Park Interpretive Technicians
The State is currently recruiting for 9 Park Interpretive Technicians, aka Park Rangers, for parks on each of the major islands. These are civil service, temporary positions with benefits (medical, vacation leave, and sick leave). The positions are currently funded through June 30, 2009. These are full-time (40 hours per week) positions and employee will be expected to work on holidays and weekends (2 days off during the week). The pay is $2,500 per month. Employee will report to the park as the job site.
Job Duties:
The major responsibility of these Ranger positions will be to interact with park visitors to promote awareness of the natural and cultural resources, park rules, and safety concerns. Interpretive talks, tours, and powerpoint presentations will be developed for visitors and educational groups that can be offered in both the park and community/school settings. Rangers will assist with resource management and volunteer projects. Uniforms will be provided and must be worn when working in the parks.
Park Locations:
Hawai'i Island (2) Kekaha Kai State Park, North Kona
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, South Kona
Kaua'i (3) Ha'ena State Park, Hanalei
Koke'e and Waimea Canyon State Parks
Napali Coast State Wilderness Park
Maui (1) Makena State Park
O'ahu (3) Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu
Ka'ena Point State Park, Waialua and Waianae
Diamond Head & Ka'ena Point (1/2 time at each park)
To Apply:
You must apply on-line at the State's Human Resources Development website: www.hawaii.gov/hrd. Please note that you will be asked to indicate geographical area rather than park location on the application.
Questions?
Please contact Martha Yent, Parks Interpretive Program Supervisor, at Martha.E.Yent@hawaii.gov or 808-587-0287 if you have questions.
Posted Thu., 7/3 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Junior Watershed Protection Support Technician
RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific
Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Ko'olau Mountains Watershed
Partnership (KMWP), located in Pearl City, Hawaii. Continuation of
employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory
work performance, and availability of funds. Minimum Monthly Salary:
$2,024.00.
Duties: Assists the KMWP and its partners in conducting
projects to implement the KMWP Management Plan and address
landscape-level watershed threats. Supports all aspects of KMWP
Management and Action Plan implementation (a site-based and landscape
level weed management strategy and ungulate management strategy for
the KMWP area). Helps spearhead efforts with KMWP partners to
coordinate and plan field and other watershed conservation activities,
such as native ecosystem and watershed monitoring, feral animal
control, fence line building and maintenance, and mechanical and
chemical alien plant control.
Inquiries: Miranda Smith 453-6110 (Oahu).
Application Requirements: The preferred method of applying for a job
To apply: Please go to
www.rcuh.com, click on "Employment" and navigate to "Job
Announcements/Apply for a Job." Enter the ID# of this recruitment in
the Reference # field.
Closing date: 7/11/08
Posted Wed., 7/2 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Avian Conservation Field Assistants (Kauai)
Needed September 22 to November 30, to join the Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project during the release of captive-bred Puaiohi into the Alakai Wilderness on the island of Kauai. This critically-endangered Hawaiian songbird inhabits the extremely wet, beautiful and rugged high-elevation rainforests of Kauai near one of the wettest places in the world. You will be joining a team of 4 researchers andfield crew already in place, along with 1-2 collaborators from the captive breeding facilities. Most of the work will consist of radio-tracking released Puaiohi to determine their survival and dispersal.
For a full job description, or for questions please email puaiohijobs@gmail.com or contact Pauline Roberts at 808-338-1361.
To apply, send resume, cover letter and contact
information for 3 references by email to puaiohijobs@gmail.com
Consideration of applications will begin in early July, applications received after August 1 will not be considered.
Posted Sat., 6/14 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Community Education Coordinator
The University of Hawai'i at Manoa and the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) is seeking a Community Education Coordinator for the Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology. The Coordinator will work under the direction of the HIMB Education Specialist to develop and implement informal education programs that support the goal of increasing marine science literacy in Hawai'i. Content will focus on marine science and the environment and incorporate the research and education projects at HIMB.
For a full job description please visit
http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/zoom_job.php?9649
Inquiries: Malia Rivera maliar@hawaii.edu
Posted Mon., 6/9 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Biological Science Technicians (Hawaii Island)
The Forest Service is now hiring two Biological Science Technicians.
