Become part of Hawaii's conservation storyMOSQUITO RESEARCH/CONTROL FIELD SUPERVISOR – ID# 224613MOSQUITO RESEARCH/CONTROL FIELD SUPERVISOR – ID# 224613. CLOSING DATE: October 11, 2024. INQUIRIES: Dr. Hanna Mounce 808-421-7483 (Maui). (2) 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.
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $4,888 - $5,184.17/Mon.
DUTIES: Plans field research and management strategies on the deployment of landscape level mosquito control.Coordinates and supervises field teams for field research and management projects.Field activities include regular mosquito population monitoring and carrying out a mark-release-recapture (MRR) study.Assessing relative abundance or density of wild Culex population.Deploying Wolbachia Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) mosquitoes throughout East Maui.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.Coordinates and schedules all logistics for field operations.Ensures thorough entry of field and Geographic Information System (GIS) data and records into computer files and databases.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.Writes reports for funders and partners.Conducts data analysis, drafting of reports, and presentations at meetings.Drives to field activities and work sites.PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or related field. (High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent and four (4) years of related natural resources/conservation experience may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree.)
EXPERIENCE: Two to four (2-4) years of experience conducting ecological field research, including at least one (1) year supervising or overseeing staff.
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge in principles and techniques of conservation biology, entomology, and remote field operations.
ABILITIES & SKILLS: Excellent organizational and leadership skills; ability to organize, lead, and train others; proficient in GPS and GIS; must possess a valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to hike, backpack, camp, and work effectively in remote areas for up to ten (10) days at a time.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to https://www.rcuh.com/work/careers/. You must submit a Cover Letter, Resume, Professional References, and Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s).
RCUH's mission is to support and enhance research, development, and training in Hawai'i. RCUH is an equal opportunity employer.
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