EHW FIELD PROJECT ASSISTANT – ID# 223183

INQUIRIES:  Dakota Mengel 501-8775 (Hawai‘i). 

Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for the position.

(2) Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), and East Hawai‘i Wildlife/Division of Forestry and Wildlife (EHW/DOFAW) 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. 

MONTHLY SALARY:  $3,240/Mon. 

DUTIES:  Assists with building, inspecting, and maintaining fences.Monitors and controls alien plants, feral pigs,sheep,goatsandpredatorsattheEastHawa​i‘iWildlifemanagement Areas. Conducts ungulate (e.g., feral pigs, feral and mouflon sheep, and other ungulatesasnecessary)controlandmonitoring​activitiesintheEHWManagement Area. Deploys game cameras and bait stations to facilitate ungulate capture.Inputs data into GPS equipment and computer database.  Conducts alien and native plant monitoring and invasive plant controlintheEHWManagementArea.Controlsali​enplantsusingmechanicaland chemical techniques.Establishes and monitors transects to evaluate forest recovery and plant distribution.Performs assigned duties related to habitat protection, including site preparation, and seed collection. Performsplantinventory, feral goat and sheep census, assists with tracking. Requires frequent campingforfourtofive(4-5)daysaweek,uptoth​ree(3)weekspermonth.Drives projectvehiclestoworksites.Travelsandwork​sinandaroundhelicopters.Works extended, irregular hours. 

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

HighSchoolDiplomaorG.E.D.equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

One to three (1-3) years of field experience surveying plant andanimalpopulationsandworkinremotesettin​gs.

KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledgeoffloraandfauna,andthreatsfromal​ienspecies. Working knowledge of the principles of ecology and wildlife biology.

ABILITIES & SKILLS

Abilitytonavigateusingacompass,map,and​Global Positioning System (GPS) hand-held units.Ability to apply herbicides. Abilitytoworkindependently.Abilitytoinspe​ctandrepairfences.Abilityto use a computer to record technical field data, analyze field data using database and spreadsheet programs, and prepare draft reports.Must possessavaliddriver’slicense(andifuseof​personalvehicleonthejobis required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’sNo-FaultDriver’sInsurance)​andmaintainthroughouttheduration of employment. Must be able to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle with manual transmission.Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must possess Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to obtain the certificate following the training provided within twelve (12) months from date of hire) and maintain throughout durationofemployment.Mustbeabletocomplete​chainsawtrainingwithin twelve(12)monthsoffromdateofhire.Must complete theonlineHazardCommunicationtrainingimmed​iatelyafterhireornolater than employee’s initial exposure to hazardous chemicals. Must be able to complete basic helicopter safety course (A100) within six (6) months from date of hire.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS

Abilityto conductfieldwork indense vegetation or over lava substrate under difficult conditions (e.g.,heat, rain, cold temperatures,poorfooting).Abilityto hike and camp inremote areas and rugged terrain under inclement weather conditions for up to five (5) consecutivedays,uptothree(3)weekspermonth​.Abilitytobackpack,lift, and carry up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.

POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT

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:    

College coursework in biology, ecology, wildlife management, botany, or related field.Experienceinhuntingferalanimals.Exp​erienceusingradiotelemetry,and GlobalInformationSystem(GIS).Experienceco​nstructing,repairingorinspecting enclosurefencing.Knowledge of endangered fauna andflora species in Hawai‘i. Familiarity with the East Hawai‘i Wildlife/Division of Forestry and Wildlife (EHW/DOFAW).

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. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to [email protected] If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-8376. Please visit www.rcuh.com/work/benefits for more information on RCUH’s Benefits for eligible employees.

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