This role assists the Wildlife Biologist in executing the Department's wildlife programs, with a focus on managing seabird colony monitoring and protection. It involves coordinating with partners, managing field operations for monitoring various wildlife populations, and supporting invasive species control. The position suits a biologist with strong field experience and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Assist with planning, coordination, and executing wildlife programs, including surveys and monitoring for seabirds, invertebrates, invasive predators, ungulate populations, and other native and non-native animals
Oversee fieldwork in support of invasive species control efforts, especially around priority wildlife areas
Assist with coordination of preparing, maintaining, and deployment of monitoring devices
Assist in overall program planning and implementation of research, monitoring, and field projects pertaining to wildlife
Conduct management, assessments, and control actions per direction and protocols
Assist with surveys and monitoring for other wildlife projects, including marine mammals and sea turtles, invertebrates, bats, non-native birds, and game mammals
Assist with evaluation of projects for their effect on wildlife and make recommendations for future developments
Assist with responding to calls for the salvage and care of sick, injured, stranded, or dead wildlife
Assist with habitat protection and improvement for ecosystem enhancement
Monitor and track actions and results, record and enter data for reporting and project tracking, create and manage spatial data and maps, and write reports
Support outreach, education, and trainings for internal and external audiences about wildlife issues
Comply with relevant state and federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
May lead or supervise crews
May participate in wildfire suppression and control
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to work successfully as a productive team member with people of diverse cultures, ages, and educational backgrounds
Strong interest in natural resource management
Strong safety ethic
Able to effectively, efficiently, and safely execute instructions and direction
Bachelor
’s degree (or higher) in wildlife biology or other natural resources field, with at least three years of work experience in natural resource management
Demonstrated leadership, team building, and written and verbal communication skills
Able to drive 4-wheel drive, ATV, and UTV vehicles on off-road conditions
Able to identify key wildlife species, and knowledge of Hawaiian fauna
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Able to accurately record data in the field, and enter and manage information in spreadsheets and databases
Able to work irregular hours, and serve on-call to assist in other program areas
Able to work in remote field conditions and in inclement weather
Able to fly in and work around helicopters
Able to use computers, GPS, tablets, and other electronic devices
Proficient in Microsoft Office, and able to learn in-house database systems
Must pass a criminal background check to indicate ability to acquire, possess, and use firearms
Must possess (or be able to obtain) a current State of Hawai
ʻi Hunting License
Must possess (or be able to obtain) current Wilderness First Responder and Red Cross First Aid Certifications
Must be able to successfully complete Basic Wildland Firefighter Training
Valid Hawai
ʻi Driver’s License and successful review of Motor Vehicle Record
Nice to have:
Experience handling seabirds and working around seabird colonies
Experience deploying, maintaining, and analyzing data from remote sensing technology (e.g., camera traps and auditory recorders)
Experience with predator control, and wildlife surveying and monitoring techniques
Knowledge and experience in Hawaii conservation
Experience supervising staff and managing field operations
Experience with GIS mapping and data management
Knowledge and experience with Hawaiian language, culture, and/or natural resources; knowledge and experience with Lāna
ʻi natural resources and people
Knowledge and experience designing outreach, education, and training in natural resource and wildlife topics
Benefits
Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000/year (Exempt)
Important Details
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Wildlife Biologist
Supervises: Wildlife Technicians, may lead/oversee other Conservation Department staff, volunteers, contractors, cooperator and partner staff in the field depending on the project
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear
Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and color vision
Required to operate objects, tools, or controls
Standing, moving, and carrying up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain in inclement weather
Ability to hike over uneven terrain for 5-8 miles
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