Field Project Assistant: Invasive Species & Habitat Health

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i; Wailuku (HI); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i seeks a PCSU Forestry Field Project Assistant (Invasive Species Management) to support DOFAW in Maui, Hawai‘i. The role involves monitoring invasive and native plants, deploying cameras, GPS data entry, and assisting with herbicide application and habitat protection efforts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 1–3 years of field experience in remote settings, with the ability to camp for several days and drive 4WD vehicles.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years of field experience surveying plant and animal populations in remote settings.
• Basic knowledge of flora, fauna, and ecological principles.
• Ability to navigate with a compass, map, and GPS handheld units.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance if personal vehicle is used.
• Ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle with manual transmission.
• readiness to complete safety trainings and potentially helicopter safety courses.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts alien and native plant monitoring and invasive plant control.
• Assists with fuels mitigation and vegetation management; builds, inspects, and maintains fences.
• Monitors and controls alien plants, feral pigs, axis deer, feral goats and predators.
• Deploys game cameras and bait stations to facilitate ungulate capture.
• Inputs data into GPS equipment and computer database; maintains records.
• Establishes and monitors transects to evaluate forest recovery and plant distribution.
• Performs habitat protection duties including site preparation and seed collection.
• Assists with flora and fauna surveys, including invertebrates.

Conocimientos

GPS & navigation

Herbicide application

Independent work

Fence inspection

Data entry & reports

Driver's license

4WD vehicle operation

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

GIS

GPS devices

Descripción del empleo

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i seeks a PCSU Forestry Field Project Assistant (Invasive Species Management) to support DOFAW in Maui, Hawai‘i. The role involves monitoring invasive and native plants, deploying cameras, GPS data entry, and assisting with herbicide application and habitat protection efforts.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 1–3 years of field experience in remote settings, with the ability to camp for several days and drive 4WD vehicles.