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Forestry Researcher PDF icon  [New!] 
American Samoa Community College seeks a forestry researcher. Closing date: open until filled. (Posted 11 March 2010.)
Plant Pathologist - American Samoa PDF icon  [New!] 
American Samoa Community College seeks a plant pathologist. Closing date: open until filled. (Posted 11 March 2010.)
Bird Survey - Tonga PDF icon  [New!] 
Tonga Community Development Trust seeks expressions of interest from persons capable of conducting a species survey of Polynesian megapode. Closing date: 31 March 2010. (Posted 11 March 2010.)
Part-time Biological Field Researcher [New!] 
A part-time, temporary position to survey native plants and insects on the Big Island is posted on craigslist. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 11 March 2010.)
Research Support Invasive Species [New!] 
University of Hawaii, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences department in Hilo seeks a research associate to assist in identifying invasive pests of agricultural and floricultural crops. Closing date: 22 March 2010. (Posted 11 March 2010.)
Cultural Resources Field Technician [New!] 
SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks an field technician for archaeological surveys in Guam. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 11 March 2010.)
Proposal Coordinator/Technical Editor [New!] 
SWCA Environmental Consultants in Honolulu seeks a proposal coordinator/technical editor. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 11 March 2010.)
Soil Conservationist [New!] 
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks a soil conservationist on Kauai. Closing date: 12 April 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NRCS-PIA-10-11B. Posted 11 March 2010.)
Biological Science Technician (Natural Resources) [New!] 
USDA Forest Service in Hilo, Hawaii, seeks a biological science technician to serve as Hawaii Experimental Forest Coordinator. Closing date: 23 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number ADS10-PSW-IPIF-0026D. Posted 10 March 2010.)
Archaeologist ** 2 days only [New!] 
The Department of Navy Environmental Planning Division at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, seeks an archaeologist. Closing date: 12 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NW0-0193-12-4B600086-HQ. Posted 10 March 2010.)
Supervisory Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) [New!] 
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks in Honolulu, seeks a technician for its Wildlife Damage Management program. Closing date: 15 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number 24WS-2010-0066. Posted 9 March 2010.)
Supervisory Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) [New!] 
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks in Hilo, Hawaii, seeks a technician for its Wildlife Damage Management program. Closing date: 15 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number 24WS-2010-0067. Posted 8 March 2010.)
Supervisory Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) [New!] 
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on Kauai seeks a technician for its Wildlife Damage Management program. Closing date: 15 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number 24WS-2010-0065. Posted 8 March 2010.)
Research Ecologist [New!] 
A position is available for a research ecologist in the National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, in Honolulu to support the cetacean and Hawaiian monk seal research programs. Closing date: 2 April 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NMFS-PIC-2010-0012. Posted 5 March 2010.)
STEM Career Development Mentors
The Pacific American Foundation is seeking applicants for Project Imi Naauao Early STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) career development mentors who are interested in working with youth to increase the awareness of and interest in STEM-related careers through a culture-based program. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 4 March 2010.)
Program Officer, Forest and Marine
World Wildlife Fund seeks a program officer for forest and marine conservation programs of the islands of South East Asia and the Pacific. Closing date: 15 March 2010. (Posted 4 March 2010.)
Wildlife Biologist PDF icon
SWCA Environmental Consultants in Honolulu seeks a wildlife biologist for field investigations and biological monitoring. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 2 March 2010.)
Biologist
Oceanit on Oahu seeks a research biologist. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 1 March 2010.)
Natural Resources Field Assistant PDF icon
Oahu Invasive Species project, Department of Forestry and Wildlife on Oahu, seeks a field assistant. Closing date: 22 March 2010. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#10093. Posted 1 March 2010.)
PMNM Research Coordinator PDF icon
A research coordinator is available with Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM). Closing date: 18 March 2010. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#10086. Posted 25 February 2010.)
PMNM Research Support Technician PDF icon
A support position is available with Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM). Closing date**extended**: 25 March 2010. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#10087. Posted 25 February 2010.)

Ornithological Research Technician
Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project seeks four avian conservation field assistants. Closing date: **extended***11 June 2010. (Go to the Texas A&M University jobs board and search for job #20601. Posted 10 December 2009, repost 25 February 2010.)
Ph.D. Fellowship Opportunities
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is seeking students interested in pursuing a doctorate in sustainability, conservation, and natural resources. Closing date: 1 April 2010. (Go to the Texas A&M University jobs board and search for job #21593. Posted 25 February 2010.)
Aquaculture Adviser
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community in New Caledonia invites applications for the position of aquaculture adviser. Closing date: 31 March 2010. (Posted 25 February 2010.)
Research Officer
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community in New Caledonia invites applications for the position of science and and technology research officer. Closing date: 31 March 2010. (Posted 25 February 2010.)
Project Officer - Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change PDF icon
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Program seeks a climate change project officer. Closing date: 8 April 2010. (Posted 25 February 2010.)
Climate Change Mitigation Officer PDF icon
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Program in Samoa seeks an officer for climate change mitigation. Closing date: 8 April 2010. (Posted 25 February 2010.)
Soil Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks a soil conservationist in Hilo, Hawaii. Closing date: 24 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NRCS-PIA-10-08B. Posted 23 February 2010.)
Capacity Development Adviser PDF icon
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Program (SPREP) in Samoa seeks an advisor for development and promotion of environmental training to Pacific Island countries, among other duties. Closing date: 31 March 2010. (Posted 18 February 2010.)
EPSCoR ENDER Network Technician PDF icon
A technician position is available with the Hawaii Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Environmental Dynamics and Ecosystems Responses (ENDER), Biology Department, located at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Closing date: 12 March 2010. (Follow the links for employment from RCUH and search for Job ID#10076. Posted 15 February 2010.)
Natural Resources Specialist/Soil Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Service in Honolulu seeks a resource conservationist. Closing date: 15 March 2010. (USA JOBS announcement number NRCS PIA-10-06B . Posted 12 February 2010.)
Environmental Finance Program Manager
Booz Allen firm in Honolulu seeks a manager to support the environmental program for a Department of Defense client. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 11 February 2010.)
Volunteer Internships - Bird Banding in Saipan
The Institute for Bird Populations seeks two interns for mist netting and bird banding in Saipan from April to October 2010. Closing date: not stated. (Posted 9 February 2010.)
Assistant Professor of Marine Science (Geological Oceanographer)
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.)
Waianae Youth Leadership Training College Internship  PDF icon
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Coral Reef and Coastal Management Liaisons- CNMI;
I.M. Systems Group is seeking a coral reef and coastal zone program specialist to serve as management liaisons to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Closing date: not listed. (Posted 1 October 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.)
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.)
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.)
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: 3 June 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: 15 April 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: 14 April 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.)
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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