Job opening: Predator Control Specialists
Hallux Ecosystem Restoration LLC is hiring five, regular, full-time Predator Control Specialists located in Lihue, Kaua’i, Hawaii, USA. Application deadline 30 Apr 2019.
The Predator Control Specialist (PCS) monitors and controls non-native invasive vertebrates including feral cats, rats, mice, barn owls, and feral pigs within three endangered Hawaiian Petrel and Newell’s Shearwater colonies in the remote and rugged Hono O Na Pali (HONP) Natural Area Reserve on Kaua’i. S/He works under the direction and guidance of the HONP Seabird Mitigation Project Associate Biologist (AB), and the Hallux Ecosystem Restoration Lead Biologists (LB). The PCS operates, maintains and manages various types of traps for invasive mammals, and participates in hunting operations, following hallux Ecosystem Restoration standard operating procedures, safety protocols, state and federal laws and IACUC protocols. The PCS performs basic construction tasks, maintenance on traps, tools and vehicles, and assists with helicopter sling-load operations. S/He operates equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), handheld radios, cameras, telemetry, etc. Additionally, s/he collects detailed data in the field and enters data into databases. The PCS also assists in data proofing and the preparation of site maps and other tasks related to keeping accurate records of the fieldwork. All crew live and work in primitive conditions for up to eight (8) days at a time. The PCS provides supplemental information on distribution and breeding success rates of endangered seabirds within the study areas and occasionally assists with seabird monitoring work, as needed. S/He loads, unloads, aims, and fires handguns, shotguns, rifles and other authorized pellet guns or firearms from a variety of body positions in authorized project-related research or wildlife control programs. Advancement within the Specialist position allows for up to four levels, each increasing in responsibility, required expertise, and compensation. Advancement through each level is evaluated and awarded based upon employee experience level within the company, job performance (both in the field and the office), trap handling skills and competence, biological knowledge and expertise, attitude, and advanced firearms training. Full application here
