Assistant Wildlife Biologist

Under the supervision and guidance of the Wildlife Biologist, assists with executing the Department’s wildlife programs. With limited supervision, manages seabird colony monitoring and protection program in coordination with research partners and permitting agencies. Serves as point-of-contact for contractors and other partners on projects such as predator-proof fences, specialized seabird monitoring, and predator control. Manages field operations and logistics for monitoring native and non-native wildlife populations, including seabirds, invertebrates, non-native predators, and ungulates, and supports invasive species control. Coordinates with other Conservation Department programs to ensure effective protection of native wildlife populations. Responsible for equipment deployment and monitoring, field surveys, data collection and management, and report preparation in coordination with the Wildlife Biologist.

Compensation:

$60,000 - $75,000/year (Exempt)

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to:     Wildlife Biologist

Supervises:    Wildlife Technicians, may lead/oversee other Conservation Department staff, volunteers, contractors, cooperator and partner staff in the field depending on the project.

• Conduct individual and business affairs in highest ethical and legal fashion.


• Establish and contribute to a supportive, creative, enthusiastic, and cooperative working environment for all.


• Build strong communication links with supervisors, peers, and employees.


• Continuously strive for excellence in the workplace, the Company environment, and as a Company representative.


• Comply with all Company policies and standards.


• Conducts business in alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Pūlama Lāna‘i.

• Assists with planning, coordination and executing wildlife programs, including surveys and monitoring for seabirds, invertebrates, invasive predators, ungulate populations, and other native and non-native animals.
• Oversees fieldwork in support of invasive species control efforts, especially around priority wildlife areas.
• Assists with coordination of preparing, maintaining, and deployment of monitoring devices.
• Assists in overall program planning and implementation of research, monitoring and field projects pertaining to wildlife. 
• Conducts management, assessments, and control actions per direction and protocols.
• Assists with surveys and monitoring for other wildlife projects, including marine mammals and sea turtles, invertebrates, bats, non-native birds, and game mammals.
• Assists with evaluation of projects for their effect on wildlife and makes recommendations for future developments.
• Assists with responding to calls for the salvage and care of sick, injured, stranded, or dead wildlife.
• Assists with habitat protection and improvement for ecosystem enhancement.
• Monitors and tracks actions and results, records and enters data for reporting and project tracking, creates and manages spatial data and maps, writes reports. 
• Supports outreach, education, and trainings for internal and external audiences about wildlife issues.
• Complies with relevant state and federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• May lead or supervise crews.
• May participate in wildfire suppression and control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must pass a criminal background check to indicate ability to acquire, possess, and use firearms.
• Must possess (or be able to obtain) a current State of Hawaiʻi Hunting License.
• Must possess (or be able to obtain) current Wilderness First Responder and Red Cross First Aid Certifications.
• Must be able to successfully complete Basic Wildland Firefighter Training.
• Valid Hawaiʻi Driver’s License and successful review of Motor Vehicle Record.
   

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.  
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and color vision. 
• The employee is required to operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Standing, moving, and carrying up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain in inclement weather.
• Ability to hike over uneven terrain for 5-8 miles.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.