Salary: $4300/month
Position Title: Mosquito Research/Control Field Supervisor
Position ID: 222807
Deadline to apply: 12/19/2022
An exciting opportunity to plan field research and management strategies on the deployment of landscape level mosquito control.
(1)Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP) located in Olinda, Maui. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
Job Description
Coordinates and supervises field teams for field research and management projects.
Field activities include, but are not limited to: regular mosquito population monitoring and carrying out a mark-release-recapture (MRR) study to evaluate survival and dispersal distance of mosquitoes; assessing relative abundance or density of wild Culex population; regularly deploying Wolbachia Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) mosquitoes throughout East Maui including in Haleakala National Park (NP), Hanawi Natural Area Reserve, and Waikamoi Preserve; and monitoring and collecting Wolbachia IIT mosquitoes and wild Culex mosquitoes in release areas.
Directs, supervises, and assigns work to PCSU/MFBRP Mosquito Research staff. Provides oversight, instruction, and guidance for a team of up to nine (9) members (including interns and volunteers). Coordinates and schedules all logistics for field operations.
Conducts fieldwork and monitors the deployment of landscape scale mosquito control.
Ensures thorough entry of field and Geographic Information System (GIS) data and records into computer files and databases for information summary and reporting.
Tracks budgets and expenses, and provides grant reports.
Recruits full-time staff, seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers.
Procures equipment, and assures maintenance of project vehicles and care of project equipment.
Manages data entry and database.
Writes reports for funders and partners.
Conducts data analysis, drafting of reports, and presentations at meetings.
Drives to field activities and field work sites.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
Two to four (2-4) years of experience conducting ecological field research.
Experience must include at least one (1) year experience supervising or overseeing staff. Includes experience in project management and administration.
Knowledge in the principles and techniques of conservation biology, entomology, conservation management, and remote field operations.
Proficient knowledge of techniques used to inventory and monitor wildlife, and other natural resource assets.
Knowledge of management principles including, but not limited to, supervising/developing employees, EEO, workplace safety, corrective/disciplinary actions, and administration of policies and procedures.
Abilities & Skills
Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to organize, lead, and train others, including volunteers. Ability to keep records and prepare reports. Proficient in Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Ability to perform basic statistical analysis. Ability to establish work standards/expectations and clear direction to meet goals and objectives of ongoing work for direct reports. Ability to provide guidance, motivate, and engage direct reports through effective communication and leadership. Ability to assign work and to establish work rules and acceptable levels of quality and quantity of work. Ability to review work and evaluate performance, and develop required job competencies of direct reports.
Physical Demands
Must be able to hike, backpack, camp, and work effectively and safely in remote and rugged areas for up to ten (10) days at a time under inclement weather conditions, while carrying heavy packs of up to forty (40) pounds unassisted.
Inquiries
Dr. Hanna Mounce 808-573-0280, mounce@mauiforestbirds.org
Application Requirements
Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuh_recruitment@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872.
For more information and how to apply please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings” search job ID#222807 or follow this link: https://hcmweb521.rcuh.com/psp/hcmprd_exapp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant