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Research Oceanographer [New!] 
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu seeks an oceanographer for research on the ocean and ecosystem dynamics in the central North Pacific. Closing date: 26 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NMFS-PIC-2010-0010. Posted 8 February 2010.)
Fish and Wildlife Administrator  [New!] 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks an administrator for regional science and landscape conservation. Closing date: 9 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number R8-10-319534 LF or R1-10-317275 LF. Posted 8 February 2010.)
Conservation Initiatives Coordinator  PDF icon  [New!] 
Division of Forestry and Wildlife in Honolulu seeks a coordinator for development of conservation initiatives involving privately owned land. Closing date: 4 March 2010. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#10063. Posted 7 February 2010.)
Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps internships [New!] 
Work outdoors this summer! The Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps is offering environmental internships on five islands. Students and team leaders welcome to apply. Closing date: 28 February 2010. (Posted 7 February 2010.)
Humpback Whale Research Volunteer Opportunity PDF icon  [New!] 
The Dolphin Institute in Honolulu is offering volunteer positions for college-level students or recent graduates to assist in the processing of data collected on humpback whales in Hawaiian waters. Closing date: 8 March 2010. (Posted 5 February 2010.)
Assistant Professor of Marine Science (Geological Oceanographer)  [New!] 
The University of Hawaii at Hilo seeks an oceanographer. Closing date: Review of applications starts 2 April 2010. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 0082358. Posted 4 February 2010.)
Native Hawaiian Cultural Gardens Support [New!] 
The University of Hawaii seeks an educational specialist for the Ka Papa Loi o Kanewai Native Hawaiian Cultural Gardens. Closing date: 22 February 2010. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 0077594. Posted 4 February 2010.)
Fishery Policy Analyst [New!] 
A position is available for a fishery policy analyst for the National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Regional Office, located in Guam. Closing date: 8 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NMFS-PIR-2010-0012. Posted 4 February 2010.)
Prevention and Budgetary Conservation Biologist (Washington, DC) [New!] 
The U.S. Department of the Interior is looking for a conservation biologist to identify, analyze and recommend options for scientific and cooperative approaches to invasive species prevention and budgetary coordination. Closing date: 17 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number OS-CD-10-MM312453 (DEU). Posted 4 February 2010.)
Wildlife Refuge Specialist [New!] 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a wildlife refuge specialist for the daily administration and operations of Palmyra Atoll and Kingman Reef National Wildlife Refuges. Closing date: 3 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number R1-10-318514-AM. Posted 4 February 2010.)
Conservation Grant Adminstrator PDF icon  [New!] 
Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, Division of Forestry and Wildlife. in Honolulu seeks a grants administrator for the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC), invasive species projects, and other conservation programs. Closing date: 17 February 2010. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#10056. Posted 4 February 2010.)
Invasive Species Project Manager PDF icon  [New!] 
Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, Division of Forestry and Wildlife. in Honolulu seeks a project manager for the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC) and related invasive species projects. Closing date: 17 February 2010. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#10055. Posted 4 February 2010.)
Waianae Youth Leadership Training College Internship  PDF icon  [New!] 
College internships are available for Waianae or Nanakuli youth through the non-profit MA'O. Closing date: 30 April 2010. (See maoorganicfarms.org. Posted 31 January 2010.)
Summer Interns - Kauai[New!] 
Kokee Resource Conservation Program on Kauai is seeking summer interns. Housing is provided. Closing date: 1 March 2010. (Posted 27 January 2010.)
Fishery Policy Analyst [New!] 
The National Marine Fisheries Service in Honolulu seeks two policy analysts. Closing date: 9 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NMFS-PIR-2010-0013. Posted 26 January 2010.)
Philanthropy Coordinator PDF icon  [New!] 
The Nature Conservancy seeks a philanthropy coordinator in Honolulu. Closing date: 12 February 2010. (Follow the links for employment from the TNC careers page and search for job id 11757. Posted 25 January 2010.)
