Department of Agriculture
The position is with the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) Hawaii Field Station (duty station will be in Hilo, HI or Barrigada, GU.) The Field Station conducts laboratory and field research on the ecology, behavior, and environmental impacts of animals to agricultural crops, natural resources, and other human health interactions in Hawaii and the Pacific basin. The goal of the station is to develop economically feasible and safe methods to reduce or alleviate damage from invasive species.
- The duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Plans, organizes, and conducts direct control operations to reduce wildlife damage within a geographical area or technical/subject area.
- Inspects and surveys areas and, as necessary, will revise existing WDM programs.
- Determines strategies and logistics for providing services.
- Uses WDM tools/devices which may include some or all of the following depending on need in assigned area: firearms; foothold, body-grip, cage traps; foot snares; neck snares; chemical control methods.
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