University of Hawaii

JOB Title: Observatory ManagerPosition Number: 0096537THiring Unit: Institute for AstronomyLocation: Pukalani, MauiDate Posted: March 16, 2026Closing Date: March 31, 2026Band: CSalary: salary schedules and placement informationFull Time/Part Time: Full-timeMonth: 11-monthTemporary/Permanent: TemporaryDuties and Responsibilities **Serves as on-site manager for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transportable Laser Ranging System (#4) (TLRS-4), which is a NASA asset providing NASA with precise range measurements to satellites in earth orbit using telescopes, high-powered pulsed lasers, clocks, control computers, detectors, and precision timing hardware.**Exercises managerial leadership, direction, authority, and control over the NASA TLRS-4 project contract, facility, and instrumentation. Ensures contract compliance, operations, and safety.Prepares and writes funding proposals to the sponsor, soliciting continued support of the operations of the NASA TLRS-4...

Description Title: Observatory Manager Position Number: 0096537T Hiring Unit: Institute for Astronomy Location: Pukalani, Maui Date Posted: March 16, 2026 Closing Date: March 31, 2026 Band: C Salary: salary schedules and placement information Full Time/Part Time: Full-time Month: 11-month Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Duties and Responsibilities **Serves as on-site manager for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transportable Laser Ranging System (#4) (TLRS-4), which is a NASA asset providing NASA with precise range measurements to satellites in earth orbit using telescopes, high-powered pulsed lasers, clocks, control computers, detectors, and precision timing hardware. **Exercises managerial leadership, direction, authority, and control over the NASA TLRS-4 project contract, facility, and instrumentation. Ensures contract compliance, operations, and safety. Prepares and writes funding proposals to the sponsor, soliciting...