The Kohala nānāʻāina data technician is responsible for developing an intimate understanding of the needs of ʻāina from ma uka to ma kai in the moku of Kohala. The nānāʻāina technician is well-experienced with three years of data collection and analysis experience and five years of forest preservation or restoration field work experience in Hawaiʻi. The position is expected to be proficient in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) and possesses a working knowledge of conducting vegetation surveys and water quality monitoring in a forest setting. The ideal candidate helps to guide the mālama ʻāina practices of the organization by listening to and advancing the voice of our ʻāina relatives through data collection, management, and analysis drawing on both indigenous and western scientific practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Hoʻolauna (outreach and invitation)
Kilo (research and development)
Hana (daily ‘āina practitionership)
Moʻolelo (evaluation for continuous learning and knowledge transmission)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian studies, geography, environmental science, biology, ethnobotany, horticulture, agroecology or agroforestry, agriculture, or related field.
WORKING CONDITIONS
EQUIPMENT USE