Honomalino, Kona Hema Preserve, Hawaii Island.

Waiohinu, Kau Preserve, Hawaii Island.

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The Hawai'i Island Terrestrial Program manages 12,800 acres at three TNC-owned preserves located on the southern slopes of Mauna Loa volcano in the districts of South Kona and Ka'. The Field Technician will support stewardship priorities at each preserve. One regular, full-time position based in Honomalino, Kona Hema Preserve and one-year termed, full-time position based in Waiohinu, Kau Preserve.

Established in 1980, TNC's Hawai'i program has forged partnerships to manage over 2 million acres of natural lands and has grown to include Palmyra Atoll. We currently manage 14 preserves and other sites in Hawai'i and Palmyra Atoll. In Hawai'i, we work with government agencies, private landowners, businesses, community partners and local stakeholders to protect and restore Hawai'i's native watershed forests, coral reefs, and nearshore fisheries for both their ecological value and the many benefits they provide to people. At Palmyra Atoll, a National Wildlife Refuge 1,000 miles south of Hawai'i, we facilitate research in this living laboratory to better understand and address global questions around sustainable fisheries and resilience to climate change.

The Field Technician position requires an enthusiastic, motivated, action-oriented, self-starter to play an essential role in ecosystem threat abatement operations. These operations include surveying, mapping, monitoring, and controlling alien species and their impacts to forests and native ecosystems. The Field Technician must be able to camp in remote mountainous areas for up to five nights at a time each quarter in extremely rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions as well as do multiple day trips. The work environment involves exposure to job hazards where there is a high possibility of injury, including helicopter operations and handling firearms, so a commitment to safety is essential. The Field Technician will assist the Hawai'i Island 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, vegetation monitoring and baseyard, vehicle and equipment maintenance.
The Field Technician will regularly use GPS in the field and download, compile and manage monitoring data with a spatial database to produce GIS summary maps and assists the Natural Resource Manager (NRM) with developing resource management plans and reports using a database or PC. The Field Technician will assist with leading volunteers and volunteer groups on service work events and help conduct outreach activities which include assisting with interpretive hikes, special events and educational field trips. Compliance with field safety protocol, preserve use policies, baseyard 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. The regular, full time position for the Kona Hema Preserve in Honomalino will be supervised by the Kona Hema Field Coordinator. The one-year termed, full time position for the Kau Preserves in Waiohinu will be supervised by the Kau Field Coordinator. With a heavy workload, the Field Technician is expected to manage his/ her time well and effectively prioritize day-to-day operations. The Field Technician must communicate and write effectively. Night work while in the field and occasional weekend work may be required. Some remote office work may be required.

If you're looking for a career with meaning and purpose, come join our Hawaii chapter as the Field Technician on Hawaii Island!

We're looking for two enthusiastic, motivated, action-oriented people who enjoy the outdoors with experience in a ranch environment, field work, or research on Hawaii Island. Cultural competency to community, the ability to learn native plants, and an enthusiasm for hands-on field work are key in this role.

* BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience in Hawai'i natural resources management or custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience with natural systems and cultural practices as they relate to land management in Hawaii.
* Experience operating, using and repairing various types of equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner (e.g., machete, weed eater, chainsaw, two-way radio, GPS, etc.)
* Experience performing work that requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical work in adverse conditions and inclement weather and at night.

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TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including 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. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $25.88 - $27.44 per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

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