Assistant Marine Coordinator PDF icon  [New!] 
The Nature Conservancy seeks an assistant marine coordinator for its marine program on Maui. Closing date: 8 February 2010. (Follow the links for employment from the TNC careers page and search for job id 11755. Posted 25 January 2010.)
PIPES Student Interns [New!] 
The Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) operates as an umbrella program for four summer internship opportunities. The program focuses on tropical ecology, evolution, natural resources management, and environmental education and outreach. Interns work on mentored research projects with mentors from university, federal, state, and counties agencies, as well as non-profit organizations. Closing date: 12 February 2010. (Posted 22 January 2010.)
WWF Photo and Video Database Coordinator - Singapore
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Singapore seeks a coordinator for its online photo/video search and download service. Closing date: 10 February 2010. (Posted 21 January 2010.)
WWF Photo and Video Database Manager - Singapore
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Singapore seeks a manager for its online photo/video search and download service. Closing date: 10 February 2010. (Posted 21 January 2010.)
WWF Technology Specialist - Singapore
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Singapore seeks a technology and applications specialist. Closing date: 10 February 2010. (Posted 21 January 2010.)
Global Program Operations Director, Beijing
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in China seeks a programs director. Closing date: 22 February 2010. (Posted 21 January 2010.)
WWF Manager, Organizational Development Strategy and Delivery - Singapore
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Singapore seeks a manager for organizational development. Closing date: 7 February 2010. (Posted 7 February 2010.)
Senior Fisheries Scientist
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community in New Caledonia invites applications for the position of senior fisheries scientist (stock assessment). Closing date: 15 February 2010. (Posted 19 January 2010.)
Fisheries Economist
Two economists are needed for the National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Socioeconomics and Planning Group, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Closing date: 12 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NMFS-PIC-2010-0008. Posted 19 January 2010.)
Supervisory Wildlife Biologist
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in Honolulu seeks a supervisory wildlife biologist. Closing date: 8 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number 24WS-2010-0036. Posted 19 January 2010.)
Galapagos - Director of Terrestrial Science PDF icon
Darwin Foundation in Galapagos, Equador, seeks a director of terrestrial science. Closing date: 15 February 2010. (Posted 19 January 2010.)
Kalaupapa Community Sustainability Intern
Kalaupapa National Historical Park seeks an intern to assist with the implementation of the new recycling and compost facility at the settlement. Closing date: not stated. (Student Conservation Association position code 10863. Posted 14 January 2010.)
Wildlife Management Intern
The Student Conservation Association lists an intern position at Haleakala National Park starting in June 2010. Closing date: not stated. (Student Conservation Association position code 9792. Posted 14 January 2010.)
Consultant on Fisheries and Climate Change
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community seeks a consultant on fisheries and climate change. Closing date: 5 February 2010. (Posted 14 January 2010.)
Interdisciplinary (Postdoctoral) Research Associate
Agriculture Research Service Tropical Plant Genetic Resources and Disease Research in Hilo seeks a researcher for genetic manipulation of horticultural crops. Closing date: open until filled or 31 December 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number RA-10-046-L. Posted 14 January 2010.)
Interdisciplinary (Postdoctoral) Research Associate
Agriculture Research Service Tropical Plant Genetic Resources and Disease Research in Hilo seeks a researcher for genetic manipulation of horticultural crops. Closing date: open until filled or 31 December 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number RA-10-045-L. Posted 14 January 2010.)
Army Natural Resources Internships PDF icon
Oahu Army Natural Resource internship program in Wahiawa seeks paid interns for their summer program. Closing date: 11 March 2010. (Posted 14 January 2010.)
Natural Resources Manager/Supervisory Soil Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Service on Oahu seeks a natural resources manager/supervisory soil conservationist. Closing date: 12 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NRCS PIA-10-07B. Posted 13 January 2010.)
