Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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AVIAN RESEARCH FIELD ASSOCIATE - ID# 224431. CLOSING DATE: July 4, 2024. INQUIRIES: Dr. Hanna Mounce 808-421-7483 (Maui).

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP), on the Island of Maui, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY: $3,654/Mon.

DUTIES: Conducts fieldwork and collects data on population and disease ecology of native forest birds. Assists in capturing, banding and processing birds using mist-nets and play-back. Conducts searches for bird species and re-sights for individuals. Conduct standardized counts for bird species. Conducts all operations according to accepted safety standards and established protocols. Drives project vehicles, both on and off road, for fieldwork. Works in and around helicopters. Hikes, camps, and carries a backpack and other heavy gear in forest conditions. Assists with maintenance of field equipment, trails, and field stations. Assists with baseyard and office maintenance (landscaping and upkeep) and maintaining project vehicles and equipment (including repair of essential tools used in the field). Assists with preparations and logistics for field operations. Conducts fieldwork with monitoring the prevalence of mosquitoes and avian malaria (setting, checking, and monitoring traps and collecting data) and conducting other management activities on Haleakala Volcano to benefit the Maui parrotbill (kiwikiu) and other native species. Assists in endangered species recovery and habitat management techniques, including small mammal control, weed censuses, erosion control, and trail maintenance. Assists with entry of field data into computer databases for analysis. Assists with public outreach and education activities. Most work will be performed in remote areas and will require the ability to hike long distances. Employee will be expected to camp in remote areas four to ten (4-10) days at a time on a regular basis.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

Associates Degree from an accredited community college.

EXPERIENCE

One to three (1-3) years of paid or unpaid experience working in avian ecology, natural resource protection, conservation, or related field biology. Experience must include mist netting and banding of passerines, conducting forest bird surveys, and identifying birds by sight and sound. (Volunteer experience must be documented and verifiable).

KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of the principles of avian population ecology and conservation. Knowledge of identification of native Hawaiian birds. Knowledge of field activities relating to natural resources management and conservation fieldwork. Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft programs and data collection apps.

ABILITIES and SKILLS

Ability to undertake strenuous physical exertion and live in primitive living conditions in remote field camps. Ability to take detailed field notes and follow a prescribed data collection system and perform data entry into spreadsheets and databases. Must be able to identify individual birds by color bands and locate birds by their vocalizations. Must be able to conduct surveys independently in remote forest areas. Must be able to safely extract birds from mist nets. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to set and monitor humane kill traps for predator control. Basic computer skills. Must possess a valid drivers license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal drivers insurance equivalent to Hawai`is No-Fault Drivers Insurance) and maintain throughout duration of employment. Demons rated ability to navigate in remote areas with and without a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. Ability to work independently and as a small team. Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must be able to complete basic helicopter safety course (A100) within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must possess Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to obtain the certificate following the training provided within three (3) months from date of hire) and maintain throughout duration of employment.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS

Able to conduct fieldwork in high elevation forest under cold, wet and extremely rugged field conditions. Able to hike on poor footing conditions for ten to fifteen (10-15) miles