HIPPNET FIELD ASSISTANT ID# 27582. University of Hawaii at Hilo. (2) Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service positions with the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hawaii Permanent Forest Plot Network (HIPPNET), located Hilo, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. Minimum Monthly Salary: $1,730.00. Duties: Assists in the development of a permanent, mapped forest plot network across striking natural gradients in elevation, precipitation, and soil age. Works as part of a team to set up plots, measure, tag, and map trees on the permanent forest plots as directed by HIPPNET supervisors. Navigates with GPS units, compasses, and maps. Accurately collects and records large amounts of data and accurately identifies tropical plants. Responsible for supervising volunteers as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma. Experience: At least one (1) year of fiel d experience. Abil/Know/Skills: Knowledge of botany and/or Hawaiian ecosystems. Basic knowledge of the principles of plant ecology. Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Excel. Plant identification skills. May require travel to and/or extended stay on Oahu and/or Kauai. May involve staying in field cabins or camping 16 20 days/month and working long hours in cold, hot, wet, windy, or dry weather. Requires driving on rough, 4-wheel drive roads. Must possess a valid drivers license. Desirable Qualifications: Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university. Coursework should include classes in the biological sciences including Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or other Biological discipline. Experience installing long term vegetation plots. Familiarity with native Hawaiian forest plant species. Experience using field Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ArcGIS software including ArcPad. Familiarity wi th Microsoft Access databases. Experience driving on forest roads and using a 4-wheel drive vehicles. Experience using survey equipment. Experience leading field crews. Inquiries: Lisa Ellsworth 933-8121 ext 156. Application Requirements: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on Employment and navigate to Job Announcements/Apply for a Job. However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. Closing D ate: October 31, 2007. EEO/AA Employer. Lisa M Ellsworth Hawaii Permanent Plot Network Supervisor Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry University of Hawaii 60 Nowelo Street Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 933-8121 ext. 156
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