OPPORTUNITIES AT THE KIRC

Employment Opportunities

Natural Resource Specialist II Position Description

Natural Resource Specialist - We are seeking an experienced candidate that can assist our Restoration Manager in planning and implementing environmental resource restoration and management projects, preparing project reports and documents, conducting wildlife censuses and plant surveys, analyzing data and developing restoration and management recommendations.

Must have knowledge of Hawaiian natural history, familiar with Hawaiian resource management concepts and goals, natural resource management principles based upon a background of professional training and experiences.

This position requires an undergraduate degree in Environmental management, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Planning or other closely related fields. Must have five years of field experience in planning and coordinating natural area management projects, monitoring and evaluating restoration projects, supervising interns and volunteers as workers in demanding field environments.

The position is located at the KIRC office in Maui and may require multi-day trips to Kahoʻolawe. Must be in good physical condition and capable of hiking, swimming and camping under field conditions. Must also be comfortable working on boats nearshore and in open ocean conditions.

Administrative Officer Position Description

Administrative Officer - We are seeking a senior manager that wants to join our team and help restore Kaho`olawe through managing its fiscal and administrative support. In anticipation of an upcoming vacancy, we are seeking an experienced candidate that can direct our organization’s fiscal management and administrative support to ensure compliance with State procurement requirements, maintains fiscal management controls, and oversee administrative procedures. Assists the Executive Director in; preparing operating budgets; monitoring operating expenditures; and personnel management functions. The position supervises an administrative support team of up to four.

Strong oral and written communication skills and analytical thinking are necessary, ability to organize, plan, coordinate and execute projects are key skills sets. Must be able to read, analyze and interpret common financial reports and documents, able to plan, organize and carry out a broad range of projects. Must be able to deal tactfully with staff and the general public.

The position is located at the KIRC office in Maui and may require multi-day trips to Kahoʻolawe. An undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, or Hawaiian Studies and five years of experience in general office management work including budgeting and State procurement.

Qualified candidates may submit a resume with a cover letter stating interest via e-mail to matthew.hatakeyama@hawaii.gov or mail to:

Submittals will be accepted until vacancies are filled.

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