Field Stewardship Technician, Kaaawa
$50,960,000–$50,960,000 year
On-siteKaneohe, Hawaii, United States
Job Summary
Conduct native habitat restoration, including seed collection, outplanting, and rare plant management across wetlands, pastures, and forests. Monitor ecosystem health through species inventories, invasive species control, and predator management while maintaining loʻi kalo areas. Collect and record technical field data using GPS, repair stewardship equipment, and safely operate 4WD trucks, ATVs, and power tools. Navigate steep terrain and extreme weather conditions, adhering to strict bio-sanitation and pesticide safety protocols. Full-time role requiring weekend and holiday availability; open to candidates with six months of field experience in Hawaiʻi.
Required Qualifications
- At least six (6) months of field experience (paid or volunteer) in natural resource management, conservation, or a related field in Hawai'i
- Experience must be gained through an academic institution, government agency, private company, or non-profit organization
- Ability to operate and maintain power tools, hand tools, and motorized equipment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Basic proficiency in word-processing and spreadsheet software
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to safely operate 4WD trucks and ATVs
- Must be able to perform strenuous fieldwork in extreme weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and muddy or steep terrain
- Requires extensive walking, hiking, and navigating undeveloped, rocky, or steep areas while carrying a backpack
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Requires the ability to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and motorized vehicles, including 4WD trucks and ATVs
- Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing for extended periods
- Ability to work safely in environments with potential exposure to hazardous plants, chemicals, and wildlife
- open availability including weekends and holidays is required
- Work will be conducted in varied outdoor environments, requiring flexibility with weather and physical demands
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Experience with vegetation and wildlife monitoring, data collection, and geoprocessing tools such as GPS
- Knowledge of herbicide application, weed control techniques, and pesticide safety
- Understanding of threats to native Hawaiian ecosystems and the ability to identify plant species
- Manual transmission driving experience
- Familiarity with Hawaiian culture, language, and kalo farming
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