Kaua'i - Conservation Field Worker I

Conservation Field Worker I (Kaua’i) 

Job Description

Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawai‘i’s conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing specialized services to a wide variety of clients in almost every ecosystem in Hawaiʻi, primarily including:

·         Native habitat restoration and landscape maintenance

·         Invasive species eradication

·         Ungulate-proof/predator-proof fence construction

·         Predator and ungulate control

·         Trail construction & maintenance 

We are currently seeking applicants for the Field Worker I position on Kauaʻi. A Field Worker I carries out general conservation field work under close supervision by a Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule similar to an “on-call” availability. An ideal candidate will also exhibit the values that steer our organization: character, humility, ʻohana (family/community-mindedness), service, excellence, and nobility. A Field Worker I will act in the best interest of the company, act in the best interest of other employees, and act in a fair, safe, effective, and legal manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

·         Reliable vehicle or other reliable form of transportation

·         Ability to read, write, and understand (English) equipment and product labels for safety

·         Positive attitude and willingness to learn

·         Follow directions while working in small groups or independently

·         Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality

·         Maintain excellent communication, verbal and written (English)

·         Willing and able to perform physically challenging work in harsh conditions for 8-10 hours a day

·         Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds

·         Ability to pass a background check and/or gain military base access clearance

·         Ability to camp in remote areas for multiple days at a time and/or travel occasionally

• Fully vaccinated for COVID 19

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Tree felling experience
• Interest in preserving Hawaiʻi’s native plants, animals, and ecosystems
• Familiarity with both native and invasive species identification
• Familiarity operating power tools such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, etc.
• State of Hawaiʻi Pesticide Applicator license
• Experience operating/working with machinery (excavator, skid steer, etc.)
• Helicopter (passenger) experience

SCHEDULE

·         Part Time (30-40 hours per week, largely dependent upon weather and projects). This position requires a flexible schedule. Needs the ability to work 1-2+ weeks at a time, and be down from work for similar times.

COMPENSATION

·         Depends on experience/qualifications and project (minimum starting: $14 per hour)

Although our work can be demanding, it is both very unique and very rewarding. To apply, please email, ponojobs@ponopacific.com, with your current cover letter and resume