for coral collection, transport, out planting, and health surveys. Follows protocols for field operations to provide efficient workflow and data collection for restoration activities. Assists with fieldwork supplies preparation. Assists with the maintenance of survey equipment, supplies, and vessels as needed. Updates SOPs related to coral nursery work and fieldwork. Conducts and performs underwater fieldwork related to, but not limited to: fish, benthic, and invertebrate data collection through surveys, utilizing SCUBA, underwater survey techniques such as transects, quadrats, underwater photography, SfM, coral restoration techniques such as collection, transport, and out planting of live coral specimens.

Incorporates safety culture in program management and daily work. Assists with organization of data collected from fieldwork (e.g. field photos, SfM files, survey datasheets, coral collection datasheets). Assists with coral nursery activities such as inventory of coral specimens, fragmentation of coral colonies, cleaning and maintenance of tanks, and associated data entry. Trailers, launches, recovers, and operates vessels. Assists in the maintenance, fueling, and operation of vehicles and vessels.

Assists in the ordering of supplies for field and nursery work.

PRIMARY

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: At least two (2) years of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years of experience with recreational or scientific SCUBA diving, including at least one (1) year experience involving marine science related research, use of computers/computer software for data entry, and other various administrative tasks associated with scientific research projects.

KNOWLEDGE: Familiar with spreadsheet and word processing programs. General knowledge of Hawaiian reef fish, corals, algae, invertebrates, and Hawai‘i’s marine ecosystem. Familiar with commonly used underwater fieldwork, monitoring, and benthic survey techniques.

ABILITIES &

SKILLS:

Ability or willingness to learn standard laboratory culturing and aquaculture techniques for live rock and coral and seawater chemistry maintenance. Must be SCUBA certified (NAUI, PADI, etc.) to basic Open Water and meet the standards established by DAR’s…