OPEN POSITIONS:
FIELD ASSOCIATE – Posted until filled
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Employer: Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project/PCSU
Location: Alaka′i Wilderness & Hanapepe, Kaua′i HI
Country: United States
Last Date to Apply: Posted unitl filled
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position term: 20 weeks starting early/mid-February
Job Description:
Participates in conservation efforts for native forest birds on Kaua′i. Primary responsibilities include nest searching and monitoring for native honeycreepers, and ladder setup/support for egg collections. Secondary responsibilities include assisting with banding/scribing and point count surveys, as well as assisting with management (rodent trapping and mosquito control), data entry, equipment and vehicle maintenance. Participates in conscientious adherence to all safety and research protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree, 1-3 years of experience in biological fieldwork (with at least some experience working in remote areas). Climbing experience is also preferred.
Proficient ability to enter/manipulate data using spreadsheets and databases. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to identify individual birds by color bands and identify Hawaiian birds by sight and sound. Demonstrated ability to navigate and hike off-trail in dense forest with compass, map, and GPS. 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. Demonstrated ability to safely drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle on unimproved roads.
Post-Offer/Employment Conditions: Must be able to complete basic helicopter safety course (A100). Must complete ladder safety orientation. Must possess the American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to obtain and maintain the certificate following the training provided within three (3) months from date of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
Physical/medical demands: Ability to hike up to eight (8) miles on obscure trails with up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted. Must be able to live and conduct fieldwork with other crewmembers in isolated field camps under inclement weather conditions for up to ten (10) days at a time on a regular basis. May require strenuous physical exertion and heavy lifting.
Pay: $20.50/hr
To Apply:
Please send your resume, copy of diploma or transcript, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to puaiohijobs@gmail.com.