Deadline for applications is June 9, 2008.
These are full-time term appointments limited to 13 months, but can be
extended up to 4 years if funds are available.
Duty station is at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Applicants must be US citizens and Hawaii residents. Must have a valid
drivers license.
Get more info and apply online at www.usajobs.com or call
1-877-372-7248
Biological Science Technician GS-0404-06/07
$29,276.00 - 32,534.00 per year plus 18% COLA
Job Announcement: ADS08-PSW-RWU-0101D (C-CME)
DUTIES: Support research on insect agents for biological control of
invasive plants in forests of Hawaii and other Pacific islands; conducting
quarantine and field studies of host specificity, development, behavior,
population dynamics and impacts of phytophagous insects; organizing and
analyzing ecological and geographic data; preparing written and graphic
reports of results; maintaining insect colonies in quarantine; organizing
use of lab and bench space; performing routine maintenance and minor
repairs in quarantine and plant nursery; collecting and propagating native
and introduced plants.
Biological Science Technician GS-0404-05
$26,264.00 per year plus 18% COLA
Job Announcement: ADS08-PSW-RWU-099D (C-CME)
DUTIES: Support research on insect agents for biological control of
invasive plants in forests of Hawaii and other Pacific islands; assisting
with release and monitoring of biocontrol agents in rainforests on the
island of Hawaii; monitoring impacts of biocontrol on strawberry guava and
associated natural communities; maintaining insect colonies in quarantine;
performing routine maintenance and minor repairs in quarantine and plant
nursery; collecting and propagating native and introduced plants.
Posted Sat., 5/31 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Program Coordinator
HIHWNMS Management Plan/PROGRAM Coordinator - ID# 28299.
Regular, full-time position with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (HIHWNMS), located at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration office in Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
Duties: Responsible for coordinating the HIHWNMS management plan review and implementing a process to identify and evaluate resources for possible inclusion in the sanctuary. The review process will include the identification, evaluation and prioritization of management issues related to protecting Hawaii's humpback whales and their habitat, the creation of action plans and strategies to further address these priority issues, and the development of potential management alternatives for the site. These issues and an analysis of the potential management regimes will be detailed in a draft and final supplemental management plan for HIHWNMS. The process to identify and evaluate resources for possible inclusion in the sanctuary will involve evaluating potential resources already identified by partner agencies and its Sanctuary Advisory Council, and assessing whether other potential resources qualify as sanctuary resources and should be considered for possible inclusion in the sanctuary. Develop and implement a public scoping process to identify additional issues and resources for consideration for possible inclusion in sanctuary management regime. Work with sanctuary staff and the advisory council to develop a document for submission to the Governor that clearly describes recommendations, rationale, and an action plan as it concerns the possible addition of other resources to the sanctuary. Coordinate the Sanctuary Advisory Council and acting as a liaison between council members (a 31-member advisory group) and sanctuary staff. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, scheduling and attending council meetings. Work with sanctuary management to develop meeting agendas and programming efforts for the council.
Requires: Bachelor's in marine resource management, marine biology, ecology, or environmental studies, economics, policy and planning or a related field. Four to six years of related work experience. Knowledge of community based stakeholder processes, project management, maritime heritage, marine mammals, and marine resource management and conservation issues in Hawaii. Proficient in managing complex projects, an ability to translate complex principles and technical data into user friendly manner that is comprehensive and professional. Must be able to operate both Macintosh & PC computers proficiently.
Inquiries: Paul Wong 397-2651 x250 (Oahu). Closing: 05/30/08. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Posted Wed., 5/28 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Papahanaumokuakea Visitor Services Manager
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
SALARY RANGE: 48,148.00 - 62,593.00 USD per year
GS-0025-11
Open Period: May 13 - June 08, 2008
Location: Midway Atoll
This position serves as the Visitor Services Manager for the 139,792 sq mile (89.5 million acre) Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 139,792 sq mile (89.5 million acre) Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and is stationed at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (MANWR). The person selected will manage the visitor services (VS) program on-site and represent Monument-related interpretive interests. Midway Atoll NWR is a "window" to the entire Monument, as it is the only area of the Monument where recreational activities are permitted to occur.
