Mkwp Nrm​/Invasive Weed Control Supervisor

Show MKWP NRM/INVASIVE WEED CONTROL SUPERVISOR – # 226112

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:
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Opportunity

Title:

MKWP NRM/INVASIVE WEED CONTROL SUPERVISOR – # 226112

REVISED POSTING: EXTENDED CLOSING DATE

MKWP NRM/INVASIVE WEED CONTROL SUPERVISOR – # 226112.

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Mauna Kahālāwai Watershed Partnership (MKWP), located in Maui, 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: $5,286.68 - $5,498.84/Mon.

DUTIES:
Responsible for planning and conducting projects in the field to implement the MKWP Watershed Management Plan for weed control strategies. Directs, supervises, and trains field crew, in activities related to management of watershed threats from invasive plant species. These include, but are not limited to weed control, scouting/surveying, transect monitoring, and photo points, including testing and identifying successful methods for control of various weed species.

Records detailed field data and summarizes and coordinates data analysis using various computer programs. Serves as a senior member of the field crew in other natural resource programs, including but not limited to fencing, animal control, and monitoring. Drives to field sites. Responsible for ordering and maintaining project equipment within program budget, and writing quarterly updates, annual reports and work plans.

Ensures that field operations follow and adhere to appropriate safety and operation policies/guidelines. Records detailed field data and spatial information and inputs data into Global Positioning System (GPS) and computers for analysis.

Associate’s Degree from an accredited community college in Natural Resource Management, Biological Science, Environmental Science, or related field with basic/related biology/natural resources courses.

Four to six (4-6) years of work experience with biological resources, conservation planning, or natural resource management. Includes at least one (1) year of supervisory experience in work related to research or agriculture with a land management agency or company relating to field operations (or must attend a minimum of six (6) supervisory training courses within twelve (12) months from date of hire and all RCUH supervisory training classes).

(Bachelor’s Degree from a four (4) year accredited college or university in Natural Resource Management, Biological Science, Environmental Science, or related field with basic/related biology/natural resources courses, may substitute for two (2) years of experience).

Strong working knowledge of the principles of ecology and conservation in Hawai‘i, specifically related to invasive plant species. Strong working knowledge of and expertise in field work techniques, logistical planning, data collection/management, and ecosystem monitoring protocols. Knowledge of Hawaiian flora and fauna. Knowledge of watershed and island ecosystem processes, including incipient alien plant and animal invasions. Knowledge of safe and effective herbicide use and weed and ungulate control techniques.

Ability to use herbicides to control weedy vegetation in a forest environment. Must be proficient in ArcGIS and GPS (Garmin, Locus Pro, Apps, etc.). Ability to collect detailed field data, organize,…