Non-Profit Tour Guide on the Big Island
Wilderness Inquiry seeks an individual interested in the natural history and environment of the Big Island to lead one to three tours per year. Share your passion with others and make a difference in their lives! The next tour is scheduled for 5-12 April 2010. Email jimbultman@wildernessinquiry.org to obtain application instructions and more information. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 08 January 2010 per J. Bultman.)
Hawaii Native Lands Project Manager 
Trust for Public Land in Honolulu seeks a manager for its Hawaiian Islands Program Long Range Strategic Plan. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 7 January 2010.)
Quantitative Ecologist (Benthic) PDF icon
The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center seeks an ecologist. Closing date: 4 February 2010. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#10003. Posted 5 January 2010.)
Environmental Planning Project Manager PDF icon
SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks an environmental planning project manager in Honolulu. Closing date: open until filled. (Posted 5 January 2010 per S. Jackson.)
Hawaii Native Lands Project Manager PDF icon
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) in Honolulu seeks a Hawaii Native Lands Project Manager for outreach, research, planning, and implementation of land conservation activities. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 31 December 2009 per K. Burgess.)
Pollution Prevention and Waste Management Adviser PDF icon
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Program in Samoa seeks an advisor for its pollution program. Closing date: 4 February 2010. (Posted 30 December 2009.)
Post-doc in Plant Molecular Ecology, Plant Conservation PDF icon
The Applied Plant Ecology Lab at the National University of Singapore seeks a post-doc for genetic studies on plant populations in South and Southeast Asia. Closing date: not stated. (Go to Society for Conservation Biology jobs page and search for position #14720. Posted 17 December 2009.)
Graduate Student Opening - Brown Treesnake Biology / Control PDF icon
Colorado State University/ USGS Fort Collins Science Center seeks a graduate student for research on brown treesnake on the island of Guam. Closing date: student to start in fall 2010. (Posted 17 December 2009.)
Post-Graduate Research Opportunity (PhD) - Bird Ecology Samoa PDF icon
David Butler Associates, based in New Zealand, seeks expressions of interest for graduate researchers on breeding and feeding ecology of endangered Samoan birds. Closing date: 19 February 2010. (Posted 17 December 2009.)
Hooulu Aina Program Coordinator PDF icon
A coordinator is needed to oversee the development and implementation of community-based health and environmental programs at a unique 100-acre Nature Park in Kalihi Valley. Closing date: not stated. (See announcement at Malama Hawaii jobs. Posted 17 December 2009.)
Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps Team Leaders
The Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps is seeking team leaders for its six week long summer program. Closing date: 28 February 2010. (Posted 16 December 2009.)
Fisheries Deputy Director-General
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (PIFFA), is inviting applications for the position of deputy director-general in Solomon Islands. Closing date: 28 February 2010. (Posted 10 December 2009.)
Coastal Planning Specialist
I.M. Systems Group, Inc., seeks a coastal planning specialist in Honolulu Closing date: not stated. (Posted 10 December 2009.)
Volunteer Plant Protection / Quarantine Specialist - Maldives PDF icon
The United Nations Volunteers program seeks a plant quarantine specialist in Maldives. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 7 December 2009.)
Landscape Architect
The City and County of Honolulu seeks a landscape architect. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Posted 19 November 2009.)
Forestry Researcher - American Samoa PDF icon
American Samoa Community College seeks a forest researcher. Closing date: open until filled. (Posted 6 November 2009.)
Coastal Hazards Resilience Coordinator
I.M. Systems Group, Inc., is looking for a Coastal Hazards Resilience Coordinator for the NOAA Pacific Services Center in Honolulu. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 22 October 2009.)
Environmental Scientist/Engineer
Belt Collins Hawaii in Honolulu is seeking a senior environmental scientist/engineer to manage and support technical environmental planning and compliance projects. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 15 October 2009.)
Coral Reef and Coastal Management Liaisons- Guam/CNMI;
I.M. Systems Group is seeking two coral reef and coastal zone program specialists to serve as management liaisons to the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Closing date: not listed. (Posted 1 October 2009.)
Soil Scientist;
The Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks soil scientists in various locations including Guam and Hawaii. Closing date: 25 September 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number UK535258. Posted 25 September 2009.)
Soil Conservationist;
The Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks soil conservationists at multiple locations including Guam, Hawaii, and American Samoa. Closing date: 25 September 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number UK535257. Posted 25 September 2009.)
Environmental Restoration Specialist
Booz Allen Hamilton company in Honolulu seeks a specialist with experience with the Air Force environmental restoration program. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 17 September 2009.)
Director of Environmental Services - Transportation
HDR company in Honolulu seeks a director of environmental planning and compliance for transportation infrastructure development. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 3 September 2009.)
Senior Program Manager
HDR company in Honolulu seeks a program manager with experience in environmental project management. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 3 September 2009.)
Postdoctoral Fellow (2 positions)
University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Natural Resources and Environmental Management seeks two postdocs for hydrology research. Application review begins 16 September 2009. (Go to Work at UH. Posted 3 September 2009.)
Senior NEPA Project Manager
HDR consulting firm in Honolulu seeks a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) specialist. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 20 August 2009.)
Junior Environmental Scientist
HDR consulting firm seeks an environmental scientist for pollution prevention/waste management in Honolulu. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 20 August 2009.)
Field Crew Leader - Northern Marianas PDF icon
University of Washington Department of Biology is seeking a field crew leader in the Mariana Islands for research on ecological and economic effects of complete bird loss on Guam. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 13 August 2009.)
Volunteer Opportunity - The Dolphin Institute PDF icon
The Dolphin Institute in Honolulu is offering a limited number of volunteer positions for college-level students or recent graduates to assist in the processing of data collected on humpback whales in Hawaiian waters. Positions are open until filled, but early application is encouraged. (Posted 11 August 2009.)
Historic Preservation Archaeologist
The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division seeks an archaeologist on Maui. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 6 August 2009.)
Zoo Animal Specialist
Honolulu Zoo seeks a mammal specialist. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 30 July 2009.)
Environmental Compliance Manager/Scientist
Hawaii International Environmental Services Inc. seeks an environmental compliance manager/scientist. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 23 July 2009.)
GIS Technician/Analyst
Hawaii International Environmental Services Inc. seeks a GIS technician. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 23 July 2009.)
Environmental Engineer - Saipan
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on Saipan seeks an environmental engineer. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 9 July 2009.)
Environmental Engineer PDF icon
General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an Environmental Engineer to work at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, to monitor impacts of military training. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 8 July 2009.)
Manager - Clean Air Branch Saipan
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands seeks a manager for the clean air program in Saipan. Closing date: open until filled. (Posted 22 June 2009.)
Environmental Lawyer - Saipan PDF icon
The U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands seeks an Assistant Attorney General to work with the Coral Reef Initiative in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 18 June 2009.)
Environmental Engineer
The US Department of Agency seeks environmental engineers at Pearl Harbor, Kaneohe, and Honolulu, Oahu and on the island of Guam. Closing date: 3 June 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number DON0819-HQ. Posted 9 June 2009.)
Intern - Maldives PDF icon
The Government of the Republic of Maldives seeks an intern to provide technical assistance to environmental impact assessment management for the country. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 8 June 2009.)
Volunteer positions with OceansWatch: Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea
Two volunteer vacancies available with OceansWatch are suitable for recent marine biology, environmental science or oceanography graduates. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 8 May 2009.)
Biological Science Technician / Specialist (Acquisition)  
The Department of the Navy seeks biological science technicians in multiple locations including Pearl Harbor and Kaneohe, Oahu, and Guam. Closing date: 15 April 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number DON0401-HQ. Posted 16 April 2009.)
Postdoctoral Fellow Water Resources
Water Resources Research Center seeks a researcher in watershed hydrology with emphasis on watershed modeling. Closing date: application review begins 23 March 2009. (Posted 10 March 2009.)
Environmental Engineer
The US Department of the Navy seeks environmental engineers at multiple locations including Pearl Harbor, Oahu and Guam. Closing date: 14 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number DON0819-HQ. Posted 17 February 2009.)
Biological Science Technician
The US Department of the Navy seeks technicians for duties in biology, agriculture or natural resource management in multiple locations including Kaneohe and Pearl Harbor, Oahu. Closing date: 12 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number DON0401-HQ. Posted 17 February 2009.)
Environmental Protection Specialist
The US Department of the Navy seeks environmental protection specialists at multiple locations including Kaneohe and Pearl Harbor, Oahu. Closing date: 12 February 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number DON0028-HQ. Posted 17 February 2009.)
Graduate Research Assistants - Hydrology PDF icon
The University of Hawaii Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management seeks two graduate research assistants for Hawaiian watershed research. Closing date: review of applications will begin on 26 December 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. (Posted 25 November 2008 per F. Abbas.)
Program Manager for Pelagic Fisheries Research
The University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology seeks a program manager for the Pelagic Fisheries Research Program. Closing date: Continuous recruitment. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 87545T. Posted 28 October 2008.)
Researcher Plant Functional Ecology
University of Hawaii at Manoa Botany Department seeks an assistant professor for research and teaching duties. Closing date: Continuous recruitment. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 0085790. Posted 28 October 2008.)
Park Grounds Improvement Supervisor I
Honolulu City and County seeks a park supervisor for the execution of grounds improvement and/or beautification programs. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Posted 23 October 2008.)
Volunteer Greeters at Waimea Valley Park PDF icon  
Volunteer greeters are being recruited for the Visitors Center in Waimea Valley. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 08 May 2008 per Kelly Perry.)
Biological Science Technician (Specialist)  
The Department of the Navy is seeking technicians to perform a variety of duties in biology, agriculture or natural resource management that are concerned with living organisms and how they adapt to the environment. Positions are open at Pearl Harbor and Kaneohe on Oahu. Closing date: 05 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number DON0401. Posted 19 March 2008.)
 
Volunteer On-Call Restoration Assistants

The National Tropical Botanical Garden is seeking volunteer on-call restoration assistants at the Lawai Valley, Kauai, Hawaii. Duties will include watering, weeding, planting and propagation while learning about native plant community restoration in theory and practice. See the online job posting details PDF icon (closing date: continuous recruitment). For more information, contact Lea Taddonio, Volunteer Coordinator (voice: (808)-332-7324 (ext. 228); e-mail: volunteer@ntbg.org). (Info posted 05SEP2006 by LF.) (URL: http://www.hear.org/announcements/pdfs/200609lawaivolunteer.pdf)

 
Forest Restoration Volunteers

The National Tropical Botanical Garden is seeking forest restoration volunteers at the Limahuli Preserve in Haena, Kauai, Hawaii. Duties will include hand-weeding, out-planting native plants, cutting down and poisoning invasive species and clearing trails. See the online job posting details PDF icon (closing date: continuous recruitment). For more information, contact Lea Taddonio, Volunteer Coordinator (voice: (808)-332-7324 (ext. 228); e-mail: volunteer@ntbg.org). (Info posted 05SEP2006 by LF.) (URL: http://www.hear.org/announcements/pdfs/200609limahulivolunteer.pdf)

Archived historical HEAR-posted job announcements

The HEAR-posted job announcements archive page contains historical job announcements from the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) (i.e. announcements which previously appeared on the page that you're now reading, but are older or out-of-date). (URL: http://www.hear.org/announcements/archival_job_announcements.htm)

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