West Maui Mountains
The West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership is on the hunt for a qualified individual to serve as a Natural Resource Mangement Technician in ungulate control. This person will be responsible for planing and conducting projects to implement the WMMWP Watershed Management Plan and address landscape level watershed threats from feral ungulates.
MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $2,428-$4,918/Mon.
DUTIES: Plans and conducts projects to implement the WMMWP Watershed Management Plan and address landscape level watershed threats from feral ungulates. Develops and implements plans for ungulate control to protect 50,000 acres of the West Maui Mountains. Plans and leads field activities related to animal control, scouts/surveys, and transect monitoring, including testing and identifying successful methods for ungulate control. Acts as primary liaison between program and land managers/land owners, and hunters. Serves as a senior member of the field crew in other natural resource programs including but not limited to fencing, weed control, and monitoring.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: At least two (2) years of college level coursework from an accredited college or university in Natural Resource Management, Biological Science, or Environmental Science with basic/related biology/natural resources courses (High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent and at least four (4) years of related natural resources/conservation experience may substitute for college level coursework).
EXPERIENCE: Two to four (2-4) years of work experience with biological resources, conservation planning, and/or natural resource management. At least one (1) year of supervisory experience in work related to research or agriculture with a land management agency or company relating to field operations.
ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Strong working knowledge of the principles of ecology and conservation in Hawai‘i, specifically related to invasive ungulates. Strong working knowledge of and expertise in field work techniques, logistical planning, data collection/management, and ecosystem monitoring protocols. Knowledge of Hawaiian flora and fauna. Knowledge of watershed and island ecosystem processes, including incipient alien plant and animal invasions. Knowledge of safe and effective herbicide use and weed and ungulate control techniques. Must have ability to detect feral ungulate individuals and populations and plan and implement appropriate control strategies. Must be proficient in ArcGIS and GPS (Garmin, Trimble, LocusPro). Ability to collect detailed field data, organize, analyze, and summarize data, and write clear and concise reports. Capable of creating maps for use in reports, presentations, and field activities.
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Field experience in a resource management program to protect at risk ecosystems in Hawai‘i, with emphasis on alien plant and animal control, site restoration, biological surveys, and/or stream surveys. Knowledge of Hawaiian biota and threats from incipient plant and animal invasions.
To apply, go to www.RCUH.com, click on "Job Postings" and enter Job Opening ID 17299.
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