Botanical Field Biologist / Horticultural and Genetic Conservation Technician

Colorado State University•Hilo, HI

About The Position

The Botanical Biologist/Horticultural Technician will provide technical assistance to the Army Natural Resources Program at the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, by: 1) supporting the genetic conservation and outplanting program (approximately 50% time) by assisting with greenhouse operations, maintaining seed inventories, outplanting site preparation/maintenance (approximately 50% time); and 2) supporting other plant monitoring and management activities (approximately 50% time) including inventory, monitoring, and managing rare plant populations including threatened and endangered plant species.

Requirements

BS/BA in botany, horticulture, natural resource management, environmental science, orclosely related natural science or four years of work experience in these areas can besubstituted for the educational requirement.
Experience with monitoring rare plants and/or vegetation.
Experience working with rare, threatened and/or endangered plants in Hawaii.
Experience propagating and caring for plants in a greenhouse setting.
Experience with greenhouse operations.
Proficient in field navigation with maps and Global Positioning Systems.
Ability to conduct strenuous field work on extremely rugged terrain.
Experience with personal computers and software, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Have or be able to obtain a U.S. State Driver’s license
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Must have a Valid Driver’s License (please note this is not the approved language for this requirement)
Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with native plant restoration, including seed collection, propagation, preparing planting sites, outplanting, and maintenance of sites and plants.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Experience with chemical and mechanical control techniques for invasive plant species.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of databases to enter and maintain records.
Experience working on a military installation or previous military.
Experience operating 4-wheel drive vehicles.

Responsibilities

Horticultural tasks to maintain greenhouse operations to include plant maintenance, integrated pest control, maintain irrigation and automated greenhouse operational systems, maintain seed inventories, and maintain high-levels of phyto-sanitation and cleanliness.
Inventory/survey of rare plant populations with a focus on threatened and endangered species.
Mechanically and chemically control invasive plants near endangered and threatened plant species and for outplanting site preparation.
Use GPS mobile data devices to navigate to sites, collect data, and survey transects management operations.
Maintain and troubleshoot field gear and equipment.
Regularly clean and maintain work vehicles, workspaces, and base yard.

Benefits

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