Wildlife Technician

Colorado State University • Hilo, HI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Colorado State University's Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is seeking one Wildlife Technician to support the Wildlife Program at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big Island of Hawaii. The position supports the management of native and invasive species through field work and data collection. Work is primarily performed as part of a field crew, though the technician may also work independently. Approximately 90% of the work is in the field and 10% is in an office or indoor setting. The position is temporary hourly and contingent on funding. The work site is about 45 minutes from Hilo and Kona. Occasional overnight camping at remote work sites, for up to three nights at a time, is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience in natural resource management, including managing invasive species in natural areas.
• Experience operating and maintaining power equipment used in vegetation control, such as line trimmers, backpack sprayers, and chainsaws.
• Experience using a handheld GPS unit and/or mobile data collector device for field navigation.
• Experience collecting accurate field data and entering data into databases.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Access.
• Experience driving four-wheel-drive vehicles on unimproved roads.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and contributor.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one by the employment start date.
• Ability to comply with applicable requirements to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card, including completing a NACI/SF85 and passing a federal background check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to participate in occasional overnight camping at remote work sites for up to three nights at a time.

Nice To Haves

• AA, BA, or BS in wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, or a closely related field.
• Experience implementing nuisance animal control using live-capture and lethal traps.
• Experience managing or restoring habitat, including applying herbicides or pesticides to control nonnative invasive plants and invertebrates.
• Experience managing native wildlife, including conducting surveys or monitoring and collecting data.
• Experience researching or managing threatened or endangered wildlife, especially Hawaiian seabirds, Hawaiian Goose (nene), and Hawaiian hoary bat.
• Knowledge of small engine and power tool repair.
• Experience constructing and repairing ungulate-proof fences over rough lava terrain.
• Experience in welding and fabrication.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with research techniques, including data management, basic statistical analysis, and report writing.
• State of Hawaii Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification for Category 2 Forest Pest Control.
• Experience working on a military installation.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support to the Wildlife Program, including invasive species management and Hawaiian fauna monitoring.
• Conduct small mammal management using live and lethal traps, game cameras, and tracking tunnels.
• Control invertebrates such as aphids and ants through mechanical methods and pesticide application.
• Manage feral ungulates using live traps, game cameras, and ungulate drives.
• Inspect and repair fence lines and gates.
• Monitor for Hawaiian Goose and deploy and retrieve acoustic recording units to monitor Hawaiian bats, forest birds, and seabirds.
• Collect and report field data and enter data into databases.
• Assist with control of non-native vegetation and apply mechanical and chemical controls to protect threatened and endangered plant populations in defined management areas.
• Conduct lethal and non-lethal predator control operations.
• Use electronic devices to monitor wildlife species.

Benefits

• Colorado State University describes a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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