Show HAWAIʻI LEGACY LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM RESEARCH & PLANNING COORDINATOR – ID# 224671

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HAWAIʻI LEGACY LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM RESEARCH & PLANNING COORDINATOR – ID# 224671.

CLOSING DATE:  October 2, 2024, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first).

INQUIRIES:  Suzanne Case 808-956-9075 (Oahu). 

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the University of Hawaiʻi, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), Office of Land and Ocean Conservation Futures (LOCF), located in the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), Native Ecosystems Protection and Management Section (NEPM), Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP), located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.  Telework (from employee’s residence city and state) may be permissible subject to review and approval by Principal Investigator and RCUH. 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:  $4,833.33 - $5,416.66/Mon. 

DUTIES:  Conducts long-term futures planning for LLCP operations. Enhances LLCP data acquisition, management, analysis, and interpretation. Engages partners, constituents, decisionmakers, stakeholders, and expert knowledge in charting a course for future LLCP operations. Prepares an update to the Resource Land Acquisition Plan that presents the research results. Drives to project sites to assist with mapping properties and site monitoring. Strengthens internal and external LLCP relationships by identifying and assessing preferred technologies for maintaining various types of internal and external program communications. Increases revenues and spending authority for the Land Conservation Fund by analyzing the history of Land Conservation Fund revenue, spending authority, actual expenditures, and real property investments. Secures outside funding for continued LLCP research and planning efforts. 

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.
EXPERIENCE
Two to four (2-4) years of full-time engagement with scientific, policy, planning, or administrative/financial aspects of land conservation, resource management, or related programs, or equivalent experience.
KNOWLEDGE
Interest and ability to learn federal, state and county land protection mechanisms, zoning and entitlements required.  Interest and aptitude required. 
ABILITIES & SKILLS
Strong capability required in GIS and data management or serious interest and ability to learn quickly.  Collaboration skills required. Ability to simplify complex processes and translate them clearly to stakeholders required. Good writing skills required.  Written and graphic communication skills important. Required to solve problems when they arise and take appropriate corrective actions.  Advanced level of judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills required to perform moderate to complex assignments and projects on a regular basis.  Works independently, yet also as part of a team. Must be able to organize time and job demands for timely completion of responsibilities, use discretion, and maintain confidentiality regarding pending conservation transactions, sensitive natural and cultural resources, legislative strategies, and other matters.  Work must be in accordance with DLNR, the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i (RCUH) and OVPRI policies, management guidelines, and enabling legislation. Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Ability to effectively conduct work remotely (e.g., telework) as applicable. Post Offer/Employment Condition:  Must be able to pass a post offer criminal background check. Must be able to complete the UH Title IX training within twelve (12) months from date of hire. Must be able to complete the UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months. 
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS
Primarily office work, but occasional field work, primarily day trips to inspect past, current, and potential land protection sites.  Must be able to hike six miles with moderate elevational changes on and off roads and trails, carrying 20 pounds (water, personal gear, equipment).
POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and trainings and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies, procedures, and trainings.  Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.). 

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:    

Experience with real property transactions and land tenure preferred. Experience with field mapping methods, geo-location, ground truthing preferred. Knowledge of Hawaiʻi geography, land ownership and governing authorities preferred.  Knowledge of state budget and legislative processes preferred. Familiarity with natural and cultural and agricultural resource conditions preferred.  Knowledge of planning methods preferred. Ability to track and manage budgets preferred. Facilitation skills preferred. Drone (UAV) skills with license highly beneficial; or desire and willingness to learn drone skills and become licensed. GIS and data management skills highly beneficial.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to https://www.rcuh.com/work/careers/. You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Professional References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/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. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuh_recruitment@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872. Please visit https://www.rcuh.com/document-library/3-000/benefits/rcuh-benefits-at-a-glance/ for more information on RCUH’s Benefits for eligible employees.

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