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Hawaii / Pacific Region

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

Researchers - Galapagos [New!] 
The Charles Darwin Foundation in Galapagos seeks reseachers for five themes: biodiversity, ecological changes, community and ecosystem processes, human geography, and ecological restoration. Closing date: 31 December 2008. (Posted 20 August 2008.)
Park Ranger (Protection) [New!] 
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island seeks a ranger for front-country and back-country patrol activities. Closing date: 02 September 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number HAVO-DEU-2008-55. Posted 20 August 2008.)
Coastal Management Specialist [New!] 
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks a specialist to manage NOAA's Pacific Services Center in Honolulu. Closing date: 26 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number NOS-CSC-2008-0037. Posted 20 August 2008.)
Park Ranger (Interpretation) [New!] 
The National Park Service USS Arizona Memorial on Oahu seeks a ranger to encourage visitors to develop a sense of stewardship for park resources. Closing date: 29 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number HAVO-DEU-2008-53. Posted 19 August 2008.)
Park Ranger (Interpretation) [New!] 
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island seeks a ranger for K-12 education programs and Centennial Challenge Junior Ranger Adventure Book program. Closing date: 22 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number HAVO-DEU-2008-54. Posted 19 August 2008.)
Fish and Wildlife Administrator  [New!] 
National Marine Fisheries Service in Honolulu seeks an adminstrator to manage the Protected Resources Division in the Pacific Islands Regional Office. Closing date: 30 September 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number NMF-PIR-2008-0035. Posted 18 August 2008.)
Marine Ecological Dive Support Specialist [New!] 
The Department Of The Navy seeks a diver for providing scientific dive expertise, designing and conducting ecology dive assessments, and regulatory consultation assistance at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Closing date: 18 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number SW8-0401-13-PP057091-DE. Posted 14 August 2008.)
Hawaiian Honeycreeper Research Assistants PDF icon  [New!] 
Research assistants are needed for nest studies of Maui parrotbill and akohekohe, endangered forest honeycreepers, on Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii. Six positions are available from January through June 2009. Closing date: 10 October 2008. (Go to Society for Conservation Biology jobs page and search for position #12046. Posted 14 August 2008.)
Hawaiian Honeycreeper HYCC Research Assistant PDF icon  [New!] 
A research assistant is needed for nest studies of Maui parrotbill and akohekohe, endangered forest honeycreepers, on Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, from November or January (flexible start date) to the end of October 2009. Closing date: 10 October 2008. (Go to Society for Conservation Biology jobs page and search for position #12047. Posted 14 August 2008.)
TNC Program Coordinator - Palmyra PDF icon  [New!] 
The Nature Conservancy seeks a Program Coordinator responsible for handling the daily operations of the Palmyra Project out of the TNC Honolulu Office. Closing date: 29 August 2008. (Follow the links for employment from the TNC careers page and search for job id 450003. Posted 14 August 2008 per J. Eber.)
Fisheries Economist PDF icon  [New!] 
The Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks an economist for research on commercial and recreational fishing vessels and seafood markets in support of fisheries management in the Pacific Islands areas. Closing date: 12 Sptember 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28454. Posted 12 August 2008.)
HCSU Project Coordinator  PDF icon  [New!] 
The Hawaii Cooperative Studies Unit (HCSU) and Pacific Islands Ecosystem Research Center (PIERC) located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii seeks a coordinator to apply principles of conservation genetics to National Park Service rare plant restoration programs. Closing date: 02 September 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28452. Posted 12 August 2008.)
Aviculture Interns Maui PDF icon [New!] 
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 12 August 2008 per A. Poopatanapong.)
Lanaihale Forest and Watershed Field Worker PDF icon  [New!] 
Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, located on Lanai, Hawaii, seeks a field worker for invasive alien plant and animal control or eradication. Closing date: 27 August 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID# 28447. Posted 11 August 2008.)
Invasive Species Field Worker - Maui  PDF icon  [New!] 
Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC), located on Maui, Hawaii seeks a field worker for invasive alien plant and animal control or eradication. Closing date: 27 August 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28446. Posted 11 August 2008.)
Graduate Assistant, Sea Grant
The University of Hawaii Sea Grant program seeks a graduate assistant for coordination of the Insular Pacific Regional Research, Information Planning and Coordination regional project and provide support on the Pacific Integrated Ocean Observing System regional project. Review of applications will begin on 15 August 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number GA11. Posted 07 August 2008.)
Facility Management Systems Coordinator
Haleakala National Park on the Island of Maui seeks a coordinator to support the Facility Management Software System (FMSS)/Facility Condition Assessment Software (FCAS) and increase organizational effectiveness of the maintenance division. Closing date: 20 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number HAVO-DEU-2008-52. Posted 06 August 2008.)