You will function as the manager for the Monument's VS program with the responsibility for budget, staff supervision, and overall program management. The person selected plays a key role in the planning and administration of the total Monument program, in that visitor services program affects other refuge/Monument management programs and is an integral part of the overall Monument management. The person selected provides technical expertise and leadership, and directs staff efforts in all areas of visitor services management in a remote complex visitor services program involving a limited array of priority and secondary uses. This position is responsible for the overall development, direction, review, planning, coordination, and implementation of all visitor services program and interpretive activities.
The salary includes a 25% foreign post-differential allowance in addition to salary. Travel and transportation expenses not covered. This position is subject to one year probationary period. The employee is required to occupy government furnished quarters located at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. The employee is required to travel and work at least two months a year to Honolulu, Hawaii.
For more information, go to:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=71423168&AVSDM=2008-05-13 12:26:42&Logo=0&q=188224&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&customapplicant=15513,15514,15515,15669,15523,15512,15516,45575
Posted Tue., 5/20 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
Communications Campaign Intern
Fair Catch, a responsible fishing campaign ofThe Nature Conservancy, Malama Hawai'i and SeaWeb seeks a full-time summer intern in Honolulu from June through August 2008. We are looking for a candidate who has an interest in marine conservation issues and communications with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to balance multiple projects. The Fair Catch intern will be a contractor with SeaWeb and will be based at The Nature Conservancy's Honolulu office.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist managers in implementation of communications strategies and work plans,
Assist with development of campaign materials,
Write press materials and maintain press kit,
Assist in media cultivation efforts, including development of media lists, distribution of press materials, monitoring of press clippings, writing media coverage reports
Perform research to help managers respond to journalists' inquiries on the campaign and ocean conservation issues in general,
Coordinate special event logistics and help develop presentations,
Help develop speeches, talking points and positioning statements for campaign leadership,
Draft and compile information packets for special interest groups,
Write opinion editorials, letters to the editor and public testimony for campaign spokespeople,
Assist in maintenance of Website, and
Provide other communications support for programs as needed.
For a full job description please email ctoth@tnc.org
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining relevant work experience as it relates to the specific responsibilities listed, resume and brief writing sample (no more than three pages) to ctoth@tnc.org.
Posted Thu., 5/15 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Jobs at Waimea Valley (Oahu)
Hi'ipaka LLC, Waimea Valley (Oahu)
Cultural Programs Manager
Works with Executive Director and outside consultants to identify, interpret, preserve, present and educate the public about the historic sites, artifacts, and botanical resources in Waimea Valley, as well as Hawaiian history and cultural practices. Directs and oversees staff and contractors providing cultural and educational programs. Serves as a liaison to schools, cultural groups, community groups, and the public on the Company's various programs.
Cultural Programs Specialist
Responsible for developing and coordinating programs to interpret, present and educate the public about Hawaiian history and cultural practices by performing and/or demonstrating various practices. Supervises the activities of cultural interpreters. Responds to inquires from visitors about Hawaiian cultural practices.
Field Educator
Conducts educational programs for student groups and the public about the historic sites, artifacts, and botanical resources in Waimea Valley. Must have a college degree in education, Hawaiian studies, environmental sciences or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Experience in conducting educational programs preferred. Familiarity with Hawaiian cultural issues desirable.
Event Coordinator
Develops annual marketing and sales program for special events in accordance with established guideline. Coordinates and oversees special events to ensure compliance with established guidelines and procedures. Good communication skills (oral and written) and computer skills (word processing and spreadsheets is required. Must be organized, a self-starter and an effective planner. Requires an associate degree in business or a related field (or equivalent work experience), and a minimum 2 years in event planning or a similar position.
