Hawaii Staffing
NAPU'U NRM FIELD ASSISTANT (ANIMAL) - ID#
Hawaii Staffing, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Napu'u Nrm Field Assistant (Animal)
Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. Monthly salary: $3,525/Mon. Duties: Participates in a wide variety of activities associated with the Napu'u Natural Resources Management and the Division of Forestry and Wildlife at the Pu'u Wa'awa'a State Forest Reserve and Pu'u Anahulu Game Management Area. Assists with fencing construction for new and improved conservation units. Conducts feral pig, sheep, and goat control (game drives) and monitoring activities. Assists with ungulate density and abundance surveys using a variety of estimation methods. Walks and/or drives miles of rugged terrain to monitor and repair fences. Travels via helicopter to access field sites when necessary. Conducts alien plant monitoring and control in the project area. Controls alien plants using mechanical and chemical methods. Conducts surveys of alien-plant monitoring sites and records and maps locations of alien plant management using project database on smart devices. Maintains predator (feral dogs, cats, and mongoose) control traps within the Plan Area as part of the endangered species protection program. Collects accurate, detailed data on captures, location, and trap nights. Conducts data entry and assists with analysis of data. Collects seeds, maintains greenhouse plants, and prepares and plants native tropical dry and mixed mesic forest species. Prepares restoration sites within the project area by removing non-native plants with pesticides, power tools, hand tools, and other methods. Monitors survivorship and performance of outplants and natural regeneration. Conducts data entry and assists with analysis of data. Collects accurate and detailed data using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and field notes. Assists with coordinating volunteers and interns, and works with other field technicians to conduct resource management work. Adapts to changing plans and communicates observations and ideas to supervisors to help develop solutions to new and on-going challenges faced in implementing project goals. Work schedule may vary but is typically four (4), ten (10)-hour days, but must be willing to work occasional weekends or five (5)-day workweeks. Primary qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience: One to three (1-3) years of field experience working in natural resource management or a closely related field in Hawaii. (At least one (1) year of college level coursework from an accredited college or university in a related discipline (e.g., Biology, Zoology, or related Natural Science) may substitute for the experience requirement.). Knowledge: Knowledge of native Hawaiian flora and fauna and threats from alien species. Working knowledge of natural resource management practices. Abilities and Skills
Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. Monthly salary: $3,525/Mon. Duties: Participates in a wide variety of activities associated with the Napu'u Natural Resources Management and the Division of Forestry and Wildlife at the Pu'u Wa'awa'a State Forest Reserve and Pu'u Anahulu Game Management Area. Assists with fencing construction for new and improved conservation units. Conducts feral pig, sheep, and goat control (game drives) and monitoring activities. Assists with ungulate density and abundance surveys using a variety of estimation methods. Walks and/or drives miles of rugged terrain to monitor and repair fences. Travels via helicopter to access field sites when necessary. Conducts alien plant monitoring and control in the project area. Controls alien plants using mechanical and chemical methods. Conducts surveys of alien-plant monitoring sites and records and maps locations of alien plant management using project database on smart devices. Maintains predator (feral dogs, cats, and mongoose) control traps within the Plan Area as part of the endangered species protection program. Collects accurate, detailed data on captures, location, and trap nights. Conducts data entry and assists with analysis of data. Collects seeds, maintains greenhouse plants, and prepares and plants native tropical dry and mixed mesic forest species. Prepares restoration sites within the project area by removing non-native plants with pesticides, power tools, hand tools, and other methods. Monitors survivorship and performance of outplants and natural regeneration. Conducts data entry and assists with analysis of data. Collects accurate and detailed data using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and field notes. Assists with coordinating volunteers and interns, and works with other field technicians to conduct resource management work. Adapts to changing plans and communicates observations and ideas to supervisors to help develop solutions to new and on-going challenges faced in implementing project goals. Work schedule may vary but is typically four (4), ten (10)-hour days, but must be willing to work occasional weekends or five (5)-day workweeks. Primary qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience: One to three (1-3) years of field experience working in natural resource management or a closely related field in Hawaii. (At least one (1) year of college level coursework from an accredited college or university in a related discipline (e.g., Biology, Zoology, or related Natural Science) may substitute for the experience requirement.). Knowledge: Knowledge of native Hawaiian flora and fauna and threats from alien species. Working knowledge of natural resource management practices. Abilities and Skills