Field Conservation Tech II: Habitat & Fencing

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i seeks Nāpuʻu NRM Field Assistant II to support the Puʻu Waʻawaʻa and Puʻu Anahulu conservation projects on Hawaiʻi. The role involves fieldwork across remote terrain, data collection, and volunteer coordination.

Responsibilities include assisting with fencing, game management activities, alien plant monitoring, and restoration site preparation, with helicopter access as needed. A valid driver's license and safety training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 1–3 years of field experience in natural resource management or related field in Hawai‘i.
• At least 1 year of college coursework in Biology/Zoology may substitute for experience.
• Working knowledge of native Hawaiian flora and fauna and threats from alien species.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fencing construction for conservation units.
• Conduct feral pig, sheep, and goat control and monitoring.
• Perform ungulate density and abundance surveys.
• Maintain predator control traps and collect data on captures.
• Collect seeds and plants native tropical forest species and prepare restoration sites.
• Coordinate volunteers and interns; assist with data entry and analysis.
• Adapt to changing plans and communicate observations to supervisors.

Skills

GPS navigation

Field data collection

Communication skills

Pesticide application

Fence construction

Power tools

Volunteer coordination

Driver's license

4WD operation

Safety training

First Aid/CPR

Chainsaw training

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

GIS

GPS handheld unit

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i seeks Nāpuʻu NRM Field Assistant II to support the Puʻu Waʻawaʻa and Puʻu Anahulu conservation projects on Hawaiʻi. The role involves fieldwork across remote terrain, data collection, and volunteer coordination.

Responsibilities include assisting with fencing, game management activities, alien plant monitoring, and restoration site preparation, with helicopter access as needed. A valid driver's license and safety training are required.