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Hawaii / Pacific Region

This page highlights invasive species/conservation-related job opportunities for Hawaii and the Pacific. See also:

Volunteer Opportunity on Laysan PDF icon  [New!] 
The US Fish and Wildlife Service seeks one volunteer to assist with non-native plant control, endemic plant propagation, plant monitoring and bird surveys for approximately six months, starting 25 August 2008, on Laysan island. Please respond quickly. (Posted 21 July 2008 per C. Rehkemper.)
Community Coordinator Watershed Issues PDF icon  [New!] 
Hui o Koolaupoko is seeking a community coordinator for community awareness, education, outreach and volunteer projects related to watershed issues in the Koolaupoko area of windward Oahu. Closing date: 08 August 2008. (Posted 18 July 2008 per Todd A. Cullison.)
Fisheries Program Educational Outreach Coordinator PDF icon  [New!] 
The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research seeks a coordinator responsible for developing and implementing an outreach and education program for the Pacific Islands Regional Office and the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. Closing date: 06 August 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28398. Posted 16 July 2008.)
State Park Interpretive Technicians [New!] 
Ranger positions are available on all major islands with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources to interpret the natural and cultural resources of State parks for park users and the community. Closing date:open until filled. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208203. Posted 15 July 2008.)
Park Ranger (Interpretation) [New!] 
A ranger position is open at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island for interpretation of the Park's diverse geological, biological, and cultural resources. Closing date: 28 July 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number HAVO-DEU-2008-48. Posted 15 July 2008.)
Supervisory Wildlife Biologist (District Supervisor Guam) [New!] 
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks a supervisory biologist for overseeing the control of wildlife damage to a variety of agricultural and natural resources on Guam. Closing date: 04 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number 24WS-2008-0157. Posted 15 July 2008.)
WWF Solomon Islands Program Manager PDF icon  [New!] 
World Wildlife Fund seeks a manager responsible for conservation projects, staff, finances and administration for the WWF Solomon Islands program. Closing date: 31 July 2008. (Posted 15 July 2008.)
Wildlife Refuge Specialist [New!] 
US Fish and Wildlife Service Hawaiian and Pacific Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex is recruiting candidates for one permanent but intermittently scheduled wildlife refuge manager in Honolulu, Hawaii. Closing date: 08 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number FS-198288 (DS). Posted 11 July 2008.)
JIMAR Assistant Researcher PDF icon  [New!] 
The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR) in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks an assistant researcher for research on models of the spatial dynamics of tunas and other large pelagic marine animals. Closing date: 30 September 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28387. Posted 11 July 2008.)
Lecturer (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology)
University of Hawaii at Manoa Biology Department seeks a lecturer in ecology, evolution and conservation biology. Closing date: 23 July 2008. (Go to Work at UH to see original posting. Posted 10 July 2008.)
Climate Change Adaptation Officer
Pacific Regional Environment Program seeks a climate change adaptation officer based in Apia, Samoa. Closing date: 22 August 2008. (Posted 10 July 2008.)
Resource Ranger Maui PDF icon
Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit seeks two rangers to provide professional and educational services at Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, on the Island of Maui. Closing date: 25 July 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28380. Posted 03 July 2008.)
Sutainable Fisheries Associate PDF icon
The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research, located at the National Marine Fisheries Service's Pacific Islands Regional Office in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks an associate for National Environmental Policy Act compliance pertaining to fishery management in the western Pacific. Closing date: 08 August 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28379. Posted 03 July 2008.) (Posted 10 July 2008.)
Conservation Agronomist
The Natural Resources Conservation Service on Oahu seeks a conservation agronomist. Closing date: 01 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number NRCS-PIA-08-15B. Posted 08 July 2008.)
Soil Conservationist
The Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks a soil conservationist for the Island of Hawaii. Closing date: 01 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number NRCS-PIA-08-14B. Posted 08 July 2008.)
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Program Manager PDF icon
A program manager position is available with Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in Kahului, Maui. Applicant must have basic knowledge of native Hawaiian plants and host culture. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 07 July 2008.)
Natural Resources Office Associate PDF icon
The U.S. Army Garrison Environmental Office, Natural Resources Section on Oahu seeks an office associate. Closing date: 28 July 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28371 Posted 03 July 2008.)
Fisheries Scientist
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community based in New Caledonia invites applications for the position of fisheries scientist (population dynamics and ecosystem modelling). Closing date: 05 September 2008. (Posted 03 July 2008.)
Field Coordinator Coral Reef Initiative
A position is available with the Hawaii Coral Reef Initiative project in West Maui for a coordinator for volunteer activities, assistance in underwater field work, and data analysis. Closing date: 14 July 2008. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 78820T. Posted 02 July 2008.)
