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Recruitment Number 23-0517
The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Land & Natural Resources, Forestry & Wildlife Division.
Level II – $4,339 per month (SR-18, Step D)
Level III – $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
Level IV – $5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors.
This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii’s Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.
- Duties Summary
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The objective of the State’s Natural Area Reserves Management program is to preserve the State’s unique and representative samples of natural ecosystems and geologic formations. The reserves encompass such diverse ecosystems as bogs, grasslands, marine coastal reefs, forests, lava flows, coastal dunes and snowy ice age terrain. Positions in the series are responsible for the development and implementation of operational management plans which involve a variety of activities to prevent disruption of pristine areas or the degradation of sites from plant, animal, and human intrusion and to recover critically imperiled areas and selected native species.
NRMS II: This is the advanced trainee level. Assignments characteristically involve assisting in natural area management projects for which a higher-level specialist has overall responsibility. Duties include but are not limited to: Directing a work crew and/or volunteer group in performing work in various management activities; makes recommendations of fence alignments with supervisor and lays out fence lines according to re-discussed specifications; accompanying higher-level specialist in the conduct of field surveys to learn identification, physiology, phenology and ecology of plants and animals found in Hawaii; plans plant and wildlife census projects as directed; Evaluates and documents results of management activities for review by a higher-level specialist; provides general information on program goals, policies and procedures to the public via telephone or in person; accompanies higher-level specialist to schools and community meetings in making presentations on native wildlife and plant protection.
NRMS III: Positions at this level Independently plans and implements natural area management projects of moderate complexity which follows standard program guidelines and conforms to the program goals and operating procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned.
NRMS IV: Positions at this level Independently plans, coordinates and implements the full range of natural area reserve management activities in developing and maintaining assigned reserve areas. Typical activities include monitoring and managing natural area reserves, providing education and information to groups, individuals, and others regarding reserve management activities, goals and objectives, and providing consultation to other professionals regarding natural resources management and planning activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualification Requirements
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To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in one of the following:
A. Natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, or other related resource management majors;
B. Botany, zoology, wildlife biology, entomology, or other related natural resource science majors;
C. Environmental studies with an area of concentration related to natural resource management.Specialized Experience:
NRMS II: No experience required.
NRMS III: One (1) year and NRMS IV: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in any of the following:
A. Management and conservation of natural resources — forests, water, wildlife, soils, land, rare species preservation, protected area management, or closely related work;
B. Protection of natural resources against fire, disease, insects, weeds, animals, or other depredations;
C. Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development and management of natural resources; and/or
D. Resource planning for the development and management of natural resources.Special Requirement – Lautenberg: These vacancies require the handling of firearms and ammunition. Applicants must meet all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the carrying, use and possession of firearms and ammunition. Under the requirements of the Federal Gun Control Act, applicants may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.
Physical Ability (Lift and Carry): Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation. The immediate vacancies requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 30 to 50 lbs unassisted and 50 to 100 lbs assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck).
Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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- Other Information
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The State of Hawai’i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office’s Levels of Review.
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YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI’I
The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.
Paid Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
Paid Sick Leave
You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement Plan
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Premium Conversion Plan
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Transportation Benefits
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation
The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security
As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee’s social security account.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an employee’s work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee’s job is excluded from collective bargaining.
The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii’s Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
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APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT – REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSThe responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.
You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Any information you submit may be verified.
Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii – Department of Human Resources Development – 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor – Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.
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APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued)Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.
In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified.
Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.- I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above.
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APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT – MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement.- I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement.
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FEDERAL FIREARM CONTROL ACT-LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT
For some positions, the incumbent must be qualified to use, carry, and have access to firearms at all times, which includes being drug free.Convictions of domestic violence preclude incumbents in these positions from carrying firearms and ammunition. An amendment to the Federal Firearm Gun Control Act [Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(9)] makes it illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence to carry and/or possess any firearm or ammunition. A crime of domestic violence is ANY offense (whether or not specifically identified by law as a crime of domestic violence) which involved the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by the victim’s current or former spouse, parent or guardian, by a person living or who lived with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person who has had a similar relationship to the victim. This amendment applies to persons convicted at any time before or after the law was passed. There are no exemptions for law enforcement officers (including correctional officers), government employees or agents.
If you have a conviction record involving domestic violence, you may be affected by this amendment to the law. In answering the following question, you should check NO if all your convictions have expunged or set aside or you have been pardoned for all your convictions. However, if any pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly provided that you not ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms, you must check YES. You must also answer “YES” if you received a court martial conviction from a military court or you received non-judicial punishment from military authorities.
Have you been convicted of any act(s) involving domestic violence?
- Yes
- No
- I am not intrested in positions with this requirement.
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LIFTING AND CARRYING
Some positions require lifting and carrying loads up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck, etc.) for heavier loads, with or without reasonable accommodation. Do you wish to be considered for positions with this requirement?- Yes
- No
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in one of the following majors:
A. Natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, or other related resource management majors;
B. Botany, zoology, wildlife biology, entomology, or other related natural resource science majors; or
C. Environmental studies with an area of concentration related to natural resource management?If yes, you must provide a copy of your official transcript(s) by attaching it to your online application or sending a copy to our office immediately upon submitting your application.
- Yes
- No
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
How many years of Specialized Experience i.e. Progressively responsible PROFESSIONAL experience in Natural Resources Management, as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess ?- No Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience.
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
- 2 years or more of experience.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTIf you answered No Experience to the question above please enter N/A below.
If you possess the required Specialized Experience, answer Questions A-H below. List each employer or change in position separately. The information must include:
A. Employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment (start & end, month/year) & number of hours worked per week.
B. Describe this employer (e.g., government agency, university, non-profit agency, etc.). What was the main mission of your agency or organization?
C. Describe the section or department you worked in. What was the major function of your department? What kind of staff did you work with (e.g., Research Technicians, Wildlife Biologists, Forestry personnel, etc.)?
D. What was the primary function of your position, including your major duties and responsibilities?
E. Describe in detail your experience in each of the following areas:
1) Management and conservation of natural areas — forests, water, wildlife, soils, land, etc.;
2) Protection of natural resources against fire, disease, insects, weeds, animals, or other depredations;
3) Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development and management of natural areas; and
4) Resource planning for the development and management of natural areas.F. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?
G. What was the official job title of your supervisor? Describe in detail how your duties and authority differed from your supervisor.
H. Do you possess supervisory experience with this employer? If yes, provide the dates you worked as a supervisor, the number and job titles of employees your supervised and a brief description of your supervisory duties.
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SUBSTITUTION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Do you possess graduate education from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in natural resource management or related as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, Substitutions Allowed?
In order for your graduate education to be credited accordingly, you must provide a copy of your official transcript(s) by attaching it to your online application or sending a copy to our office immediately upon submittal of your application.
NOTE: Your education may be only a partial substitution and may not sub for all of the Specialized Experience Requirement. Please read the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more information.
- I am not using the substitution.
- Yes, I possess a Master’s degree in a qualifying major as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- Yes, I possess a PhD in a qualifying major as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have additional information related to this recruitment that you would like us to consider, include the information below.* Required Question
