Avian Conservation Tech I #226492

AVIAN CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN I – # 226492

CLOSING DATE:
August 25, 2026, or until filled. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended.

INQUIRIES:
Laura Berthold  (Hawai‘i).

(2) Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), East Hawai‘i Wildlife (EHW), located in Hilo, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $4,071 - $4,500/Mon.

• Conducts research and management projects for the recovery of the ʻālalā (Corvus hawaiiensis) and other forest bird species.
• Conducts fieldwork to support the reintroduction and post-release monitoring of captive-bred ʻālalā and other forest birds on Hawaiʻi Island, including construction and maintenance of release aviaries, automated feeding stations, and associated field and monitoring infrastructure.
• Assists with supplemental feeding, mammalian predator control and monitoring, habitat restoration, and other site preparation activities at release sites.
• Uses telemetry and monitoring equipment, such as VHF, GPS, camera, and acoustic monitoring systems, to monitor survival, movements, breeding, foraging, and social behavior.
• Conducts all operations according to safety protocols, research permits, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assists with helicopter-supported field logistics, data management, GIS/mobile data collection, equipment and vehicle maintenance, and remote field camp operations.
• Drives project vehicles both on- and off-road.
• Assists with public outreach.
• This is a progression series job in which the employee will be expected to perform with increasing independence on progressively responsible duties.
• Quantity and quality of work is expected to increase as levels increase.
• Progression from one (1) level to the next is not dependent on time-in-grade, rather upon employee`s demonstrated abilities, competence, and operational needs.
• Through experience, demonstrated competence, and operational needs, may be hired at the appropriate level.

• EDUCATION – High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE – Three to five (3-5) years of experience in biological fieldwork, including experience entering data and working in remote areas. (Associate`s Degree from an accredited community college in Biological Sciences, Wildlife Conservation, Natural Resource Management, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience).
• KNOWLEDGE – Proficient knowledge of Hawaiian biota/natural history and threats from incipient alien plant and animal invasions in Hawaiʻi. Knowledge of field activities relating to natural resources management.
• ABILITIES & SKILLS – Ability to take detailed field notes, follow prescribed data collection protocols, and perform data entry into spreadsheets and databases. Some mechanical, construction, or electrical skills for maintaining project equipment, field camps, and vehicles. Ability to identify common native Hawaiian plants and birds. Basic computer skills. Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  
  Ability to navigate in remote areas with and without a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. Must possess a valid driver`s license (and if use of a personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver`s insurance equivalent to Hawaiʻi`s No-Fault Driver`s Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Must be able to drive a four-wheel drive vehicle in off-road conditions.
  
  Must be willing and able to set and monitor humane kill traps for predator control. Ability to undertake strenuous physical exertion and live in primitive living conditions in remote field camps. Ability to distinguish color bands and hear bird calls.
• Post Offer/Employment Condition:
  Must possess Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to obtain and maintain the certificate following the training provided within three (3) months from date of hire and…