Job Opening: Predator Control Specialist (HI)

Hallux Ecosystem Restoration is hiring a Predator Control Specialist to monitor and control non-native invasive vertebrates including cats, rats, mice, barn owls, and feral pigs within three endangered Hawaiian Petrel and Newell’s Shearwater colonies in the remote and mountainous Hono O Na Pali (HONP) Natural Area Reserve on Kaua’i. Deadline to apply: 4/30/2022.

Predator Control Specialists (PCSs) work under the direction and guidance of the HONP Seabird Mitigation Project Manager (PM), and the Hallux Ecosystem Restoration Associate Biologist (AB). Project planning, procurement, and overall scopes are developed by the Lead Biologists (LB). The PCSs operate, maintain and manage various types of traps for invasive mammals, and participate in hunting operations, following Hallux Ecosystem Restoration standard operating procedures, safety protocols, AVMA humane standards, state and federal laws and IACUC protocols. PCSs are also tasked with trap modification and development, construction tasks, seasonal trap maintenance, operation of power tools and vehicles, and helicopter/sling-load operations. They will regularly use handheld radios/GPS units, trail cameras, telemetry, and map/compass navigation. Additionally, they will collect detailed data in the field and enter data into our database. The PCSs also assist in data proofing, monitoring camera review, the preparation of site maps and other tasks related to reporting, and keeping accurate records of the fieldwork.

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