Recruitment/Training Coordinator
Assists HR Manager in recruiting employees and volunteers. Assists HR Manager in planning, organizing and conducting new employee orientation and training. Plans, organizes, coordinates and supports volunteer programs in Waimea Valley. Must be people-oriented, organized, self-starter, effective planner, have good oral and written skills and feel comfortable with public speaking. Must have a college degree in Social Sciences, Communication or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Experience in recruiting and training and volunteer coordination highly desired. Familiarity with basic computer programs and working knowledge of Hawaiian history and culture preferred.
Send resume via mail, fax, or apply in person.
59-864 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Fax: (808) 638-7776
Attn: Human Resources
Posted Mon., 5/12 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Marine Science Teachers and Aides (Oahu)
Jobs are avaialable for kumu (teachers) and kokua (teaching assistants) for two Marine Science Classes for Na Pua No'eau students this summer.
When: July 6-19, Mon-Fri
Where: UH Manoa
Who: Native Hawaiian Youth Grades 9-10
You must have:
Experience working with Native Hawaiian Youth
Background in Marine Science/ Oceanography
Be familiar with Hawaiian Culture
Ability to teach a class that relates Marine Science to Hawaiian culture.
If you are interested, or would like to know more, please contact Kalei Lum-Ho Noguchi at 956-9531 or lumho@hawaii.edu.
Posted Fri., 5/9 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Native Lands Prog Coord Job - TPL
The Hawai'i Native Lands Program Coordinator supports and assists the Hawaiian Island Program Director and Hawai'i Project Manager in coordinating with the National Tribal and Native Lands Program Director and the Tribal and Native Lands Program Staff in developing, planning, and implementing the goals and objectives of the Hawaiian Islands Program Long Range Strategic Plan and the Tribal and Native Lands Program Long Range Strategic Plan. The position will be based in TPL's Honolulu, Hawai'i office.
The Hawaiian Islands Program focuses on projects that protect coastlines and properties that perpetuate Hawaiian culture. The Tribal and Native Lands Program is a growing national program that mobilizes TPL's extensive expertise and resources to assist tribal governments and Native communities with regaining and protecting their traditional lands. This position will coordinate a wide variety of activities from administrative details to project implementation.
In general, this positions time is allocated as follows: 30% outreach and communications, 30% program and project development, 30% program and project implementation, and 10% general administration/fundraising/strategy,. As used in this job description the words "native" includes Native American and Alaska Native tribal governments, Native Hawaiian organizations and government entities and Alaska Native regional and village corporations and regional non-profit organizations.
For more information, contact:
Lea Hong
Hawaiian Islands Program Director
Trust for Public Land
212 Merchant Street, Suite 320
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-524-8563 (direct)
808-783-3653 (mobile)
(808)-524-8565 (fax)
Posted Wed., 5/7 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
Hanauma Bay Educational Assistant (Oahu)
To begin approximately June 2008.
Duties: Assists specialists with the development of various
education programs to educate volunteers and visitor of Hanauma Bay on the appropriate use of marine resources and the importance of the Hanauma Bay preservation and marine life; Assists with educational tours for numerous permitted visitor groups by providing education information sessions and orientation of Hawai'i's near shore reef ecosystem and the uniqueness of Hanauma Bay to meet the groups educational needs; Assists Hanauma Bay Education Program staff with educational presentations and information sessions of program operations at Hanauma Bay outreach and educational purposes, as necessary. Other duties as assigned.
For a full job description or for inquiries please contact: Elizabeth Maynard 808-397-5840
kumabe@hawaii.edu
Posted Wed., 4/23 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Hawai'i Nature Center Environmental Educators
Full and Part-time positions available. Responsible for the preparation and
delivery of environmental education field programs on O'ahu. Also lead day
camps for elementary students during intersessions and summers.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, basic
knowledge of Hawaii's cultural and natural history, experience working with
children, basic computer skills and physical fitness sufficient to carry out
the duties required.
Email resume to lisa@hawaiinaturecenter.org or fax to (808)955-0116
Posted Mon., 2/11 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Summer Internship Program with the Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps
The Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps is currently seeking individuals for their Summer Internship Program. This program allows you to work outdoors, earn 3 UH college credits, travel to Kaho'olawe (all expenses paid), and earn $1,000.00 (members) and $3,000.00 an educational award of $1,000.00 (leaders). This summer program starts on June 16th, 2008 and ends on July 25th, 2008.
