Napuʻu Nrm Field Assistant; Animal

RCUH is a State agency, established by the Legislature in 1965, and is attached to the University of Hawaiʻi for administrative purposes. Its enabling legislation is codified as Chapter 304A - 3001 to 3011 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes.

Opportunity Type:

Full-Time Jobs

Opportunity

Title:

Opportunity

Description:

Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for the position.

CLOSING DATE:
February 5, 2026. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended. INQUIRIES:
Linda Weaver  (Hawaiʻi).

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Nāpuʻu Natural Resources Management (NNRM):
Habitat Conservation Plan for Game Management in Puʻu Waʻawaʻa and Puʻu Anahulu, located on the island of Hawaiʻi. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY: $3,525/Mon.

DUTIES:
Participates in a wide variety of activities associated with the NNRM and the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) at the Puʻu Waʻawaʻa State Forest Reserve (PWW) and Puʻu Anahulu Game Management Area (PGMA). Assists with fencing construction for new and improved conservation units. Conducts feral pig, sheep, and goat control (game drives) and monitoring activities. Assists with ungulate density and abundance surveys using a variety of estimation methods.

Walks and/or drives miles of rugged terrain to monitor and repair fences. Travels via helicopter to access field sites when necessary. Conducts alien plant monitoring and control in the project area. Controls alien plants using mechanical and chemical methods. Conducts surveys of alien-plant monitoring sites and records and maps locations of alien plant management using project database on smart devices.

Maintains predator (feral dogs, cats, and mongoose) control traps within the Plan Area as part of the endangered species protection program. Collects accurate, detailed data on captures, location, and trap nights. Conducts data entry and assists with analysis of data. Collects seeds, maintains greenhouse plants, and prepares and plants native tropical dry and mixed mesic forest species. Prepares restoration sites within the project area by removing non-native plants with pesticides, power tools, hand tools, and other methods.

Monitors survivorship and performance of outplants and natural regeneration. Conducts data entry and assists with analysis of data. Collects accurate and detailed data using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and field notes. Assists with coordinating volunteers and interns, and works with other field technicians to conduct resource management work. Adapts to changing plans and communicates observations and ideas to supervisors to help develop solutions to new and on-going challenges faced in implementing project goals.

Work schedule may vary but is typically four (4), ten (10)-hour days, but must be willing to work occasional weekends or five (5)-day workweeks.

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE: One to three (1-3) years of field experience working in natural resource management or a closely related field in Hawai‘i. (At least one (1) year of college level coursework from an accredited college or university in a related discipline (e.g., Biology, Zoology, or related Natural Science) may substitute for the experience requirement).
• KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of native Hawaiian flora and fauna and threats from alien species. Working knowledge of natural resource management practices.
• ABILITIES &
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to use compasses, maps, and GPS hand‑held units to navigate in remote areas. Ability to take detailed field notes and collect data. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to safely apply pesticides. Ability to construct, maintain, and repair ungulate exclusion fences. Ability to use power tools. Ability to lead volunteers and to coordinate field projects and data collection.
  
  Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of…