Waianae
DUTIES: Assists the WMWP and its partners in conducting projects to implement the WMWP
Management Plan and address landscape-level watershed threats. Supports all aspects of WMWP
Management and Action Plan implementation (a site-based and landscape level weed management
strategy and ungulate management strategy for the WMWP area). Helps spearhead efforts with WMWP
partners to coordinate and plan field and other watershed conservation activities, such as native
ecosystem and watershed monitoring, feral animal control, fence line building and maintenance, and
mechanical and chemical alien plant control.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year
college or university in Natural Resource Management, Conservation, Environmental Science, Biological
Sciences, or a related field. (Bachelor’s Degree in non-related field with at least one (1) year of work or
volunteer experience in or related to managing natural resources in Hawaii, or at least four (4) years of
related natural resources/conservation work may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree). Experience needs
to be well documented and acquired under the employment of an academic institution, governmental
agency, private company, or non-profit organization in an appropriate field.
EXPERIENCE: Up to one (0-1) year of work experience with biological resources, conservation planning,
and/or natural resource management in Hawaii. Experience needs to be well-documented and acquired
under the employment of an academic institution, governmental agency, private company, non-profit
organization in the appropriate field.
ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Knowledge of herbicide use and weed control techniques. Knowledge of and/or
expertise in vegetation and/or rare plant and/or stream monitoring techniques and data collection.
Knowledge of Hawaiian flora and fauna. Able to use GPS unit, altimeter, compass, maps, and power
tools (chainsaws). Able to use word-processing and spreadsheet programs. Able to identify common
native Hawaiian and alien plants. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain throughout duration
Program Dates:
January 7, 2019 - November 22, 2019 (11 months, full time)
Application deadline: Oct 31, 2018
BENEFITS:
• Up to $1,600 monthly living allowance* and a $5,920 Education Award- through Kupu's largest supporter, AmeriCorps
• Opportunity to gain extensive knowledge about a single/handful of worksites (as members work with one agency for the duration of the program)
• An extremely in-depth learning experience and further awareness of specific environmental issues
• Opportunity to work side-by-side with a supervisor and potential employer who works in an environmental field you are interested in
• Child care, health care, and loan deferment available for eligible applicants
• Week-long Service Trip with other Kupu CLDP members
• Valuable job and life skills
• And most of all, the opportunity to protect Hawaii's natural resources and make a positive impact in your community
Applicant Requirements:
1. Age - Applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the start date of the service term (due to AmeriCorps regulations).
2. Diploma - Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Citizenship - Applicants must be one of the following: a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien (due to AmeriCorps regulations).
4. Criminal History Check - Applicants are subject to a criminal history check.
5. Housing/Transportation - Applicants must have their own personal housing and transportation arrangements on-island.
This position is available through Kupu's Conservation Leadership Development Program.
Apply Here before October 31, 2018
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