Program Manager - Samoa
The Pacific Regional Environment Program (SPREP) in Apia, Samoa, seeks a manager for the Pacific Futures program which includes components on climate change and sea level rise, pollution prevention and waste management, and environmental governance. Closing date: 1 August 2008. (Posted 02 July 2008.)
Fishery Policy Analyst
The National Marine Fisheries Service in Honolulu seeks two analysts to maintain healthy stocks important to commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries and protect their habitats. Closing date: 22 July 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number NMF-PIR-2008-0037. Posted 02 July 2008.)
Hawaii State Park Rangers PDF icon
The State of Hawaii is currently recruiting nine park interpretive technicians, aka park rangers, for parks on each of the major islands to promote awareness of natural and cultural resources, park rules, and safety concerns. Closing date: open until filled. (Posted 02 July 2008 per M. Yent.)
Coral Reef Ecologist PDF icon
National Marine Fisheries Service in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks a reef ecologist to enhance the management of coral reef habitats throughout Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Islands. Closing date: 14 July 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28370. Posted 01 July 2008.)
HAS Program Management Associate PDF icon
Hawaii Academy of Science (HAS) seeks an associate manager for the Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair and the Pacific Symposium for Science and Sustainability. Closing date: 18 July 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28367. Posted 01 July 2008.)
Supervisory Wildlife Biologist
A position is open for a supervisory wildlife biologist for the Wildlife Services Program in Guam for managing the brown treesnake program. Closing date: 21 July 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number 24WS-2008-0169. Posted 01 July 2008.)
Ornithological Field Assistant PDF icon
Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks an assistant for field activities for early detection of avian influenza in migratory and resident bird populations across the state. Closing date: 20 July 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28363. Posted 30 June 2008.)
Oceanic Fisheries Program Manager PDF icon
Secretariat of the Pacific Community seeks a fisheries manager stationed in New Caledonia to provide the best available scientific advice on the regional status of stocks of target tuna species, and to develop a better understanding of the status of tuna fishery-associated species and ecosystems. Closing date: 31 July 2008. (Posted 26 June 2008.)
BIISC Field Supervisor PDF icon
Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) seeks a field supervisor to manage all aspects of field operations including training, controlling invasive alien plant and animal species, equipment use and care, and helicopter operations. Closing date: 31 August 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28354. Posted 24 June 2008.)
Avian Conservation Field Assistants - Kauai PDF icon
The Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project needs short-term assistants for tracking released captive-bred native puaiohi into the Alakai wilderness. Closing date: 31 July 2008, review of applications begins early July. (Go to Malama Hawaii jobs to see announcement. Posted 18 June 2008.)
Conservation and Resources Enforcement Officers
The State of Hawaii seeks conservation officers statewide to enforce laws, rules, and regulations relating to the protection, conservation, and utilization of fish and wildlife, forest reserves, parks and historic sites, natural area reserves, other public lands and waters. Positions available are Officer II Hawaii, Officer II Maui, Officer II Oahu, Officer III Hawaii, Officer III Maui, and Officer III Oahu. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword "conservation" for location "Hawaii". Posted 18 June 2008.)
Boat Captain - Palmyra PDF icon  
The Nature Conservancy seeks a captain for safe navigation and operation of a 25' dive boat, oversight of offshore SCUBA dives and offshore fishing trips, and operation of skiffs with outboard motors to support conservation research on Palmyra atoll. Closing date: not stated. (Follow the links for employment from the TNC careers page and search for job id 10093. Posted 12 June 2008.)
Environmental Engineer/Management Adviser - Fiji PDF icon  
The Council of the Global Environment Facility seeks an environmental engineer Fiji to improve sustainable access to water and sanitation in Pacific Islands. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 12 June 2008.)
Fisheries Database Supervisor - New Caledonia PDF icon  
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) seeks a fisheries database supervisior to manage a tuna fishery database for the Pacific. Closing date: 31 July 2008. (Posted 12 June 2008.)
Veterinary Medical Officer 
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks veterinarians in Hawaii for assignments related to epidemiology, import and export, foreign animal diseases, or other regulatory veterinary medicine assignments. Closing date: 24 November 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number 24VS-2008-0256. Posted 10 June 2008.)
Forestry and Agriculture Coordinator - Fiji PDF icon  
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) seeks a coordinator for forestry, agriculture and forestry diversification issues in Fiji. Closing date: 31 July 2008. (Posted 09 June 2008.)
Positions in Waimea Valley PDF icon  
A cultural programs manager, cultural programs specialist, two field educators, an event coordinator, and recruitment/training coordinator are needed Hiipaka LLC, to interpret, preserve, present and educate the public about the historic sites, artifacts, and botanical resources in Waimea Valley, Oahu. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 04 June 2008, updated 09 June 2008 per Temaleti K Uluave.)
NTBG Geographic Information Systems Coordinator PDF icon  
