NR/ER ORNITHOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN – ID#221262

NR/ER ORNITHOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN – ID#221262  

Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit.  Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Natural Resources/Ecosystem Restoration (NR/ER), located in Hilo, Hawai‘i.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. 

MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY:  $3,100/Mon. 

DUTIES:  Participates in a variety of activities associated with the Natural Area Reserves System (NARS) and the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW).  Performs various resource management and monitoring activities around the Island of Hawai‘i focusing on native endangered birds.  Activities include assisting in the capture, banding, radio-tagging, telemetry tracking, re-sighting of banded forest birds, and identifying birds by sight and sound for forest bird point count surveys. Assists with seabird management including nocturnal surveys, remote sensing, and predator control. Habitat management techniques include small mammal monitoring and trapping, mosquito monitoring, fence-building, and operating a motor vehicle and a variety of field equipment. Loads, unloads, aims, and shoots handguns, shotguns, rifles and other RCUH-authorized firearms from a variety of body positions in authorized project-related research or wildlife control programs.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in a biological discipline (e.g., Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Science, or Ecology).  EXPERIENCE:  At least two (2) years of (paid or volunteer) experience in terrestrial biological fieldwork (volunteer experience must be documented and verifiable). Demonstrated experience with at least two (2) of the following techniques: mist netting, banding and collecting blood samples from passerines; radio-tracking and re-sighting marked birds; conducting forest bird surveys and identifying birds by sight and sound; nest searching and monitoring, seabird monitoring methods, operating ornithological radar, song meters and/or burrow cameras, or predator management. Demonstrated experience working in remote areas. ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS: Knowledge of native Hawaiian flora and fauna and threats from alien species.  Working knowledge of avian ecology, wildlife biology and conservation. Ability to use map and compass to navigate in dense forests.  Demonstrated hiking ability, including off-trail navigation. Ability to use Global Positioning System (GPS) units to follow transects and/or mark rare plant or bird locations. Ability to take detailed field notes and use Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Access) and other software programs to enter data and generate reports. Must be able to identify Hawai‘i Island’s forest birds by sight and sound and accurately read color banded birds.  Ability to identify common Hawaiian forest plants.  Ability to safely apply herbicides.  Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Must be able to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle with manual transmission. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must possess the American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/CPR or be able to obtain and maintain the certificate prior to use of firearms on the job (whichever comes first) and maintain certification throughout duration of employment. Must be able to pass State and Federal criminal history/record background check at initial hire, at change of job requiring use of firearms and annually, which legally enables possession and use of firearms and ammunition throughout duration of employment. Must obtain and maintain National Rifle Association or National Park Service firearms training (or other comparable training) and State of Hawai‘i/DLNR Hunter Education Training Program firearms certification. As a condition of employment, all certifications must be obtained and maintained as specified by the certifying agency or as required by state and federal laws. Failure to pass the firearms qualification requirements may be grounds for disqualification of part or all of the job duties. Must be able to pass basic helicopter safety course within twelve (12) months from date of hire. PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to lift/carry up to sixty (60) pounds assisted.  Ability to camp in remotes areas for four to five (4-5) days a week.  Ability to work at high altitudes, in cold and rainy or hot and dry conditions. POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:  As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies and procedures.  Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).  

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience working with native Hawaiian flora and fauna, especially Hawaiian forest birds, and familiarity with local conservation issues.  Experience in hunting feral animals.  Experience using radio telemetry, GPS, and Globe Information System (GIS).

INQUIRIES:  Michelle Miyata 956-9512 (Oahu).  

Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for the position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuh_employment@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872. 

CLOSING DATE: June 8, 2021. 

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