The US Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking four (4) volunteers to begin early November, 2017 for up to 8 months to join the 15th Crazy Ant Strike Team (CAST XV) Expedition to Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to work towards eradicating an infestation of the Yellow Crazy Ant (YCA), Anoplolepis gracilipes, on Johnston Island. Johnston Atoll is located in the central Pacific Ocean, about 720 nautical miles west-southwest of Honolulu, and is uninhabited except for the four volunteers and one crew leader. The first month of the position is spent in Honolulu, HI packing and preparing all needed supplies, and the following 6 months are spent on Johnston Island in a remote field camp.
Applicants must be willing and able to work 48 hours per week. Must be physically fit and able to walk 10 miles a day over variable terrain, lift and carry 50 lbs, ride a bicycle, swim, be able to perform repetitive stooping and bending motions and be able to perform all duties in various weather conditions including high heat and humidity, strong winds, and rain. Must be able to work well independently as well as closely in a small group. All CAST members MUST follow all pesticide and safety protocols. Qualified applicants must possess a valid passport that will not expire before December 2018. Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license is preferred. Check out the team's Facebook page for more insight on what's happening on-island! https://www.facebook.com/CRAZYANTSTRIKETEAM/ Please see the posting on Texas A&M below for the full position description and how to apply. Applications are due by August 7. http://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/15th-johnston-atoll-crazy-ant-strike-team-volunteer-hawaii/