The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time position as a Geographic Information Systems Coordinator in the Living Collections and Horticulture Department on the Southshore, Kauai. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 06 June 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.)
Foresters Oahu  
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources seeks a Forester IV and Forester V on Oahu. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208182 and 208183. Posted 04 June 2008.)
Foresters Kauai  
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources seeks a Forester II, Forester III, and Forester IV on Kauai. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208179, 208180, and 208181. Posted 04 June 2008.)
Quarantine Station Operations Supervisor  
The State of Hawaii seeks a manager responsible for the day-to-day operational activities of the Quarantine Station. Closing date: continuous recruitment. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208173. Posted 04 June 2008.)
Assistant Professor of Biology  
UH Hilo seeks an assistant professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in conservation biology, evolution, ecology, biostatistics or introductory biology. Review of applications will begin 23 June 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 86432T. Posted 04 June 2008.)
Marine Biology Community Education Coordinator  
The Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology seeks a coordinator to develop and implement informal education programs that support marine science literacy in Hawaii, with focus on marine science and the environment. Review of applications will begin on 20 June 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 86043. Posted 04 June 2008.)
Galley/Housekeeping Manager - Palmyra PDF icon   
The Nature Conservancy seeks a galley manager for TNC's research camp on Palmyra atoll. Closing date: not stated (Follow the links for employment from the TNC careers page and search for job id 10090. Posted 04 June 2008.)
Forestry and Wildlife Worker II
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources seeks a forestry and wildlife worker on the island of Hawaii. Closing date: open until filled. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208170. Posted 21 May 2008.)
Invasive Plants Control and Management Specialist
The University of Hawaii is seeking an invasive plants specialist to be stationed at Kula, Maui. Review of applications will begin on 29 August 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 83459. Posted 20 May 2008.)
Aviculture Interns PDF icon
Aviculture interns are wanted for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program at the Maui Bird Conservation Center (MBCC) on the island of Maui. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 19 May 2008 per A. Poopatanapong.)
Assistant Professor Botany 
The University of Hawaii at Manoa is seeking an assistant professor to develop an active research program in plant community ecology along with teaching duties. Review of applications begins: 15 August 2008. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 0083297. Posted 14 May 2008.)
Hawaii Native Lands Program Coordinator 
The Trust for Public Land in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a coordinator to focus on projects that protect coastlines and properties that perpetuate Hawaiian culture. Closing date: not stated. (See Trust for Public Land job #1802.Posted 14 May 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.)
KS Natural Resources Planner/Analyst  
Kamehameha Schools has an immediate opening for a planner to assist the ecologist with natural resources conservation stewardship and review efforts on KS Hawaii lands. Duties include assessing existing ecological conditions and undertaking needed surveys and assessments to develop or revise natural resource management strategies. Closing date: not stated. (Go to Employment Opportunities at Kamehameha Schools and search for requisition number 008312. Posted 07 May 2008.)
Development Director (San Francisco or Modesto, CA) PDF icon  
The Tuolumne River Trust has an immediate opening for a Development Director to oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan that will increase and diversify the Trust's base of support. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 02 MAy 2008 per Karyn Carr.)
Postdoc Researcher in Carbon Cycle Modeling PDF icon  
The University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology seeks a postdoc researcher on global climate system-carbon cycle interrelations with an emphasis on future marine biogeochemical cycles. Closing date: ***extended*** 29 August 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28235. Posted 16 April 2008.)
Student Positions for Diamond Head State Monument PDF icon  
Two student positions are available at the visitor information booth at Diamond Head Monument, Oahu, Hawaii. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 14 April 2008 per Yara Lamadrid-Rose.)
Researcher Ants on Galapagos Islands PDF icon   
The Charles Darwin Foundation is seeking a graduate student/researcher to study the invasion process of Monomorium destructor and determine the impact it is having on Galapagos ecosystems. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 28 March 2008.)
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: 06 March 2009. (USA JOBS announcement number DON0401. Posted 19 March 2008.)
Fisheries Scientist PDF icon
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center located in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a scientist to analyze and model fishery statistics and data collected from biological and oceanographic surveys. Closing date: ***extended*** 31 July 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28115. Posted 15 February 2008.)
Forestry and Wildlife Worker II- Maui
The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources seeks a worker on Maui for a variety of job operations in support of forestry, wildlife and other natural resource management programs. Closing date: open until position filled. (Go to governmentjobs.com and search for keyword 208036. Posted 13 February 2008.)
 
