(Casual Hire) Research Support Staff (CTAHR/Kauai) Salary See Position Description Location UH Manoa - CTAHR, Kapaa, HI Job Type Full-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-01831 Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience Division Kaua'i County Opening Date 08/21/2026 Closing Date 8/21/2026 11:59
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Casual Description Questions Description
- Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions.
Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.•
Title :
(Casual Hire)
Research Support Staff Position Number :
Casual Hire Hiring Unit :
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR),
Kauai County Location :
CARES Wailua, Kauai County;
Kapaa, HI Date Posted :
August 21, 2026
Closing Date :
August 21, 2026, 11:59
PM HST Salary :
$27.00 - $37.00 per hour; salary commensurate with experience
Full Time/Part Time :
Full-time or part-time
Month :
11-month
Temporary/Permanent :
Temporary Other Conditions :
This position is subject to availability of funding and renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance, staffing requirements, and/or availability of funding. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by August 21, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before application review. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions. Duties and Responsibilities
- Works under the County Administrator and reports to the Senior APT Research Support position to oversee a variety of horticultural and agronomic research projects.
- Complies with health and safety regulations, including pesticide regulations.
- Works with the Senior APT Research Support to manage research plot allocation requests and project implementation processes.
- Consults with faculty and agricultural technicians regarding operations needed for each project with colleagues and implements the most cost effective and efficient means to accomplish operations.
- At the delegation of the Senior APT Research Support ensures field research operations of each project is being accomplished.
- Communicates effectively with faculty, agricultural technicians, Senior APT Research Support and County Administrator orally and in writing. Works outside of business hours including evenings and/or weekends as directed. Other duties as assigned.
- Denotes essential function Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree in agriculture, agricultural engineering, plant and soil sciences or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for management of facilities, equipment and employees; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Functional knowledge of principles, practices & techniques in the area of agriculture demonstrated by knowledge, understanding & ability to apply concepts, terminology. Functional knowledge & understanding of principles, theories, federal & state laws, rules, regulations & systems associated with agriculture. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes & resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in agriculture research. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations. Demonstrated ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with internal & external organizations, groups, team members and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawai'i Driver's license (Class 3), comparable driver's license, or other means of transportation which meets position needs. Desirable Qualifications Familiarity with CTAHR research & extension facilities on Maui
TO APPLY
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Note:
Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
Inquiries :
Valerie Barko, vabarko@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request:
The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ 01 Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before first review and/or close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Do you understand that incomplete applications (as described in the "To Apply" section) will not be reviewed by the hiring committee? Yes, I acknowledge that incomplete applications will not be referred or reviewed by the hiring committee. Required Question Employer University of Hawaii Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu
