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Endangered Seabird Field Assistant - 19005 - Kauai

Employer
Kauai Endangered Seabird Recovery Project
Location
Hanapepe, Hawaii
Salary
$2509
Closing date
Jan 25, 2019

Desired Start Date: April 15, 2019

Monthly Salary: $2509

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position
with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Kauai Seabird Recovery
Project, located on the island of Kauai. Continuation of employment is
dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance,
availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

Field Assistant participates in carrying out research and management activities for the recovery
of Kauai’s endangered seabirds during field season, with emphasis on Newell’s
Shearwater (Puffinus newelli), Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis), and
Band-rumped Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro). Includes: 1) surveys to
document distribution and relative abundance across Kauai using visual surveys
(binocular, and night-vision), auditory point counts, and ornithological radar; 2)
surveys to monitor breeding success and relative abundance at select colony
sites; 3) management tasks, possibly including predator control; 4) data entry,
and preliminary analyses of field data. Performs effective public outreach.
Operates a motor vehicle and a variety of equipment for field studies.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/TRAINING: One to three (1-3) years of college level biological sciences
coursework from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3)
years of (paid or volunteer) experience in terrestrial biological fieldwork (volunteer
experience must be documented and verifiable). Demonstrated experience with one (1)
or more of the following: seabird monitoring methods, auditory point counts, operating
ornithological radar, song meters and/or burrow cameras, or predator management near
seabird colonies. Demonstrated remote area experience.

ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:
Working knowledge of the principles of avian population ecology and conservation.
Ability and skills in techniques of avian population ecology and conservation, particularly
colonial nesting seabirds. Demonstrated hiking ability, including off-trail navigation.
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel) and other software programs to undertake field
reporting. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to
locate birds by their calls. Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of personal
vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance
equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance) and maintain throughout the
duration of employment. Must be able to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle with manual
transmission. Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must be able to pass a post offer
criminal background check. Must possess Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to
obtain the certificate following the training provided within two (2) months from date of
hire) and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must be able to complete basic
helicopter safety course (A100) within two (2) months from date of hire.
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to hike at least four (4) miles on
obscure or off trails with a thirty to forty (30-40) pound backpack unassisted and live and
work in isolated field camps under primitive conditions for extended periods of time.
POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:  As a condition of employment,
employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as
applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies and procedures. Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures
or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action
(including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil
and/or criminal penalties, etc.).

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree
from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Biological Sciences. Strong
interest and background training in seabird ecology, particularly forest-nesting petrels.
Small boat experience. Experience working with Hawaiian birds. Banding experience,
particularly with seabirds. Experience with use of Geographic Information System (GIS)
software (ArcView) and databases (Access). Familiarity with native Hawaiian flora and
fauna, local conservation issues, and Kauai.

INQUIRIES: Dr. André Raine 808-335-5300 (Kauai).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on
“Job Postings.” To find this job, type 19005 into the keyword search.

You must submit the following documents online to be considered for
the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of
Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received
by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on
the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is
imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuh_employment@rcuh.com . If you
have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call
(808)956-8344 or (808)956-0872.

CLOSING DATE: January 25, 2019.

RCUH’s mission is to support and enhance research, development and training in
Hawai‘i, with a focus on the University of Hawai‘i.

Equal Opportunities Employer – Minorities/Women/Disability/Veteran.

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