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Pest Control Worker Leader - WL 5
Full Time
Hilo
Summary
This position is part of the R1-Big Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex which protects and manages endangered Hawaiian forest birds and their rain forest habitat, supporting a diversity of native birds and plants equaled by only one or two other areas in the State of Hawai'i.
Responsibilities
This is a permanent seasonal position that is at least 36 weeks per year, but not more than 50 weeks per year in duration. You will be placed in non-pay status at the end of each season and recalled to duty at the start of the following season.
- Using tools such as fence pullers, chainsaws, post hole diggers and drivers, sledge hammers, fence pliers, cable and wire cutters, and other band and power tools, maintains and repairs fences and other specialized structures to contain or exclude cattle and feral pigs from refuge property.
- Maintains records of animals caught or killed including sex, approximate age, and weight.
- Leads and works with teams to controls alien plants through use of herbicides, manual, and mechanical removal.
- Sprays non-restricted herbicides using a backpack sprayer or power sprayer mounted on an ATV or in the bed of a pick-up.
- Assists the Maintenance Mechanic and leads the crew with task for the construction, repair and maintenance of refuge buildings, water catchment facilities, simple plumbing systems, sign, and equipment.
- Participates in biological census work including feral ungulate and vegetation surveys and forest bird inventory.
- Directs and determines work specific assignments for three wage grade 5 personnel within a team structure.
- Leads and works with team to control destructive, depredating, and predatory animals such as feral pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, cats, dogs and mongoose by shooting, snaring, or trapping.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
- Drug testing position
- You will be required to carry a firearm in the performance of your duties and periodic qualifications.
- Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform required
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- A valid State Driver's license is required.
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