Plant Ecologist ​/ Habitat Restoration Manager

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Pūlama Lānaʻi Conservation Department protects native and endangered species, controls invasive species, and prevents new pest establishment on the island of Lānaʻi. Our work spans wildlife, plants, habitats, and community across the island to promote resilience, recovery, and a sustainable future.

Opportunity

Title:

Plant Ecologist / Habitat Restoration Manager

Opportunity Type: Full‑Time Jobs

This is a permanent, salaried (exempt) position with vacation time, insurance, and benefits. Vehicle for personal use not provided. Assistance finding housing on Lānaʻi may be possible.

Location:

Lānaʻi City

The Plant Ecologist/Habitat Restoration Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Pūlama Lāna‘i Conservation Department’s Plant Conservation Program. Areas of emphasis include habitat restoration strategies and plans, management and enhancement of endemic and indigenous plant communities; invasive vegetation management, including incipient invasive species and weed control; recovery of state and federally‑listed threatened and endangered (T&E) species, as well as common but rare‑on‑island varieties;

technical representation on behalf of Pūlama Lāna‘i for plant‑related concerns; and advancing the various departmental objectives related to plants and habitats on Lāna‘i.

In consultation with Conservation Department leadership, the Plant Ecologist/Habitat Restoration Manager is responsible for planning, development, prioritization, implementation, and management of habitat restoration and plant conservation programs on Lāna‘i. The Plant Ecologist/Habitat Restoration Manager supervises staff, prepares plans, resource needs and operating budgets, determines program priorities, conducts on‑the‑ground field work, prepares grant proposals, and develops policies and procedures for the Department’s Plant Conservation Program.

The Plant Ecologist/Habitat Restoration Manager is also responsible for building and enhancing community, partner, and constituency group relationships, including, but not limited to, nursery; horticulture and agriculture groups;
County, State, and Federal agencies; non‑governmental organizations; community organizations; and other relevant associations. The position also handles sensitive information and performs administrative duties associated with habitat and plant conservation concerns, including compliance with regulatory and permit conditions.

With guidance and direction from the Department’s co‑Directors, the position works on a full range of professional assignments; directs the work of professional and non‑professional conservation workers and technicians; and performs other duties as required.