CSAV Volcanic Deformation Technician

Are you interested (or know someone who is) in doing GNSS/GPS field campaign deployments (and more) for Hawaiian volcanoes on the Big Island of Hawai’i? Apply to the CSAV Volcanic Deformation Technician (temporary) position through the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai’i and work closely with USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff. Position begins early 2022.

ID# 221628 CSAV Volcanic Deformation Technician - https://hcmweb521.rcuh.com/psp/hcmprd_exapp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3&JobOpeningId=221628&PostingSeq=1

Deadline to Apply: November 15th, 2021

Job Summary

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (UHH), Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV), located in Hilo, Hawai‘i.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. 

MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY:  $3,500/Mon. 

DUTIES:  Organizes and conducts field Global Navigation Satellite System/Global Positioning System (GNSS/GPS) campaign field surveys to collect geophysical deformation monitoring data. Monitors and collects data from signals. Ensures that field data are tabulated, processed, and entered into a relational database. Evaluates field data for accuracy and relevance to volcano monitoring and/or research goals. 

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Earth Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.  EXPERIENCE:  One to three (1-3) years of combined field-oriented work and scientific data analysis experience. Appropriate field-oriented college-level coursework may substitute.  ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:  Basic knowledge of field data collection methods and familiarity with using field geophysical instruments. Fundamental knowledge of computer programming with Linux and/or shell scripting experience preferred. Knowledge of and ability to follow field health and safety procedures. Ability and keen interest to quickly learn geodetic data collection methods and data processing. Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects involving rigorous field data collection and geophysical interpretation. Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills. Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if personal vehicle is used on the job, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance and follow program requirements) and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to complete USGS aviation and all assigned first-aid and safety trainings within three (3) months from date of hire and prior to independent field work.  PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to work effectively at altitudes above 10,000 feet for periods of a full work day or more. Must be able to conduct field work requiring helicopter flights as a passenger and hiking long distances over uneven and rugged terrain around active lava flows and vents, wear and use applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gas mask in compliance with OSHA requirements, and carry loads up to fifty (50) pounds. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to pass a post offer respiratory function test. Must be and maintain current and compliant with RCUH (or applicable federal, state or county) COVID-19 vaccination requirements from first day of employment. POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:  As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies and procedures.  Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.). 

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:  Familiarity with Hawaiian volcanoes and/or experience working in similar volcanic terrain. Experience processing and analyzing Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) data for volcanic systems. 

INQUIRIES:  Dr. Donald Thomas (808)895-6547 (Hawai‘i). 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. All RCUH employees and positions are subject to the August 5, 2021 Emergency Proclamation requiring all State/RCUH employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be subject to weekly testing for COVID-19.  All post-job offer/new hires will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated (e.g., their CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card) or a Negative COVID-19 Test result during the onboarding process.  Requests for a religious or medical accommodation from the COVID-19 vaccination will be handled on a post-job offer basis.  Individuals granted an accommodation will be subject to the weekly testing requirement. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuh_employment@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872. 

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