Located 1,000 miles south of Hawai‘i and an untold distance from civilization, Palmyra Atoll is one of the most spectacular marine wilderness areas on Earth. Palmyra is a 680-acre atoll with 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands. Palmyra is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Refuge out to 12 miles and a Marine National Monument out to 50 miles. The Nature Conservancy owns Cooper Island, and manages the atoll in partnership with the USFWS.
Palmyra’s research station supports scientific research by the world renowned research institutions making up the Palmyra Atoll Research Consortium (PARC) (see www.palmyra-research.org). Staff is hired on a seasonal basis for approximately 3 months at a time to run the research station and camp facilities. Board and lodging are provided while on-island.
The Chief of Marine Operations is responsible for all marine operations on Palmyra Atoll. Primary responsibilities include: safe navigation and operation of a 25’ Dive Boat and a 24’ rescue boat; coordination and oversight of marine activity for and with all visitors, including but not limited to offshore and lagoon boating, SCUBA diving, and fishing trips; management and supervision of other Marine Department staff and equipment; other duties assigned by the Field Station Manager.
This is a 3 month assignment with the opportunity to return for future employment based on successful job performance. Assignments require residence on Palmyra Atoll with no option of leaving until season is complete. The CMO is supervised by the Field Station Manager.
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