As a Biologist (Endangered Species) with the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office (PIFWO) you will plan, conduct, and report on investigations to determine the effects of land and water development projects on the fish, botanical, and wildlife resources of the Hawaiian/Pacific islands, and make recommendations concerning these projects may result in decisions to oppose or modify major land and water development plans. You will report to the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
DUTIES:
Conduct ecological investigations to predict and identify the effects of land and water use and land management activities on the environment.
Utilize appropriate authorities (e.g., Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act), to avoid, minimize and, when necessary, mitigate project impacts on trust fish and wildlife resources.
Negotiate and collaborate with diverse interests (e.g., public and private industries; native and other interest groups; citizens; non-profit groups; and local, state, and federal agencies) to promote effective conservation.
Assist with the implementation of management plans, studies, and investigations required for species conservation, reintroduction, propagation, habitat restoration, resource protection, and other aspects of natural resource management actions.
Conduct investigations on the taxonomy, status, life requirements, threats, recovery, and conservation needs for various flora and fauna including listed threatened and endangered species, candidate species for listing, and other species of special concern in the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands.
