Show WILDLIFE/BOTANICAL ASSISTANT – ID# 224825

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WILDLIFE/BOTANICAL ASSISTANT – ID# 224825.

CLOSING DATE: December 6, 2024. INQUIRIES:  Joan Yoshioka 808-985-6087 (Hawai‘i). 

(3) Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO), located on the Island of 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:  $3,525/Mon. 

DUTIES:  Inspects, repairs, and constructs feral ungulate control fences.  Drives to access field sites and occasionally travels to Hilo to make purchases. Will work in and around helicopters. Controls alien plants manually or with herbicides.  Monitors pig activity transects and alien plant transects. Records field data on control and monitoring projects.  May assist in native plant restoration and endangered sea turtle, Nene, or petrel restoration programs, as assigned. 

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
Up to one (0-1) year of experience in alien plant or weed control, or fence construction.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of native and alien Hawaiian flora.  Knowledge of herbicide mixing, use, and safety.
ABILITIES & SKILLS
Ability to use a compass and map. 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. Must be able to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Post Offer/Employment Condition:  Must complete the online Hazard Communication training immediately after hire or no later than employee’s initial exposure to hazardous chemicals.  Must possess the American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to obtain the certificate following the training provided within three (3) months from date of hire) and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must be able to complete basic helicopter safety course (A100) within twelve (12) months from date of hire. If selected for use of chainsaws, must submit chainsaw training certification to PCSU prior to activity.
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS
Ability to hike and camp in remote areas and rugged terrain under inclement weather conditions for up to five (5) consecutive days.  Ability to backpack, lift, and carry up to forty (40) pounds unassisted.
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:    

Previous experience controlling feral ungulates and alien plants with a land management agency.  Previous fence building experience.  Previous experience supervising or leading projects.
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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