Forest Protection Coordinator in Indonesia

The World Wildlife Fund is seeking a forest protection coordinator in Indonesia. Duties will include development of protected areas networks. See the online job posting details. Closing date: not stated. For more information, contact Human Resources Development; e-mail: HRD@wwf.or.id. No phone inquiries. (Info posted 27 December 2007 by PN.) (URL: http://www.wwf.or.id/index.php?fuseaction=howyoucanhelp.workforus&language=i)

 
Tour Guide

The National Tropical Botanical Garden is seeking a tour guide on Kauai. Duties will include providing guided tours in the Allerton Garden and the McBryde Garden. See the online job posting details. Closing date: not stated. For more information, contact NTBG Human Resources Department at: (808)332-7324 ext. 229. (Info posted 18 December 2007 by PN.) (URL: http://ntbg.org/about/jobs.php#278)

 
Kauai Plant Extinction Prevention Coordinator

The Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit is seeking a plant extinction prevention coordinator on Kauai. Duties will include ensuring that on-the-brink endangered species populations are protected from major threats in a manner consistent with Federal and State environmental quality policies.. See the online job posting details PDF icon Closing date: 09 September 2008. (For the most current posting, go to the RCUH Careers website and search for job ID# 27506.) For more information, contact Joan Yoshioka 333-1439 (Hawaii). (Info posted 07 September 2007 by PN.) (URLs: http://tinyurl.com/rtjyv; http://www.hear.org/announcements/pdfs/20070907rcuh27506.pdf)

 
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)

 
Forestry and Wildlife Technician IV

The State of Hawaii is seeking a forestry and wildlife technician IV on the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai. Duties will include a wide variety of complex specialized technical functions in support of forestry, wildlife and other natural resources research, development, management and maintenance projects. See the online job posting details (closing date: continuous). For more information, contact the Department of Human Resources Development (voice: (808)-587-0994. (Info posted 28DEC2006 by LF.) (URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hawaii/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=53070)

 
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)

 
Plant Quarantine Inspector I (Updated!)

The State of Hawaii is seeking a plant quarantine inspector at locations statewide in Hawaii. See the online job posting details (closing date: continuous recruitment). For more information, contact human resources (voice: (808)-587-0994). (Info posted 15JUL2006 by LF.) (URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hawaii/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=40902)

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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