Big Island Wildlife Field Technician

Colorado State University; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) seeks a Wildlife Technician at Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island of Hawaii. The role is primarily field-based (about 90%) with occasional office work, supporting invasive species management and native fauna monitoring.

You will perform field tasks such as small mammal management, ungulate control, predator control, and data collection, reporting findings to the team.

Qualifications

• U.S. employment eligibility; CSU will not sponsor visas.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months in natural resource management with invasive species experience.
• Experience operating vegetation-control power equipment (trimmers, backpack sprayers, chainsaws).
• Experience using handheld GPS or mobile data collectors in the field.
• Experience collecting field data and entering databases.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Access.
• Experience driving 4-wheel drive vehicles on unimproved roads.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• The primary duty is field support for invasive species management and Hawaiian fauna monitoring.
• Conduct field tasks such as small mammal control, feral ungulate control, and predator control.
• Monitor and report data on wildlife species; assist with non-native vegetation control.
• Inspect and repair fences/gates; operate wildlife monitoring devices.
• Work ~90% in field and ~10% in office; comply with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Field work

Data collection

Field safety

Education

AA/BA/BS in wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, or related field

Tools

GPS device

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

4x4 vehicle operation

Job description

Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) seeks a Wildlife Technician at Pohakuloa Training Area on the Big Island of Hawaii. The role is primarily field-based (about 90%) with occasional office work, supporting invasive species management and native fauna monitoring.

You will perform field tasks such as small mammal management, ungulate control, predator control, and data collection, reporting findings to the team.