Wildlife Technician

Job Overview

Wildlife Technician at Pūlama Lāna‘i (Pulama Lanai). The role is part of the Wildlife Program crew and supports the Department’s wildlife and invasive species programs on Lāna‘i.

Compensation
$20.65–$27.17 per hour (non‑exempt)
Reporting Relationship

Reports to:

Wildlife Assistant Biologist, Senior Conservation Project Manager

• Supports and executes wildlife programs with minimal training and consistent supervision.
• Conducts surveys and monitoring for wildlife populations: seabirds, marine mammals, sea turtles, invertebrates, bats, non‑native birds, and game mammals.
• Conducts control activities to protect native wildlife, including hunting, trapping, and removal of invasive animals such as feral cats, rats, and barn owls.
• Assists with other habitat protection and improvement efforts in sensitive wildlife areas (fence maintenance, trail construction, vegetation clearing, planting desirable species, and control of invasive plants).
• Prepares, maintains, and deploys various traps and electronic monitoring devices.
• Operates equipment: mobile data collection apps, GPS units, firearms, drills, weed whackers, UTVs, ATVs, and other power tools.
• Performs minor repair and maintenance of firearms and program tools.
• Records and enters data for reporting and project tracking.
• Monitors and tracks program actions and results; may generate status reports.
• Applies pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and amendments as directed.
• May support outreach and education programs for internal and external audiences on wildlife issues.
• May participate in wildfire suppression and control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma required; one year of natural resource management work experience or some college coursework preferred (internship substitutes for experience).
• Legally able to acquire, possess, and use firearms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and email; GIS experience preferred.
• Strong safety ethic and ability to execute instructions safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian native flora, fauna, resource issues, and related field methods.
• Able to identify key wildlife species and research appropriate courses of action.
• Willing to work irregular hours, on‑call, and in remote field conditions and inclement weather.
• Willing to fly in and work around helicopters.
• Must possess or be able to obtain: criminal background check, State of Hawaiʻi Hunting License, Wilderness First Responder and Red Cross First Aid certifications, HAZWOPER certification, Basic Wildland Firefighter Training, and a valid Hawaiʻi driver’s license.

• Required to sit, talk, and hear regularly.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Close, distant, and color vision required.
• Operating objects, tools, or controls required.
• Standing, moving, and carrying up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain in inclement weather.
• Ability to hike 5–8 miles over uneven terrain.

At Pūlama Lāna‘i, we honor our island’s history and celebrate its future every day. Our employees on Lanai and Oahu work with residents and businesses to achieve our bright vision together. If you are passionate about culture, collaboration, sustainability, economic diversity, community engagement, and land stewardship on Lanai, we invite you to consider our open positions.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

To apply, please submit your application through our online portal. For more information, visit our website or contact the Human Resources department at hr@pulamalana'i.org.