CASUAL QUEST Field Support Technician - Diving Logistics
CASUAL QUEST Field Support Technician - Diving Logistics
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***Applicants seeking shortterm or parttime work with the University of Hawaii may apply for Casual Hire positions which include administrative professional and technical (APT) or instructionaltype positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for fulltime employees and up to 1 calendar year for parttime employees.
Title: (CASUAL) QUEST Field Support Technician Diving Logistics
Hiring Unit: College of Natural and Health Sciences Marine Science
Position: ***Casual Hire***
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: March 14 2025
Closing Date: Continuous first review March 24 2025
Salary: $3081.40 lump sum
Full time/Part time: Full time
Number of Vacancies: 3
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin May 2025 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days
Duties:
- Assist with packing unpacking and transportation of all equipment and supplies to and from the field site
- Assist with field site set up and take down
- Assist with maintaining cleanliness at the field site
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of all scientific and teaching equipment
- Transport empty tanks to approved dive shop for filling and return them to field site full
- Maintain equipment safety protocols at all times including but not limited to:
- Ensuring all students who are handling gear are wearing closedtoed shoes
- Ensuring tanks loaded into vehicles do not exceed HAZMAT limits
- Ensuring all gear and equipment is properly secured during transportation
- Purchase scientific and diving equipment and supplies from approved vendors
- Refuel vehicles when necessary
- Assist with generator operations including starting and stopping generators and purchasing and filling fuel
- Participate in dives as safety support and student observer
- Provide feedback to students and faculty regarding student diving skills and performance
- Assist with coordinating transportation of gear to and from dive sites
- Provide access to field site through property gate for program faculty staff and guests
- Supervise camp site while students and faculty are offsite to ensure security of camp and personal gear
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
- Experience participating in or supporting educational activities in a field setting
- Ability to be located at field site (in South Kona) May 16June 1 2025.
- Drivers license valid in Hawaii for passenger vehicles.
Desirable Qualifications:
- AAUS Scientific Diver Authorization
- Experience driving 12passenger vans
- Prior experience with MARE 264/364 or similar course
To Apply:Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:
- Cover letter explaining how each minimum and desirable qualification is met
- Resume
- Names and addresses email addresses and telephone numbers of three 3 current professional references
- Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required prior to employment)
Please do not include any selfidentifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
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Inquiries:Matt Connelly
Please refer to the QUEST Field Support Technician Casual Hire when making inquiries.
EEO Clery Act ADA
The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information visit: is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions criminal history record checks.
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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a casebycase basis. For further information please refer to the following link: Experience:IC
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