Field Technician, Hawai'i Island
About the role
The Hawai‘i Island Terrestrial Program manages 12,800 acres at three TNC-owned preserves located on the southern slopes of Mauna Loa volcano in the districts of South Kona and Ka‘ū. The Field Technician will support stewardship priorities at each preserve and be based out of the Kona Hema Preserve where 23 miles of fences protect wet, mesic and seasonally mesic forest extending from 2,000 to 5,720 feet elevation. The Program office is located in Waiʻōhinu, Ka‘ū but this position will report to Honomalino.
Responsibilities
- Support ecosystem threat abatement operations including surveying, mapping, monitoring, and controlling alien species and their impacts to forests and native ecosystems.
- Camp in remote mountainous areas for up to five nights at a time each quarter in extremely rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions.
- Perform multiple day trips, assist with fence construction/surveys/repairs, feral ungulate control, predator control, trail maintenance, alien plant removal, vegetation monitoring, and baseyard, vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Use GPS in the field, download, compile and manage monitoring data with a spatial database to produce GIS summary maps, and assist the Natural Resource Manager (NRM) with developing resource management plans and reports using a database or PC.
- Aid and respond to injuries by administering first aid or CPR while out working in the field or leading hikes.
- Lead or monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and volunteers with responsibility for training and development.
- Network with diverse groups, including landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the public to meet program goals and gain support for the Conservancy.
- Communicate and write effectively, manage time well, and effectively prioritize day-to-day operations.
- Occasional weekend work and remote office work may be required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in science-related or similar field and 1 year of related experience in Hawai‘i natural resources management or custodial and ecological land management (or equivalent combination of education and experience, such as an associates, technical or vocational degree and 3 years of related experience).
- Experience with natural systems and cultural practices as they relate to land management in Hawaii.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Experience performing physical work in remote rugged landscape, adverse conditions, during inclement weather, and at night.
Skills
- Ability to recognize plant and animal species to complete preserve management activities.
- Knowledge/understanding of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation/conservation or similar field.
- Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Benefits
This position is a termed, full-time position with an estimated end date of August 10, 2028. Salary Information: The starting pay for this position is within the range of $26.65 – $28.26 per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Pay rate will be based on a variety of factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Pay
The starting pay for this position is within the range of $26.65 – $28.26 per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Pay rate will be based on a variety of factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Schedule
This is a termed, full-time position with an estimated end date of August 10, 2028.