The State Legislature created the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) to manage the Kahoolawe Island Reserve while it is held in trust for a future Native Hawaiian sovereign entity. KIRC establishes policies and controls uses; coordinates the environmental restoration of the Reserve; provides for the perpetuation of Native Hawaiian customs, beliefs and practices; and serves as the Navys single point of contact for State oversight of ordnance cleanup.
The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission is recruiting qualified candidates for the following Maui-based position:
Ocean Resources Specialist II Coordinates resources monitoring and field operations on land, by air and in water, including SCUBA operations; assists in identifying, developing and implementing sound scientific monitoring methods and protocols; analyzes data and assesses status of marine resources.
For a full position description and qualifications, please go to www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov, click on Announcements, and scroll to Employment.
Qualified candidates can submit their resume with a cover letter stating their interest and outlining their salary history to mmclean@kirc.hawaii.gov or to:
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission
Attn: Michele McLean
811 Kolu Street, Suite 201
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Submittals will be accepted through October 22, 2007 or until all vacancies are filled.