PMNM application package

OMB Control No. 0648-xxxx

Expiration Date: xx/xx/xxxx

PMNM-UH Research Internship Program

NOAA's Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) and the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) are proud to announce research internships for the summer of 2016. 

Internships will include:

1) Dive training to conduct coral reef surveys using NOAA methodologies

2) A month long research expedition to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands aboard a NOAA ship (stipend included)

3) Development of an independent research project with UH faculty and NOAA scientists using data from the expedition

4) Presenting the results of the research project to NOAA offices

Applicants must meet the following criteria (see checklist at end of application):

1) Passed Quantitative Underwater Ecological Surveying Techniques (QUEST) field course (MARE 264 or 364)

2) Active scientific diver at UH, with ability to qualify for 100ft. depth rating prior to internship

3) Be able to obtain a letter of reciprocity from the University of Hawaii Diving Safety Program (UHDSP) for diving activities to be completed under this internship

4) Nitrox certification through the UHDSP

5) Dive computer authorization through the UHDSP

6) Be proficient with identifying Hawaiian fish and coral fauna

7) Have completed at least 30 fish or invertebrate SCUBA surveys

8) Be available in the month prior to the expedition for training (dates TBD)

9) Be available to participate in month long NOAA research expedition (dates TBD)

10) Possess medical insurance that is valid through the end of the internship

11) Have access to SCUBA equipment (BC, power inflator, regulator and alternate air source) with up to date servicing through the end of the internship (dates TBD)

12) Be able to obtain medical clearance to dive off a NOAA vessel; this includes obtaining a TB clearance

The following materials must be included with your application:

- Internship Application Form

- PMNM-UH Research Internship Interview Questions Answers

- Character Reference Sheets from two separate educational or professional references (to be submitted by persons recommending you for this internship)

- Letter of support from a Marine Option Program (MOP) faculty or staff member from your campus who has agreed to sponsor you

OMB Control No. 0648-xxxx

Expiration Date: xx/xx/xxxx

PMNM-UH Research Internship Application Form

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other suggestions for reducing this burden to Daniel Wagner, NOAA National Ocean Service, 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg. 176, Honolulu, HI 96818, [email protected].

All information collected from this form will be stored in a password-protected database, and will be deleted upon selection of interns. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subjected to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.

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Submit the following no later than XX June, 2016 to [email protected]. Reference sheets and letters of support should be e-mailed separately by persons recommending you for the internship. You will be notified by late June if you have been accepted into this internship program.

☐ Completed application form

☐ Character reference sheets from two references

☐ Letter of support from a Marine Option Program (MOP) faculty or staff member from your campus who has agreed to sponsor you

A. General information

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B. Supporting coursework

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C. Fieldwork and research experience

Please list any projects you have been involved with that included scientific diving, boating, field surveys or other research experience. Briefly describe your assigned duties and responsibilities (attach additional sheets if necessary).

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D. SCUBA diving history

Please enclose a photocopy of both sides of all SCUBA certifications, first aid and CPR cards.

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Other SCUBA certifications (name, certifying organization and date):

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E. UH scientific diver status

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Dive computer authorization (yes/no): Click here to enter text.

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F. Medical insurance information:

Please enclose a photocopy of both sides of your medical insurance cards.

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G. Divers Alert Network insurance:

Please enclose a photocopy of both sides of your DAN insurance card. If you do not yet have DAN insurance, you can get this at: http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/insurance/

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H. Interview questions:

Please briefly answer the following questions, being as specific as possible (attach additional sheets if necessary).

1. Describe your educational and long-term professional goals, and how this internship will help you in attaining these goals and become a steward of ocean resources in Hawaii, the Pacific Islands or other parts of the world.

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2. Briefly summarize your scientific diving experience, as well as your experience conducting fish and benthic surveys. Please include any boat experience and time aboard research vessels.

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3. What experience do you have with working independently on a research project? Please include experience with data management, scientific writing, oral presentations, etc.

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4. Briefly describe your experience working closely with other people as part of a team.

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Checklist for UH–PMNM Research Internship

To qualify for this internship program you must have the following qualifications:

☐ Completed the QUEST field course (MARE 264 or 364)

☐ Active scientific diver at UH with ability to qualify for a 100ft. depth rating

☐ UH Nitrox certification

☐ UH dive computer authorization

☐ Have UH scientific diver authorization through the end of the internship (dates TBD)

☐ Be proficient with Hawaiian fish and invertebrate fauna (you are expected to be able to identify local marine fish and corals by sight and scientific name before internship and pass an ID exam)

☐ Have completed at least 30 fish or invertebrate SCUBA surveys

☐ Be available for a week long training prior to the departure of the research expedition (dates TBD)

☐ Be available to participate in month long expedition to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (dates TBD)

☐ Possess medical insurance that is valid through the end of the internship (dates TBD)

☐ Provide a copy of Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance. If you do not have this, you can get this at: http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/insurance/

☐ Provide proof that your SCUBA equipment (BC, power inflator, regulator and alternate air source) was serviced or purchased new within one year of the end of the internship (dates TBD)

☐ Be able to obtain medical clearance to dive off a NOAA vessel; this includes obtaining TB clearance

☐ Be enrolled at UH through the fall of 2016

By signing this application I agree to all of the statements listed above.

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OMB Control No. 0648-xxxx

Expiration Date: xx/xx/xxxx

PMNM-UH Research Internship Character Reference Form
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other suggestions for reducing this burden to Daniel Wagner, NOAA National Ocean Service, 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg. 176, Honolulu, HI 96818, [email protected].

All information collected from this form will be stored in a password-protected database, and will be deleted upon selection of interns.. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subjected to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.

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Thank you for taking the time to complete this reference sheet for a student applying for a research internship with the University of Hawaiʻi and the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. We greatly appreciate your insight and honest evaluation, which will assist us in choosing the best applicants for a very limited number of internship positions.

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Please rank the candidate for each of the listed characteristics using the following scale:

• No basis for judgment

• Very poor

• Could use improvement

• Neutral

• Yes; the candidate possesses this characteristic

• Exceptional; this is a defining characteristic of the candidate

Maturity:

Independence:

Motivation:

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Dive experience:

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Ability to work in a team:

Ability to follow directions:

Ability to take direction from authority:

Safety consciousness:

Flexibility – unfazed by schedule or condition changes:

Works well under pressure and deadlines:

Stays calm in the water:

Ability to task load while diving:

Potential for working in marine conservation or research in the future:

Active marine options program (MOP) student:

Please answer each of the following two questions using the following choices:

• Absolutely – I’d go out of my way to select this person for my team

• Yes – I’d be happy to have this person on my team

• Yes – but I’d have a couple of minor reservations

• Maybe – but I’d have a couple of major reservations

• No – this person would not be acceptable for my team under these conditions

Would you want this person on a team you were leading on a research vessel or small field station?

Would you want this person on a team you were leading while diving and engaged in activities where water safety and teamwork are major considerations?

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PMNM-UH Research Internship Application