Biosecurity Technician - Lanai City, United States - Pulama Lanai

Description

Job Description

Under the supervision and guidance of the Botanist, assists with executing the Department's Biosecurity Program.

Compensation:

$19.67-$25.88/hour (non-exempt)

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to: Botanist

Supervises: Occasionally leads field crew(s), rapid response crews on an occasional basis

Quality Standards:

• Conduct individual and business affairs in highest ethical and legal fashion.
• Establish and contribute to a supportive, creative, enthusiastic, and cooperative working environment for all.
• Build strong communication links with supervisors, peers, and employees.
• Continuously strive for excellence in the workplace, the Company environment, and as a Company representative.
• Comply with all Company policies and standards.
• Conducts business in alignment with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Pūlama Lāna'i.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Supports and executes the invasive species programs.
• Assists in overall program planning and operation within the program.
• Leads biosecurity inspections of incoming plants, as well as routine monitoring of sites around the island for potentially invasive pests.
• Supports nursery work for Conservation and Island Operations.
• Conducts physical field assessments and uses various types of monitoring devices to look for potentially invasive species introductions around the island.
• Conducts assessments and control actions safely and to quality standards per direction and protocols.
• Prepares and dispenses pesticides and other treatments per labels and protocols.
• Prepares, maintains and deploys animal and insect traps and monitoring devices.
• Maintains program equipment.
• Consistently and accurately enters data for reporting and project tracking, maintains log and schedule for quarantine, and schedule for routine monitoring and surveillance.
• Communicates within Conservation, and with other departments, external partners, stakeholders, and community members, about biosecurity, including quarantine procedures, expectations, and results.
• Monitors and tracks control actions and results. May generate status reports.
• May lead or supervise crews.
• May participate in wildfire suppression and control.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualification/Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma, with one year of work experience in natural resource management. Some college coursework is preferred. An internship in natural resource work can be substituted for work experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and email.
• Must be willing and able to learn how to program and use remote monitoring devices, and have the ability to keep equipment and data organized.
• Experience with GPS preferred.
• Must have a strong safety ethic.
• Must be able to drive 4-wheel drive, ATV,and UTV vehicles on off-road conditions.
• Must have ability to effectively, efficiently, and safely execute instructions and direction.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian native flora, fauna, resource issues, and related field methods.
• Must be able to identify key invasive species, and research appropriate courses of action.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, and serve on-call,to assist in other program areas.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work successfully as a productive team member with people of diverse cultures, ages, and educational backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience with Hawaiian language, culture, and/or natural resources preferred; knowledge and experience with Lāna'i resources and people preferred.
• Must be willing to work in remote field conditions and in inclement weather.
• Must be willing to fly in and work around helicopters.

Required Work Cards/Certifications:

• Must have the ability to obtain Wilderness First Responder and Red Cross First Aid certification.
• Must have the ability to obtain applicable herbicide and/or pesticide treatment licenses or certification.
• Must have ability to successfully complete basic wildland firefighter training.
• Valid Hawaii Driver's License and successful review of Motor Vehicle Record.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and sitting for long periods of time indoors.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and color vision.
• Employee must have the ability to hear normal conversation without the use of amplification or enhancement devices.
• Standing, moving, and carrying up to 30 lbs. over uneven terrain in inclement weather.
• Ability to hike over uneven terrain for 3-5 miles.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About Us

At Pūlama Lāna'i, we honor our island's history and celebrate its future every day. Our employees on Lanai and Oahu work with residents and businesses to achieve our bright vision together.

If you are passionate about culture, collaboration, sustainability, economic diversity, community engagement and land stewardship on Lanai, we invite you to consider our open positions.