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Wildlife Biologist IV and V – Oahu Recruitment Number: DLNR-2025-0007 Location: Downtown, Oahu. Salary: Level IV - $5,369.00 to $6,535.00 (SR-22, Step D to I); Level V - $6,043.00 to $7,351.00 (SR-24, Step D to I). Hiring rate based on availability of funds, applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This job posting will remain open for a period of fourteen (14) days or until the receipt of 30 applications. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. For inquiries contact: Jason Omick, Wildlife Management Program Specialist, Email: jason.d.omick@hawaii.gov, Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST). Duties Summary Many conservation projects are occurring on private and state lands administered by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife. Landowners are interested in developing Safe Harbor Agreements or Habitat Conservation Plans. This role provides technical assistance for these programs and issuances of permits for research, conservation, and restoration on public and private lands in Hawaii, including assistance with endangered species incidental take licenses. Goals The goal of this project is to provide technical expertise and facilitate issuance of permits to research, conserve and restore native flora and fauna on public and private lands in Hawaii. Objectives Assist with the development of HCPs and SHAs to facilitate the recovery of endangered and threatened species. Ensure compliance under HCPs and SHAs. Evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for adaptive management of endangered species conservation projects and make recommendations for improving the ecological effectiveness of these projects. Develop educational materials about cooperative agreements with assurances to private landowners in Hawaii. Plan and provide technical expertise for the development of species‑specific conservation actions prioritized for their recovery. Analyze the trends in the listed species population related to decline or recovery as it relates to cumulative impacts on this program. Evaluate facilities with problematic nighttime lighting for the potential to affect endangered and/or threatened species. Oversee the review and issuance of Protected Wildlife permits for scientific collection, research, educational display, wildlife propagation, and wildlife rehabilitation. Methods Work with applicants interested in HCPs and SHAs, including private landowners, wind farms, utilities, and government agencies. Provide technical expertise on program and plan components and coordinate with agencies, applicants, and partners as needed. Review monitoring and mitigation protocols, conduct site visits to ensure compliance under the program, facilitate review of annual reports by the Endangered Species Recovery Committee, identify adaptive management opportunities based on technical reviews, review project outcomes and goals, and use statistical modeling programs for calculating estimated take by wind farms. Make contributions to the content and information of websites and packets targeted to those interested in cooperative agreements. Coordinate with agency staff and species experts and develop recovery and conservation strategies for listed species, providing prioritized landscape conservation actions and identifying threats per island. Work with seabird projects on Maui and Kauai to understand and evaluate specialized data, such as radar surveys of seabirds, and how this information informs conservation actions. Conduct outreach to entities with nighttime lighting that may affect listed species, discussing seabird breeding and fledging behavior, and make species‑specific recommendations of best management practices to avoid or minimize impact. Minimum Qualification Requirements Legal Authorization to Work: U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident alien, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the U.S. Education: Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management or a related biological science with at least 24 semester credit hours in specified areas: at least 18 credit hours in wildlife biology subjects (e.g., mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, etc.) and at least 6 credit hours in botany or related plant sciences. Experience: For Level IV: two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in wildlife conservation, development and management, and/or wildlife research. For Level V: three (3) years of similar experience. For Level V, at least one (1) year of specialized experience comparable in nature and scope to the Class Wildlife Biologist IV in the State service. Supervisory Experience: Required for Level V. License: Valid driver’s license required at appointment. Other Information Compliance with federal and state disability laws and reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. For assistance, call 808‑587‑0180. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program: eligible individuals must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. Electronic notifications: DLNR will use email to notify applicants of important information. Please ensure your email address is current and check it regularly. Testing information: The examination will assess education and experience. In-person interviews or further testing may be required. Applicants must be available to participate if required. Equal Employment Opportunity State of Hawaii complies with federal and state EEO laws. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Hawaiʻi

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