University of Hawaii System
Program Manager (Environmental Stewardship Center, 0079790T)
University of Hawaii System, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Title: Program Manager (Environmental Stewardship Center)
Position Number: 0079790T
Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Office of Land and Ocean Conservation Futures (LOCF)
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: October 17, 2025
Closing Date: October 31, 2025 @ 11:59pm
Band: B
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: This position is annually renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance and/or availability of funding.
Duties and Responsibilities (** denotes Essential Functions)
**Leads and manages the program operations of the Environmental Stewardship Center (ESC) in direct support of the Office of Land and Ocean Conservation Futures (LOCF) Director.
**Builds, leads, and coordinates intergovernmental and cooperative agreements for natural and cultural resource management, conservation, and environmental stewardship projects between the University of Hawai'i, the Department of Defense, and other partners.
**Implements collaborative initiatives that align DOD land use with conservation goals, enhancing ecosystem health, installation resilience, and community benefit.
**Negotiates project tasks under agreements, including native forest, wetlands, coastal dunes, rare and endangered species, native plant nurseries, weed and pest control, biosecurity and ecosystem restoration, and related environmental compliance.
**Recruits and coordinates efforts of UH research units, subject matter experts, staff, and subcontractors to execute delegated tasks in alignment with program objectives and technical requirements.
**Leads the execution of conservation projects under formal agreements to ensure successful delivery of fieldwork and compliance outcomes.
**Manages administrative and operational logistics including proposals, staffing, and procurement for projects led by LOCF.
**Leads environmental review processes for projects involving natural resource management, cultural resource protection, and other land stewardship initiatives.
**Develops, enforces, and oversees training programs and safety protocols for field operations.
**Supervises a number of project personnel in both Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i and UH positions.
Collaborates with partner agencies to design and implement conservation strategies that advance the goals of the Land and Ocean Conservation Futures Program.
Develops career pathways and hands‑on learning opportunities for students, faculty, and field crews—advancing environmental leadership and workforce development across Hawai'i and the Pacific region.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Professional Work Experience:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with program management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in program management related to conservation planning and regulatory compliance.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with conservation planning, environmental compliance, and natural and cultural resource management.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems using creative reasoning and logic.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and in reports.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other presentation software.
For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with managing funding agreements to support program operations, including budgeting, compliance, reporting, and coordination with partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage large numbers of diverse projects, with multiple leads and teams.
Required to complete a DoD security check post-employment and meet eligibility requirements for access to unclassified yet sensitive information.
Must be U.S. citizen.
Required to comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and trainings as a condition of employment.
Desirable Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
Experience leading university and federal contracts and agreements and purchasing regulations.
Expertise in Pacific Island natural resource management, environmental compliance, or cultural and historical resource management.
Familiarity with DoD natural resource programs and environmental stewardship.
Foundational understanding of relevant laws such as ESA, NHPA, CFR, FAR.
Proven experience managing funding agreements within UH systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative partnerships across agencies and communities.
To Apply Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload required documents. Required documents include: (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) resume; (3) the names and contact information of at least three professional references; and (4) transcripts showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position.
Inquiries: Suzanne Case; sdcase@hawaii.edu
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.
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Position Number: 0079790T
Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Office of Land and Ocean Conservation Futures (LOCF)
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: October 17, 2025
Closing Date: October 31, 2025 @ 11:59pm
Band: B
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: This position is annually renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance and/or availability of funding.
Duties and Responsibilities (** denotes Essential Functions)
**Leads and manages the program operations of the Environmental Stewardship Center (ESC) in direct support of the Office of Land and Ocean Conservation Futures (LOCF) Director.
**Builds, leads, and coordinates intergovernmental and cooperative agreements for natural and cultural resource management, conservation, and environmental stewardship projects between the University of Hawai'i, the Department of Defense, and other partners.
**Implements collaborative initiatives that align DOD land use with conservation goals, enhancing ecosystem health, installation resilience, and community benefit.
**Negotiates project tasks under agreements, including native forest, wetlands, coastal dunes, rare and endangered species, native plant nurseries, weed and pest control, biosecurity and ecosystem restoration, and related environmental compliance.
**Recruits and coordinates efforts of UH research units, subject matter experts, staff, and subcontractors to execute delegated tasks in alignment with program objectives and technical requirements.
**Leads the execution of conservation projects under formal agreements to ensure successful delivery of fieldwork and compliance outcomes.
**Manages administrative and operational logistics including proposals, staffing, and procurement for projects led by LOCF.
**Leads environmental review processes for projects involving natural resource management, cultural resource protection, and other land stewardship initiatives.
**Develops, enforces, and oversees training programs and safety protocols for field operations.
**Supervises a number of project personnel in both Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i and UH positions.
Collaborates with partner agencies to design and implement conservation strategies that advance the goals of the Land and Ocean Conservation Futures Program.
Develops career pathways and hands‑on learning opportunities for students, faculty, and field crews—advancing environmental leadership and workforce development across Hawai'i and the Pacific region.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Professional Work Experience:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with program management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in program management related to conservation planning and regulatory compliance.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with conservation planning, environmental compliance, and natural and cultural resource management.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems using creative reasoning and logic.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and in reports.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other presentation software.
For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with managing funding agreements to support program operations, including budgeting, compliance, reporting, and coordination with partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage large numbers of diverse projects, with multiple leads and teams.
Required to complete a DoD security check post-employment and meet eligibility requirements for access to unclassified yet sensitive information.
Must be U.S. citizen.
Required to comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and trainings as a condition of employment.
Desirable Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
Experience leading university and federal contracts and agreements and purchasing regulations.
Expertise in Pacific Island natural resource management, environmental compliance, or cultural and historical resource management.
Familiarity with DoD natural resource programs and environmental stewardship.
Foundational understanding of relevant laws such as ESA, NHPA, CFR, FAR.
Proven experience managing funding agreements within UH systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative partnerships across agencies and communities.
To Apply Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload required documents. Required documents include: (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) resume; (3) the names and contact information of at least three professional references; and (4) transcripts showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position.
Inquiries: Suzanne Case; sdcase@hawaii.edu
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.
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