Oisc Field Supervisor

CLOSING DATE

September 3, 2026 or until filled. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended.

Regular, Full-Time, Limited-Term (not to exceed two (2) years in duration from date of hire) RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Oahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC), located in Kailua, Oahu. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

$5,082.56 - $5,286.53/Mon.

• Manages and oversees all OISC field operations necessary to implement action plans targeting invasive plant and/or animal species for control.
• Directs, supervises, and assigns work to OISC field staff (10 FTEs).
• Supervises support staff field crews directly or delegates responsibility to Field Crew Leaders.
• Assists the OISC Manager in
  1) translating the action plans, with guidance from the OISC Steering Committee and subject matter experts, into appropriate on-the-ground accomplishments, and
  2) establishing priorities for and guidance of all OISC field operations to achieve the project mission objectives.
• Participates and trains field leaders, volunteers, and associates in all aspects of field operations, including plant and animal identification, field procedures, equipment use and care, herbicide application, interactions with members of the public, and helicopter operations.
• Drives project vehicles both on and off road.
• Leads or co-leads Inter- agency field crews or may defer leadership to other agency team leaders.
• May work directly under an Interagency Incident Commander on large multi-crew projects.
• Manages field operations with support staff including: procuring and maintaining needed equipment and supplies, scheduling and directing helicopter operations, establishing daily field priorities, and keeping precise daily records of all field efforts.
• Coordinates field operations with cooperators from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), The Board of Water Supply, and others.
• Ensures all operations are conducted according to legal requirements, accepted safety standards and that proper protective equipment is utilized.
• Establishes and implements protocols to prevent seed dispersal by field crews.
• Helps to establish and maintain favorable public relations, landowner relations, and quality control of action by the team with support staff.
• Records detailed field data, summarizes data analysis using various computer programs, and assists with progress reports.
• Must be flexible with work schedule, and available for early morning/late-night hours and occasional weekends.
• Regular overnight travel to other field sites may be required.

• Education:
  
  Associate`s Degree from an accredited community college or at least two (2) years (achieved at least 48 credit hours) of college-level coursework. (High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and at least two (2) years of related work experience may substitute for an Associate`s Degree.).
• Experience:
  
  Two to four (2-4) years of experience in field activities related to invasive species control and natural resources management, including experience working in and around helicopters, and at least six to twelve (6-12) months of supervisory experience over paid staff. Must have attendance in supervisory training programs.
• Knowledge:
  Strong working knowledge of activities related to invasive species fieldwork including herbicide, helicopters, chainsaws, survey methods and hand control methods. Knowledge of safety protocols. Knowledge of threats from incipient…