KFBRP SAFETY & PROGRAM ASSOCIATE II – ID# 226377. 

CLOSING DATE: July 20, 2026. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended. INQUIRIES:  Lisa Crampton 808-631-6761 (Kauai). 

Regular, Full-Time, Limited-Term (not to exceed two (2) years in duration from date of hire), RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project (KFBRP), located in Kaumakani, Kauai. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. 

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $3,927 - $4,071/Mon. 

DUTIES: Maintains the KFBRP inventory system and database including tagging of incoming items, and organization of the storage areas. Maintains a proactive list of inventory items needed for purchase. Responsible for supporting safe field operations for Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project. Develops and refines safety and field operation methodology as needed to achieve desired objectives. Serves as KFBRP Safety Officer and plans, adapts, and implements systems and protocols (SOPs) for safe field operations for all KFBRP projects. Works with field staff to ensure quality control and safety of all operations. With KFBRP Manager, submits injury reports and follows up on personnel issues involving field operations. Trains new staff, tracks all staff training and assists staff in maintaining all certifications and trainings. Helicopter Manager for KFBRP operations. Records and reports safety issues and creates and implements resolution process. Conducts field research and management projects for the recovery of Kauai`s endangered bird species and deployment of landscape level mosquito control. Conducts all operations according to accepted safety standards and established protocols. Drives project vehicles both on and off road and works in and around helicopters. Frequent helicopter and occasional inter-island travel, and frequent camping for up to eight (8) days in remote field sites required as part of duties. This is a progression series job in which the employee will be expected to perform with increasing independence on progressively responsible duties. Quantity and quality of work is expected to increase as levels increase. Progression from one (1) level to the next is not dependent on time-in-grade, rather upon employee`s demonstrated abilities, competence, and operational needs. Through experience, demonstrated competence, and operational needs, may be hired at the appropriate level.