Individual Placement - Botany Field Technician at Haleakala National Park

Student Conservation Association • Makawao, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an individual placement with the Haleakala National Park botany team. The role involves working in the park's plant nursery, propagating native plants, and controlling invasive plant species under the direction of National Park Service staff. Preference will be given to local candidates who live on island and possess previous knowledge of Native Hawaiian plants.

Requirements

• Physically fit and able to work in challenging outdoor conditions
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger
• Must be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
• Able to understand, adhere to, and communicate with others regarding hazards, procedures, and safety policies
• Able to independently manage known medical conditions with the resources available throughout the position or program
• Able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, N95 or other approved face mask or shield, and appropriate footwear
• Able to refrain from behaviors and actions that disrupt the work and safety of others
• Able to cooperate with others to complete daily group tasks, responsibilities, and project work under potentially difficult conditions, variable daily routines, and with limited personal time
• Able to self-regulate or co-regulate emotions and actions when distressed or uncomfortable, with or without the support of others
• Able to self-manage outdoor and environmental exposure (e.g., temperature, wind, sun, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions
• Able to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration throughout program time
• If using prescription medications, able to self-administer medications by following the prescribed dosage, usage, and timing without supervisor assistance. If prescription medication is administered via injection, able to self-administer the injection
• Able to independently carry a backpacking pack weighing approximately 30% of body weight over varied, loose, inclined terrain for up to a maximum of 15 miles per day with adequate breaks
• Able to lift a backpacking pack weighing approximately 30% of body weight with minimal assistance from others

Nice To Haves

• Live on island
• Possess previous knowledge of Native Hawaiian plants

Responsibilities

• Helping in the Park nursery
• Propagating and transplanting native plants for restoration
• Controlling alien plant invasions using mechanical and chemical means
• Hiking and camping in remote backcountry locations
• Monitoring native plant species in the field

Benefits

• Defensive Driving Training
• $1,300 - one-time roundtrip travel allowance
• $538 - weekly living allowance
• $2,375 - duty related travel (available for local intern selections to use for commuting costs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed