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Hawaii / Pacific Region

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Consultant and Biodiversity Expert  [New!] 
United Nations Development Program seeks a consultant and biodiversity expert in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Closing date: 16 July 2009. (Posted 2 July 2009.)
Coral Reef and Coastal Programs Specialist [New!] 
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. is seeking a coral reef and coastal zone program specialist to be located in either the Territory of Guam or on Saipan. Closing date: 31 July 2009. (Posted 2 July 2009.)
Climate Change Intern [New!] 
An internship position is available at Haleakala National Park on Maui through the Student Conservation Association. Closing date: Inquire immediately. Internship starts around August, 2009. (Posted 2 July 2009.)
WWF Western Melanesia, Conservation Director [New!] 
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks a conservation director in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Closing date: 13 July 2009. (Posted 2 July 2009.)
Park Ranger [New!] 
The National Park Service seeks rangers at Kaloko Honokohau and Puukoholo Heiau on the Big Island. Closing date: 13 July 2009. (USA JOBS announcement number PWRO-2009-101. Posted 29 June 2009.)
Coastal Processes Extension Agent
The University of Hawaii Sea Grant program seeks an extension agent in Maui County to assist in the review of shoreline development projects, land use planning and coastal hazards mitigation. Closing date: 7 July 2009. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 0086330T. Posted 25 June 2009.)
Geographic Information Technician PDF icon
The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research in Honolulu seeks a GIS technician for benthic habitat mapping studies and coral ecosystem assessment. Closing date: 7 July 2009. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#29259. Posted 24 June 2009.)
Geographic Information Specialist PDF icon
The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research in Honolulu seeks a GIS specialist for benthic habitat mapping studies and coral ecosystem assessment. Closing date: 7 July 2009. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#29258. Posted 24 June 2009.)
Geospatial Information Specialist  PDF icon
Department of Health Environmental Planning Office in Honolulu seeks a geospatial information specialist to edit and maintain the high-resolution National Hydrography Dataset for Hawaii. Closing date: 7 July 2009. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#29260. Posted 24 June 2009.)
Fisheries NEPA Analyst PDF icon
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu seeks an anallyst for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects. Closing date: 7 July 2009. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#29257. Posted 23 June 2009.)
Senior Natural Resources Management Coordinator  PDF icon
Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, performing project tasks on land controlled by the U. S. Army Garrison on Oahu, seeks a natural resources coordinator. Closing date: 6 July 2009. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#29256. Posted 23 June 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 Specialist PDF icon
The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands seeks an environmental specialist assigned at Schofield Barracks, Oahu. Closing date: 13 July 2009. (Posted 22 June 2009 per J. Horvath.)
Biologist / Fishery Biologist
National Marine Fisheries Service on Oahu seeks a biologist for the Hawaii Observer Program. Closing date: 6 July 2009. (USA JOBS announcement number NMF-PIR-2009-0013. Posted 19 June 2009.)
Watershed Field Assistant PDF icon
Koolau Mountains Watershed Partnership on Oahu seeks a field assistant for weed control, restoration, and biological surveys. Closing date: 3 July 2009. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#29255. Posted 19 June 2009.)
Watershed Field Assistant PDF icon
Koolau Mountains Watershed Partnership on Oahu seeks a field assistant for controlling feral animal populations, locating and controlling alien plant invasions using mechanical and chemical means, and monitoring native vegetation/ecosystem recovery. Closing date: 3 July 2009. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#29254. Posted 19 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.)
Northern Mariana Islands Fellowship
I.M. Systems Group, a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seeks an individual to serve as a Coral Reef Management Fellow for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Closing date: 31 July 2009. (Posted 18 June 2009.)
Fisheries Information Officer
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community seeks a fisheries officer to be based in New Caledonia. Closing date: 31 July 2009. (Posted 18 June 2009.)
Volunteer Opportunity on Laysan  PDF icon
One or two volunteers are needed for Laysan Island Restoration Project, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, from late July 2009 to mid March 2010. Proposed start date: 20 July 2009. Respond ASAP. (Posted 17 June 2009.)
Biodiversity Adviser
Pacific Regional Environmental Program seeks a biodiversity advisor posted in Samoa. Closing date: 24 July 2009. (Posted 15 June 2009.)
Water Quality Monitoring Program Assistant PDF icon
Malama Maunalua seeks a part-time contract employee to help manage a new citizen-based water quality monitoring program in Kuliouou and Wailupe streams. Closing date: not stated. (See announcement at Malama Hawaii jobs. Posted 12 June 2009.)
Fishery Data Surveyor/Debriefer/Diver PDF icon
The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research in Honolulu seeks a debriefer, data analyzer, and trainer for the Hawaii Observer Program. Closing date: 9 July 2009. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#29243. Posted 9 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.)
Research Volunteers - Waikamoi PDF icon
Research volunteers (4-6) are needed for two weeks, 7-18 September 2009, to do transect searches for endangered forest honeycreepers in Waikamoi Preserve on Haleakala, Maui. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 8 June 2009 per D. Becker.)
Hawaii Fellowship
I.M. Systems Group, a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seeks an individual to serve as a Coral Reef Management Fellow for Hawaii. Closing date: 31 July 2009. (Posted 4 June 2009.)
Guam Fellowship
I.M. Systems Group, a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seeks an individual to serve as a Coral Reef Management Fellow for Guam. Closing date: 31 July 2009. (Posted 4 June 2009.)
American Samoa Fellowship
I.M. Systems Group, a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seeks an individual to serve as a Coral Reef Management Fellow for American Samoa. Closing date: 31 July 2009. (Posted 4 June 2009.)
Volunteer Opportunity: The Dolphin Institute PDF icon
The Dolphin Institute in Honolulu is offering volunteer positions for college-level students to assist in the processing of data collected on humpback whales in Hawaiian waters. Closing date: open until filled. (Posted 2 June 2009 per K. Rose.)
Big Island Invasive Species Committee Manager PDF icon
Big Island Invasive Species Committee in Hilo, Hawaii, seeks a manager who works in conjunction with private and public partners to implement invasive species management projects on the Big Island. Closing date: *extended* 10 July 2009. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#29220. Posted 28 May 2009.)
Midway Atoll Volunteers Needed PDF icon
Three volunteer field assistants are needed for Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge from 6 August to 14 November 2009 to restore habitat, remove marine debris, and monitor seabirds, Laysan ducks, and wetlands. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 20 May 2009 per John Klavitter **contact email corrected 22 May 2009 ** PMNMLogistics@fws.gov).
NPS Vegetation Inventory Volunteer PDF icon
Volunteer needed for three months (June through August 2009) to assist field crews surveying the vegetation of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the west Hawaii National Parks (Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 14 May 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.)
Hawaiian Forest Bird Banding Volunteer PDF icon
Research volunteers are needed mid-November to mid-December 2009 for banding efforts of Maui Parrotbill, endangered forest honeycreepers, in Hanawi Natural Area Reserve on Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii. Closing date: 31 July 2009. (Go to Society for Conservation Biology jobs page and search for position #13773. Posted 7 May 2009.)
Bay Area Early Detection Network Coordinator - San Francisco PDF icon
The Bay Area Early Detection Network in San Francisco, California, seeks a coordinator for early detection and rapid response to infestations of invasive plants. Closing date: review of applications starts 18 May 2009 and continues until position is filled. (Posted 4 May 2009 per E. Speith.)
Pest Control Aid   
Hawaii Department of Agriculture seeks a pesticide aid on Oahu. Closing date: not stated. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208136. Posted 23 April 2009.)
Pest Control Technician  
Hawaii Department of Agriculture seeks a pest control technician. Closing date: not stated. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208137. Posted 23 April 2009.)
Pesticide Specialist  
The State of Hawaii seeks a pesticide specialist for inspection, regulatory, enforcement, and educational work. Closing date: not stated. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208315. Posted 23 April 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.)
Conservation and Resources Enforcement Administrator
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources seeks an administrator to oversee investigational and enforcement activities. Closing date: open until filled. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 209088. Posted 27 March 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.)
Junior Researcher in Remote Sensing of Global Vegetation
The University of Hawaii Natural Resources and Environmental Management program seeks a post-doctoral researcher to generate climate research-quality satellite data records of global vegetation indices and vegetation phenology. Closing date: application review begins 1 May 2009. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 0085391T. Posted 10 March 2009.)
Habitat Conservation Planner  PDF icon
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking one to two persons to develop a plan to protect native dry and mesic forest plants in the Puuwaawa Forest Reserve and Puuanahulu Game Management Area on the island of Hawaii. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 2 March 2009.)
Parks District Superintendent - Kauai
The State of Hawaii seeks a supervisor to plan, coordinate and direct the maintenance and operations of State parks and historic sites on Kauai. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 209052. Posted 26 February 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.)
Waianae Mountains Watershed Partnership Coordinator PDF icon
The Division of Forestry and Wildlife Oahu Branch will be recruiting a Waianae Mountains Watershed Partnership Coordinator. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 9 February 2009.)
KRCP 2009 Summer Internship Program PDF icon
The Kokee Resource Conservation Program (KRCP) is recruiting interns for its summer program on Kauai. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 27 January 2009.)
Entomologist 
The State of Hawaii seeks an entomologist level III on Oahu. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 209012. Posted 15 January 2009.)
Positions at Waimea Valley PDF icon
Hi'ipaka LLC seeks a business manager and human resources manager for its programs dedicated to preserving the cultural, ecological and historical resources of Waimea Valley, on the North Shore of Oahu. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 22 December 2008 per Jonathan Scheuer.)
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.)
Invasive Species Control Field Manager PDF icon  
Pono Pacific seeks a field manager for a control team to eradicate Florida blackberry and English holly in the Hakalau Reserve on Hawaii Island. Closing date: not stated. (See announcement at Malama Hawaii jobs. Posted 06 November 2008.)
Native Bird Protection PDF icon
Pono Pacific is has positions on the island of Oahu to protect the elepaio, a native Hawaiian forest bird. Closing date: not stated. (See announcement at Malama Hawaii jobs. Posted 06 November 2008.)
Botanist IV
The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources seeks a botanist on Kauai. Closing date: position open until filled. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208295. Posted 28 October 2008.)
Soil Scientist
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks soil scientists in Hawaii. Closing date: 25 September 2009. (USA JOBS announcement number UK535258. Posted 28 October 2008.)
Soil Conservationist
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks soil conservationists at several duty locations including Hawaii, Guam, and American Samoa. Closing date: 25 September 2009. (USA JOBS announcement number UK535257. Posted 28 October 2008.)
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.)
Park Grounds Improvement Supervisor II
Honolulu City and County seeks a park supervisor who plans, develops, maintains and supervises an effective improvement program for parks and playgrounds. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Posted 23 October 2008.)
Director Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center
The University of Hawaii in Hilo, Hawaii, seeks a director of the Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center. Review of applications will begin on 01 November 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 89483. Posted 21 August 2008.)
Entomologists  
The State of Hawaii seeks an Entomologist V and an Entomologist IV on Oahu. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208178 and 208177. Posted 04 June 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.)
 
Hawaii Conservation Land Manager

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is seeking a conservation land manager on the Big Island of Hawaii. Duties will include assisting in managing OHA conservation lands in the Wao Kele O Puna area in partnership with various community groups, organizations, and government agencies. See the online job posting details (closing date: unknown). For more information, contact Jonathan Scheuer at (e-mail: jonathans@oha.org). (Info posted 16JUL2007 by LF.) (URL: http://www.oha.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=363&Itemid=117)

 
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

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