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Job Description

Pono Pacific Land Management, LLC was founded with a vision of helping Hawaiis conservation agencies and landowners. Since 2000, we have been providing specialized services to a wide variety of clients in almost every ecosystem in Hawai?i, primarily including:

Native habitat restoration and landscape maintenance

Invasive species eradication

Ungulate-proof/predator-proof fence construction

Predator and ungulate control

Trail construction and maintenance

We are currently seeking applicants for the Conservation Field Crew position on Kaua'i. This position will carry out general conservation field work listed above under close supervision by a Field Supervisor and/or Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule similar to an on-call availability. An ideal candidate will also exhibit the values that steer our organization: character, humility, ?ohana (family/community-mindedness), service, excellence, and nobility. A Conservation Field Crew will act in the best interest of the company, act in the best interest of other employees, and act in a fair, safe, effective, and legal manner.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Reliable vehicle or other reliable form of transportation
• Ability to read, write, and understand (English) equipment and product labels for safety
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Follow directions while working in small groups or independently
• Willing and able to perform physically challenging work in harsh conditions for 8-10 hours a day
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds over rough terrain
• Ability to pass a background check and/or gain military base access clearance
• Ability to camp in remote areas for multiple days at a time and/or travel
• Possess a device that can regularly send and receive phone calls, text messages, and emails

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Tree felling experience
• Interest in preserving Hawai?is native plants, animals, and ecosystems
• Familiarity with both native and invasive species identification
• Familiarity operating power tools such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, etc.
• Experience operating/working with machinery (excavator, skid steer, etc.)
• Helicopter (passenger) experience. Training is available

SCHEDULE

Full-Time (30-40 hours per week, largely dependent upon weather and projects). This position requires a flexible schedule. Needs the ability to work 1-2+ weeks at a time, and be down from work for similar times. Must be able to travel and camp remotely, Monday through Friday, weekly.

COMPENSATION

Depends on experience/qualifications and project (minimum starting: $18 per hour)

Although our work can be demanding, it is both unique and very rewarding. To apply, please email ponojobs@ponopacific.com with your current cover letter and resume

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance