Marine Operations Coordinator, Hawai'i Island
About The Position
The Marine Operations Coordinator (MOC) supports science-based fieldwork, maintenance, boating and diving operations that advances marine projects for the Hawaiʻi Island Marine Program. The MOC also provides technical leadership and support to the Hawaiʻi Island Marine Team. The MOC operates vessels, supports diving operations and fieldwork, maintains vessels and equipment, participates in scientific data collection and project implementation, and ensures the safe execution of marine operations. The MOC reports to the Program Manager, and coordinates with staff across the Marine and Hawaiʻi programs. This position is currently termed with an estimated end of September 30, 2027. There is possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant work experience in the marine field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience operating vessels less than 40ft with outboard motors of up to 180hp, while safely deploying and retrieving SCUBA divers.
- SCUBA diving experience with an AAUS institution or other equivalent certification/experience.
- Current certification for CPR, First Aid, and O2 administration.
- Experience working with local community partners and other stakeholder groups in Hawai‘i.
- Experience using common software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, web browsers, video conferencing platforms, etc.
- Ability to perform physical work and lift 50lbs.
- Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
- Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting coral restoration or coral husbandry using current methods and science.
- Experience conducting ecological reef surveys in Hawaiʻi.
- Experience maintaining gasoline engines, conducting preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting and performing minor mechanical and electrical repairs on vessels.
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
- Experience with structure-from-motion photogrammetry data collection, processing software, and analysis.
- Excellent time and task management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively via written, spoken and graphical means.
Responsibilities
- Operates vessels
- Supports diving operations and fieldwork
- Maintains vessels and equipment
- Participates in scientific data collection and project implementation
- Ensures the safe execution of marine operations
Benefits
- Health care benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
- Parental leave
- Accrued paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Other life and work well-being benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