Plant Protection Technician
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks four technicians in Kahului, Maui, to perform routine inspections to enforce quarantine regulations. Closing date: 25 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number 24PQ-2008-0447. Posted 06 August 2008.)
Weed Science Society-EPA Liaison PDF icon
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is seeking a qualified individual to interact with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and serve as a liaison between WSSA members and EPA employees. Closing date: 30 September 2008. (Posted 04 August 2008.)
Maui County AmeriCorps Environmental Interns PDF icon
The AmeriCorps Environmental Program is now accepting applications for the 2008-09 year-round internship program for the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Duties include wildlife, land and native plant protection/restoration, invasive species removal, feral animal control, and fencing. Closing date: 19 September 2008. (Posted 04 August 2008 per D. Borges.)
Biologist - Hawaii Island
The Department of the Army seeks a biologist on the Big Island for field investigations to determine the impact of proposed projects on terrestrial communities. Closing date: 18 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number WTEW08465726D1. Posted 04 August 2008.)
Wildlife Refuge Specialist (Permits Manager)
US Fish and Wildlife Service in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Permits Manager for the Papahanuamokuakea Marine National Monument. Closing date: 18 August 2008. (USA JOBS announcement number FS-201832-KB FY08. Posted 04 August 2008.)
Fisheries Information Technology Officer (Tagging Data Analyst)
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community, based in Noumea, New Caledonia, seeks a fisheries tagging data analyst for projects leading to enhanced understanding of the population dynamics of tropical tuna and the sustainability of tropical tuna fisheries. Closing date: 31 August 2008. (Posted 31 July 2008.)
Professor of Law and Director of Island Resiliency and Climate Policy Center
The William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii at Manoa) seeks a law professor who will the direct University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program with focus on island climate change and environmental/climate justice. Closing date: Review of applications will begin on 18 August 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 0083338 & 0070117. Posted 31 July 2008.)
Director of Development, NTBG
National Tropical Botanical Garden is seeking a Director of Development who serves as the chief fundraising strategist responsible for all fundraising and related development programs. Position is based on Oahu. Closing date:not stated. (Posted 31 July 2008.)
Natural Resource Management Specialist  PDF icon
Sustainable Resources Group Intn'l, Inc., a small, Hawaii-based environmental consulting company, has an opening for a natural resource management specialist to provide specialized technical support in environmental/natural resources investigations and development of planning documents. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 31 July 2008 per Kristin Duin.)
Watershed Scientist/Water Resource Engineer PDF icon
Sustainable Resources Group Intn'l, Inc., a small Hawaii-based environmental consulting firm, seeks a watershed scientist/water resource engineer for a variety of interdisciplinary projects ranging from wetland design and watershed analysis, to sustainable design and development. Closing date: Position open until filled. (Posted 31 July 2008 per Kristin Duin.)
Assistant Professor of Biology - Hilo
University of Hawaii, Hilo, Hawaii Island, seeks an assistant professor of biology to teach and participate in the Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science graduate program. Closing date: Review of applications will begin on 01 September 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. (Go to Work at UH and search for position number 82909. Posted 24 July 2008.)
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Specialist PDF icon
The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission seeks a specialist to support all natural, cultural, and marine resources monitoring, protection, and maintenance activities within the Reserve. Closing date: not stated. (See the KIRC employment page position # 117428. Posted 24 July 2008.)
Entomology Intern PDF icon
US Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, at Volcano, Hawaii, seeks an entomology intern to map distributions of invasive ants within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and develop methods to control their spread, and to assist on other research projects. Closing date: not stated. (Go to Society for Conservation Biology jobs page and search for position #11941. Posted 24 July 2008.)
Natural Resource Management Technicians PDF icon
The Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit performing project tasks on land controlled by the U. S. Army Garrison on the Island of Oahu, seeks technicians at various levels to ensure activities on Army lands are done in accordance with applicable Army, Federal, and State regulations and laws, especially regarding endangered species, safety and health, and pesticides. Closing date: 18 August 2008. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#28403. Posted 23 July 2008.)
Volunteer Opportunity on Laysan PDF icon
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.)
State Park Interpretive Technicians
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.)
JIMAR Assistant Researcher PDF icon
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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)

 
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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