Program Specialist (Animal Program Manager,T)
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Honolulu, HI - USA
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Job Summary
Description
Title: Program Specialist (Animal Program Manager)
Position Number:T
Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) Army Natural Resource Program on Oahu (ANRPO)
Location: Schofield Barracks
Date Posted: August 3 2026
Closing Date: August 28 2026 @ 11:59pm
Band: Pay Band B (PBB)
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Duties and Responsibilities
(NOTE: ** denotes Essential Functions)
- ** Directs supervises and supports Army Natural Resource Program on Oahu (ANRPO) animal program staff including seven (7) FTE positions subject to change based on evolving organizational needs and priorities. Manages recruitment onboarding professional development performance evaluations promotions disciplinary actions and day-to-day oversight to ensure team productivity and safety compliance. Ensures that Biologists conduct action review and project collaboration with field teams.
- **Leads the strategic planning implementation and adaptive management of ANRPOs animal program focusing on invasive species control and rare animal conservation efforts in alignment with biological opinions federal consultations and Army integrated natural resource management plans. Coordinates with program managers coordinators field supervisors biologists and specialists on animal program projects initiatives management plans and actions.
- **Guides the development and operational use of innovative animal management techniques field methodologies and research-based practices. Provides oversight mentorship and technical support for Biologists and Technicians conducting monitoring control and data collection activities. Directs staff on relevant field actions.
- **Oversees and ensures consistency of data management quality control and analysis across animal programs to monitor program effectiveness identify areas for improvement and ensure data accuracy.
- **Ensures the accuracy quality and timeliness of programmatic deliverables including internal and external reports and presentations action review permit review and reporting pesticide usage documentation and collaborative agency updates. Manages workflows to meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
- **Implements and monitors and provides oversight for fieldwork initiatives focusing on invasive animal and rare animal management.; ensures that Biologists conduct structured quarterly action reviews with field teams.
- **Develops oversees and monitors contracts related to animal program infrastructure projects (e.g. fencing enclosures). Includes development of technical specifications evaluation of contractor performance coordination with relevant partners and compliance with budget and scope.
- **Oversees research development and adaptive management initiatives to continually enhance animal management. Conducts and manages experimental trials distributing key findings through publications to inform and improve animal management practices.
- **Engages in interagency collaboration and coordination participating in working groups consultations and meetings to inform innovate and implement shared conservation strategies related to rare animal and invasive animal management.
- **Incorporates and enforces comprehensive safety standards ensuring program-wide adherence to standard operating procedures timely reporting of incidents and appropriate personnel action and training. Reviews and revises standard operating procedures.
- **Leads and supports staff development activities including hands-on training in field techniques native and invasive species identification and safety practices. Coordinates education days and promotes professional growth opportunities.
- Conducts operations in UXO-affected areas supports helicopter missions and may perform other high-risk tasks while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Professional Work Experience:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Biological Science Natural Resource Management Geography Environmental Science or related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience with natural resource management of biological resources including two (2) years of experience in rare or invasive animal management and two (2) years of experience in team leadership or supervision; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of rare and invasive animal management strategies monitoring tools and techniques in Hawaii as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
- Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with the Endangered Species Act and environmental laws.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing software and proficiency including but not limited to: Microsoft Word Excel Access and PowerPoint or other presentation software; software for statistical analysis and graphing; and ArcGIS or other geospatial database software.
- For supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication organizational and project management skills.
- Established proficiency in terrain navigation utilizing maps compasses and GPS.
- Proven ability to manage performance evaluations supervise personnel functions (including hiring promotions and terminations) set work standards/expectations and foster professional development.
- Knowledge of Hawaiian rare animals (e.g. birds snails bats insects) and invasive animals (e.g. ungulates small vertebrates slugs arthropods) including identification biology natural history and threats.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of natural resource management strategies and techniques native ecosystems native and invasive flora and ecosystem threats.
- Knowledge of trial and experimental design principles.
- Required to complete a Department of Defense (DoD) security check for employment as an Army contractor including a government security investigation and eligibility verification for access to unclassified information.
- Must possess Certification in First Aid/CPR or be able to obtain the certificate within three (3) months of hire through provided training. Certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
- Must be able to complete helicopter safety courses within six (6) months from date of hire.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain State of Hawaii Certification for Application of Restricted Use Pesticides within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
- Must complete the online Hazard Communication training immediately after hire or no laterthan the employeesinitial exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Must complete Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Training within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
- If selected for chainsaw use must be able to complete chainsaw training within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
- Requires a valid U.S. drivers license and the ability to drive a four-wheel-drive vehicle in various conditions.
- Ability and willingness to conduct work under dirty muddy rainy or sunny hot or cold and strenuous outdoor conditions (e.g. extreme weather mosquitoes steep terrain).
- Able to hike up to six (6) miles per day with a backpack weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds unassisted and camp in remote areas and rugged terrain for up to four (4) days at a time.
- Required to comply with all applicable RCUH University of Hawaii and business entity policies procedures and training as a condition of employment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Education and experience in programs managing rare and endangered species and ecosystems on Army lands in Hawaii.
- Knowledge of Department of the Army natural resources programs in general and the policies and organizational contexts within which they are managed especially safety and logistical requirements necessary to plan field operations around Army training schedules.
- Experience running field operations including scheduling logistics and risk assessment.
- Familiarity with integrative techniques used to inventory assess and monitor natural resource assets environmental impacts and their interrelationships.
- Experience obtaining State or Federal permits.
- Familiarity with pesticide regulations Experimental Use Permits and Special Local Needs labels.
- Experience publishing scientific studies such as a thesis peer-reviewed article or technical paper.
- Experience with contracts (writing managing procuring or carrying out) and purchasing regulations.
- Experience managing helicopter operations in the field.
- Experience with building and maintaining ungulate-proof fencing and back-country construction.
- Ability to balance competing priorities across multiple projects and lead projects from planning through completion.
To Apply:
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- Cover Letter:A letter detailing your interest and how you meet both the minimum and desirable qualifications. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date to be considered.
- Resume/CV:A current professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Professional References:The names telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) professional references.
- Unofficial Transcripts:Copies of unofficial transcripts are required for the application though official versions must be provided upon hire. Please note that copies of diplomas and academic summaries are not acceptable substitutes.
- Foreign Credential Evaluation: For degrees earned outside the U.S. you must provide a course-by-course analysis and equivalency statement from a NACES-member agency at your own expense.
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Required Experience:
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