National Park Resource Management at Kaloko-Honokohau

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is a 1200-acre national park unit located on the west coast of the island of Hawai‘i. The Park was established in 1978 for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of traditional Hawaiian activities and culture. The Park contains spectacular cultural sites and history, Hawaiian fishponds, anchialine pools, native endangered waterbirds, and other wildlife, coral reefs, and coastal dryland forest. Participants will assist NPS Resource Management staff with restoration, inventory, monitoring, and educational efforts at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park.

Duties:

• Native ecosystem restoration efforts in coastal dryland forest and wetlands to restore the biocultural landscape. Restoration actions will include mechanical, manual, and chemical methods of vegetation management.
• Remove and control destructive invasive plants by cutting and hauling them from around and within cultural sites in the Park, and applying chemical treatments to control regrowth as needed.
• Non-native predator control program (mongoose and feral cat) by opening and baiting traps, checking traps and removing animals, and closing traps, and monitoring predators with tracking tunnels (setting, collecting, and "reading" cards).
• Other park resource management activities including assisting with organizing and running a monthly (weekend) community volunteer day, participating in water quality, waterbird, marine turtle, plant, and coastal wave run-up monitoring projects among others, and may on occasion assist other divisions (interpretation, facilities maintenance, visitor and resource protection) as cross-training.
• Monitoring and inventory efforts will require participants to communicate and document observations of resources in the Park.
• Educational efforts will include research and basic synthesis of information to produce educational/interpretive material such as resource briefs or talking points for guided walks.
• Visitor contacts or guided groups.
• Some light office work is required.

Participants will receive the following trainings:

• Communication and documentation standards for monitoring.
• Small hand tools and small machinery such as gas-powered weed-eater/brush cutter and a wood chipper.
• Safe and controlled application of chemical treatments following all NPS Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policies and procedures. The IPM approach coordinates the use of pest biology, environmental information, and available technology to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means while minimizing risk to people, property, resources, and the environment.

Working Conditions:

This position requires work performed outdoors with frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes. Exertion is moderate to very heavy physical effort and includes and field work involving lifting and walking long distances while carrying tools and equipment and packs up to 50 pounds, hiking over rugged terrain in hot, humid, sunny climate, working in wetlands and water in waders or boots up to 8 hrs, exposure to wild animals and operating 4wd UTV vehicles and small boats (e.g., kayak).

This position requires the participant to follow all NPS health and safety procedures, use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, and safety glasses, and participate actively in the culture of safety at Kaloko-Honokohau NHP.

Program Dates:

January 7, 2019 - November 22, 2019 (11 months, full time)

Application deadline: Oct 31, 2018

BENEFITS:

• Up to $1,600 monthly living allowance* and a $5,920 Education Award- through Kupu's largest supporter, AmeriCorps

• Opportunity to gain extensive knowledge about a single/handful of worksites (as members work with one agency for the duration of the program)

• An extremely in-depth learning experience and further awareness of specific environmental issues

• Opportunity to work side-by-side with a supervisor and potential employer who works in an environmental field you are interested in

• Child care, health care, and loan deferment available for eligible applicants

• Week-long Service Trip with other Kupu CLDP members

• Valuable job and life skills

• And most of all, the opportunity to protect Hawaii's natural resources and make a positive impact in your community

Applicant Requirements:

1. Age - Applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the start date of the service term (due to AmeriCorps regulations).

2. Diploma - Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

3. Citizenship - Applicants must be one of the following: a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien (due to AmeriCorps regulations).

4. Criminal History Check - Applicants are subject to a criminal history check.

5. Housing/Transportation - Applicants must have their own personal housing and transportation arrangements on-island.

This position is available through Kupuʻs Conservation Leadership Development Program.

Website to learn more - http://www.kupuhawaii.org/conservation/

To be considered for this position you must apply through Kupuʻs online application.

Direct Link - https://kupuhawaii.tfaforms.net/138