The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking one (1) Crew Leader to begin mid-April 2016 and four (4) volunteers to begin early May, 2016 for up to 8 months to join the 12th Crazy Ant Strike Team (CAST XII) Expedition to Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to work towards eradicating an infestation of the Yellow Crazy Ant (YCA), Anoplolepis gracilipes, on Johnston Island. Johnston Atoll is located in the central Pacific Ocean, about 720 nautical miles west-southwest of Honolulu, and is uninhabited except for the four volunteers and one crew leader.
Applicants must be willing and able to work 48 hours per week. Must be physically fit and able to walk 10 miles a day over variable terrain, lift and carry 70 lbs, ride a bicycle, swim, be able to perform repetitive stooping and bending motions and be able to perform all duties in various weather conditions including high heat and humidity, strong winds, and rain. Must be able to work well independently as well as closely in a small group. All CAST members MUST follow all pesticide and safety protocols. Qualified applicants must possess a valid passport that will not expire before June 2017. Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license is preferred. Please see the postings on Texas A&M below for the full position description and how to apply. For the CREW LEADER position: http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/crazy-ant-strike-team-crew-leader-johnston-atoll-central-pacific-ocean-honolulu-hawaii/ For the VOLUNTEER positions: http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/crazy-ant-strike-team-volunteers-johnston-atoll-central-pacific-ocean-honolulu-hawaii/
