Field Technician, Molokai

The Nature Conservancy • Kualapuu, HI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Molokai Terrestrial Program manages over 55,000 acres of lands within the East Molokai Watershed Partnership that include the best remaining native forest on the island on both public and private lands. Approximately 900 acres of coastal dune strand are managed at Mo‘omomi on the island’s northwest coast. The Field Technician will assist the Molokai team and partners with all aspects of field operations and office support that may include fence construction/surveys/repairs, feral ungulate control, predator control, trail maintenance, alien plant removal, base yard, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and also may include dog and kennel care. The Field Technician must be willing and able to camp in remote mountainous areas for up to four nights at a time and operate in extremely rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions. Work environment involves exposure to job hazards where there is a high possibility of injury, as well as helicopter operations and handling firearms, so a commitment to safety is essential. The Field Technician will regularly use GPS and/or mobile field data collection apps in the field and download data to produce GIS summary maps using a database or PC. The Field Technician will also help conduct outreach activities which include assisting with interpretive hikes, special events and educational field trips. The Field Technician will assist with leading volunteers and volunteer groups in the operations mentioned above. Compliance with field safety protocol, preserve use policies, base yard rules, and alien species cleanliness protocols is essential. The Field Technician must be able to communicate with hike participants and colleagues on field conditions and project status. With a heavy workload, the Field Technician is expected to manage his/ her time well and effectively prioritize day-to-day operations. Occasional night work and weekend work may be required. This position is supervised by a Molokai Field Coordinator. This is a full-time position funded for 2 years.

Requirements

• GED/high school degree and 5 years of experience working in natural resource management OR Associate's degree and 3 years of experience in natural resource mgmt. OR Bachelor’s degree (in biology, ecology, natural resource management or related field) and 1 year of work experience in natural resource mgmt.
• Experience working with Hawai‘i’s natural systems as they relate to land management
• Native Hawaiian and alien plant and animal identification skills
• Experience with various communities and partners on Moloka‘i and knowledge of how to navigate and work with sensitivity to cultural norms for successful results
• Experience using various equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g., machete, weed eater, chainsaw, two-way radio, GPS, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform physical work in remote rugged landscape, adverse conditions, during inclement weather, and at night
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g. First Aid, CPR, Hawaii State Hunting License, Youth Safety and others as appropriate to the job)
• Valid driver's license
• Compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program
• Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record

Responsibilities

• Assist with fence construction/surveys/repairs
• Assist with feral ungulate control
• Assist with predator control
• Assist with trail maintenance
• Assist with alien plant removal
• Assist with base yard, vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Assist with dog and kennel care
• Camp in remote mountainous areas for up to four nights at a time
• Operate in extremely rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions
• Use GPS and/or mobile field data collection apps
• Download data to produce GIS summary maps using a database or PC
• Help conduct outreach activities including interpretive hikes, special events and educational field trips
• Assist with leading volunteers and volunteer groups
• Comply with field safety protocol, preserve use policies, base yard rules, and alien species cleanliness protocols
• Communicate with hike participants and colleagues on field conditions and project status
• Manage time well and effectively prioritize day-to-day operations

Benefits

• health care benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
• parental leave
• accrued paid time off
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• employee assistance program
• other life and work well-being benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED