Mkfrp Ornith Field Tech

Description:

MKFRP Ornithological Field Technician – # 226060. Regular Full‑Time, RCUH Non‑Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project, located in Hilo, Hawai‘i. Closing date February 18, 2026.

Participates in a variety of activities associated with the Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project (MKFRP) and the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). Performs resource management and monitoring around the Island of Hawai‘i focusing on native birds, many of which are threatened or endangered.

• Assists in capture, banding, radio‑tracking, telemetry tracking, re‑sighting of banded forest birds, and identification by sight and sound for forest bird point count surveys.
• Assists with seabird management including nocturnal surveys, remote sensing, and predator control.
• Habitat management techniques include small mammal monitoring and trapping, mosquito monitoring, fence‑building, and operating a motor vehicle and a variety of field equipment.

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited community college in a biological discipline (e.g., Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Science, or Ecology).
• Four to six (4‑6) years of paid or volunteer terrestrial biological fieldwork, documented and verifiable. Demonstrated experience with at least two of the following techniques: mist netting, banding and collecting blood samples from passerines; radio‑tracking and re‑sighting marked birds; conducting forest bird surveys and identifying birds by sight and sound; nest searching and monitoring, seabird monitoring methods, operating ornithological radar, song meters or burrow cameras, or predator management.
• Demonstrated experience working in remote areas. A Bachelor’s Degree in a biological discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Knowledge of flora and fauna and threats from alien species. Working knowledge of avian ecology, wildlife biology and conservation.
• Ability to use GPS units to follow transects and/or mark rare plant or bird locations. Ability to take detailed field notes and use Microsoft Office programs to enter data generate reports. Must be able to identify Hawai‘i Island’s forest birds by sound and read color banded birds. Ability to identify common forest plants. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain throughout the duration of employment.
  
  Must be able to drive a 4‑wheel drive vehicle with manual transmission.

• Experience working with native Hawaiian flora and fauna, especially Hawaiian forest birds, and familiarity with local conservation issues.
• Experience in hunting feral animals.
• Experience using radio telemetry, GPS, and GIS.

Please go to  Submit the following documents online to be considered for the position:
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume
3) List of Professional References
4) Copy of Degree(s)/Unofficial or Official 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.

RCUH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health decision, citizenship, gender identity or expression, domestic or sexual violence victim status, military/veteran status, or other grounds protected under applicable federal and state laws, except as permitted by law.

Inquiries:
Linda Weaver  (Hawai‘i).