The State Legislature created the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) to manage the Kahoolawe Island Reserve while it is held in trust for a future Native Hawaiian sovereign entity. KIRC establishes policies and controls uses; coordinates the environmental restoration of the Reserve; provides for the perpetuation of Native Hawaiian customs, beliefs and practices; and serves as the Navys single point of contact for State oversight of ordnance cleanup.
The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission is recruiting qualified candidates for the following vacancies and anticipated vacancies:
Natural Resources Specialist II Supervises field crew and volunteer personnel conducting natural resources monitoring work; plans and implements environmental resources restoration and maintenance projects; records, compiles and submits data, reports and documents; participates in biological and environmental research.
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Specialist II Plans, organizes, supports and conducts natural resources monitoring, protection and maintenance activities in the Reserve; inspects and maintains KIRC field assets and infrastructure, such as tools, equipment, generators, rainwater catchment system and water tanks.
For full position descriptions and qualifications, please go to www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov, click on Announcements, and scroll to Employment.
Qualified candidates can submit their resume with a cover letter stating their interest and outlining their salary history to mmclean@kirc.hawaii.gov or to:
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission
Attn: Michele McLean
811 Kolu Street, Suite 201
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Submittals will be accepted through September 19, 2007 or until the vacancies are filled.