Field Supervisor - Conservation Field Team

Hawai’i Conservation Alliance & Foundation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Hawai’i Conservation Alliance & Foundation is looking for a Field Supervisor for the Conservation Field Team in Hawaii. The supervisor will lead and coordinate field operations, ensuring effective communication with Project Managers. Responsibilities include supervising field crew, maintaining equipment, and providing data reports. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a deep commitment to environmental conservation. Competitive compensation starts at $20 per hour, with advancement opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 days a month to work out of the base yard office.
• Ability to oversee tasks and empower field workers.
• Strong interpersonal communication and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field operations and maintain communication with Project Manager(s).
• Supervise field crew and oversee daily operations.
• Provide project status updates in weekly meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Leadership

Technical expertise in conservation

Problem solving

Tools

GPS/GIS systems

Power tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Field Supervisor – Conservation Field Team

Pono Pacific provides cost-effective natural resource management services to aid conservation agencies and landowners in their efforts to preserve, protect, and restore Hawai’iʻs precious ecosystems.

Job Type: Full-Time

Summary

At Pono Pacific, we strive to nurture a culture of hard workers with positive attitudes and strong moral character who are team players, community-minded, and will hold coworkers to the same standard of expectations.

The Field Supervisor will act as a representative of Pono Pacific, act in the best interest of the company and its employees, and act in a fair, safe, effective, and legal manner.

The Field Supervisor will primarily focus on maintaining strong team morale and quality control, while leading safe field operations. He/She must possess a high degree of leadership and organizational skills, as well as demonstrated proficiency in technical aspects of conservation field work.

Field Work Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate field operations with frequent communication with Project Manager(s)
• Daily check in with Project Manager
• Oversee tasks of the field crew while working alongside them
• Maintain company equipment and assets both in the field and at the base yard
• Lead by example, exemplifying and enforcing all company policies and procedures for field operations
• Other project-specific duties as necessary

Planning & Data Responsibilities

• Minimum 2 days a month to work out of the base yard office to coordinate project operations for the month with management and admin.
• Participate in weekly operations meetings by providing current project status and identifying areas of need
• Submit weekly data reports to Project Management at the end of the work week
• Assist Project Managers with project deliverables as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Crew and Upper Management including communicating relevant information (expectations, progress, schedule/policy violations, misconduct, etc.), handling disputes, recommending congratulatory/disciplinary action.
• Directly supervise approximately 10 Field Workers (varies by project, but generally oversees 2-6 at a time)
• Participate in the recruiting/interview efforts for the Conservation Crew
• Empower colleagues and subordinates through technical expertise in areas including but not limited to safety, herbicide application, operating power tools/heavy machinery, fence construction techniques, accurate data collection and reporting, GPS/GIS systems, reading topographic maps/navigation via compass, etc.
• Attend and participate in company meetings and trainings/professional development
• Complete Quarterly Crew Performance Evaluations and submit to management
• Identify areas of concern or development that the crew may need support in

Compensation

Minimum: $20 per hour (paid every other Friday through Altres). Advancement opportunities available.

Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal communication and time management
• Ability to lead/motivate diverse personality types
• Accountability while working under minimal supervision/direction and produce strong results
• Entrepreneurial mindset that will look to build the position and company
• Deep care for environmental conservation in Hawaiʻi
• Able to travel for days at a time, sometimes in remote areas depending on the project