Assistant Wildlife Biologist

Hawai’i Conservation Alliance & Foundation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pūlama Lānaʻi Conservation Department in Lanai City, HI invites an Assistant Wildlife Biologist to join our team. You will assist with wildlife programs, supervise wildlife technicians, and support field operations across native species, seabirds, and predators.

Under the Wildlife Biologist's guidance, you will coordinate with researchers and permitting agencies, deploy equipment, collect data, and prepare reports to advance conservation on Lanai.

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing the Department’s wildlife programs under supervision.
• Supervise daily work of the crew of wildlife technicians.
• Manage seabird colony monitoring and protection programs with researchers and permitting agencies.
• Serve as point-of-contact for contractors and project partners on predator-proof fences, monitoring, and predator control.
• Coordinate field operations and logistics for monitoring native and non-native wildlife, including seabirds, invertebrates, predators, and ungulates.
• Support equipment deployment, field surveys, data collection and management, and report preparation with the Wildlife Biologist.

Job description

Pūlama Lānaʻi Conservation Department protects native and endangered species, controls invasive species, and prevents new pest establishment on the island of Lānaʻi. Our work spans wildlife, plants, habitats, and community across the island to promote resilience, recovery, and a sustainable future.

Opportunity Details

Opportunity Type:

Full-Time Jobs

Job Description

Assistant Wildlife Biologist
Lanai City, HI, United States

Under the supervision and guidance of the Wildlife Biologist, assists with executing the Department’s wildlife programs and supervises the daily work of the crew of wildlife technicians. With limited supervision, manages seabird colony monitoring and protection program in coordination with research partners and permitting agencies. Serves as point-of-contact for contractors and other partners on projects such as predator-proof fences, specialized seabird monitoring, and predator control. Manages field operations and logistics for monitoring native and non-native wildlife populations, including seabirds, invertebrates, non-native predators, and ungulates, and supports invasive species control. Coordinates with other Conservation Department programs to ensure effective protection of native wildlife populations. Responsible for equipment deployment and monitoring, field surveys, data collection and management, and report preparation in coordination with the Wildlife Biologist.