Visit our website: www.hawaiiycc.com to apply for a Member Position or a Team Leader Position.
If you have specific questions, please call our office at 808-735-1221.
Posted Mon., 2/11 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps Year-Round Internship Program
The Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps Year-Round Internship Program provides individuals with a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with diverse eco-systems and a variety of conservation projects. These projects include: shore/forest bird recovery, aquatic/marine projects, native plant propagation and out-planting, invasive species removal, forestry and wildlife, and trail building/maintenance. Positions are being offered on Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Big Island. The program and specific site will provide interns with training pertinent to their work including First Aid, CPR, and disaster relief training. Along with an unforgettable and in depth experience individuals will receive monthly stipends of $1,200 while in the program as well as a $4,750 educational award which can be applied to current student loans or for future schooling.
For more info check our website at www.hawaiiycc.com or call us at (808) 735-1221.
Posted Tue., 10/9 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Director, Conservation Programs (Oahu)
The Nature Conservancy
Duties:
-Lead the development and implementation of conservation strategies for the Hawaii Chapter, including providing overall strategic direction and implementation for achieving the chapter's 2015 goals for effective conservation in terrestrial programs.
-Oversee and supervise the state chapter's terrestrial programs, including the island programs (Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Kauai, Oahu, plus Palmyra Atoll), a statewide science team, and special statewide conservation management initiatives. Manage and coordinate complex statewide and field operations program (40 indirect reports).
-Integrate the Hawaii Chapter's terrestrial conservation work with the Chapter's marine conservation program in close coordination with the Chapter's Marine Program Director.
-Oversee application of tools and methods from Conservation by Design, including ecoregional plans, conservation action plans, and measures. Identify state-of-the-art science, strategies and tools for potential testing and application to conservation work in Hawaii.
-Oversee program and project budget preparation and monitoring, including public grants and contracts.
-Lead the Conservancy's collaborative work with partners, stakeholders, and other units of the Conservancy to advance conservation goals directly in Hawaii, and indirectly with other Pacific Islands and globally. Build strong external networks and credibility for the Conservancy's conservation programs.
-Work with Hawaii's staff, trustees, donors, and others to promote the conservation goals of the chapter and raise funds for conservation.
-Communicate as an effective, compelling conservation leader with a variety of audiences on the Hawaii Chapter's conservation goals, methods, and priorities.
For a full job description please email: Jan Eber at jeber@tnc.org.
To apply, please submit cover letter outlining relevant work experience and resume to jeber@tnc.org by October 29, 2007.
Posted Tue., 10/9 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program Interns
Since the inception of the Hawai`i Endangered Bird Conservation Program in 1994, a key component has been the Intern Program. This program provides the opportunity for young professionals to work in a conservation program for three to six months, learning the details of what it takes to operate a propagation facility. The interns work a regular 40-hour week, participating in all aspects of bird and facility care (except incubation and neonatal chick feeding). Interns prepare diets, maintain aviaries, make behavioral observations, perform grounds maintenance, collect browse and perching materials, and basically do everything the regular staff is expected to do. Interns learn quickly that successful maintenance of captive birds is all about the details, from where to place food pans to how to enter and exit an aviary. important details all.
Interns generally continue on their career paths in zoos, in field conservation projects, or oftentimes become qualified candidates for staff positions in the Hawai`i program itself. It can be accurately stated that an internship not only helps prepare young biologists for a career in conservation, but also provides a key labor component for the Hawai`i Endangered Bird Conservation Program. We couldn't do what we do without them.
If you are interested in being an intern with the Hawai`i Endangered Bird Conservation Program, please contact us at
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/CF/mailform/contact.cfm?ID=5
Alan Lieberman is the program director for the Hawai`i Endangered Bird Conservation Program located on the islands of Hawai`i and Maui.
For more information, go to:
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/index.php/index.php?cat=3
or
http://cres.sandiegozoo.org/projects/sp_hawaii_birds.html
Posted Mon., 9/19 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
