Recruitment Number 23-0618 This vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 15 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Salary: $10,211 – $16,346 per month (EM-08, Minimum to Maximum)
NOTE: Hiring rate will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications and other relevant factors.
Administers the State’s program in entomology, noxious weed control and plant quarantine and inspection and perform other duties as required.
This position is responsible for the highest level of planning, execution and review in the State’s program of plant industry research development and management. It includes responsibility for providing leadership and guidance in setting and translating goals into operational terms, in developing optimum organization balance, in projecting and anticipating change and adjustment, in cultivating program relationships and in formulating strategy, broadening perspectives and upgrading effectiveness.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Basic Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in entomology or plant pathology or in agriculture or a related biological science with courses in entomology or plant pathology.
Specialized Experience:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in plant industry research, development and management. Experience in plant industry includes such fields as insect pest control research, noxious weed control or plant quarantine work.
Supervisory or Consultative Work Experience:
Two (2) years of work experience as described under A or B below will be considered qualifying:
A. Experience in any of the fields in plant industry which included: 1) planning and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult problem areas; 4) timing and scheduling their work; and 5) training and developing new employees.
B. Experience in any of the fields in plant industry serving as a subject matter specialist in a specialized area of work. In order to be considered qualifying, experience should include acting as a consultant to other specialists, administrators and other government and private agencies and individuals; acting as a resource expert to administrators by making recommendations on and participating in the development of programs, plan projections and criteria for standard of operation.
Administrative Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in any of the fields in plant industry as described above which included active participation in and major responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of policies, activities and programs.
Substitution Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
ELECTRONIC 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.
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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.
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
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Please read the following information carefully.
A. At a minimum, applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed resume, list of recent professional reference, as well as responses to the required Supplemental Question(s).
DHRD and the hiring agency will use the information provided by the applicant to determine whether he/she meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and/or the final score as applicable. Failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in the application being delayed, rejected, or a lower score.
B. The resume must include each employer’s name, complete employment dates (from/to, month/year), your job title and a detailed description of your job duties with the employer as they directly address each of the Requirements.
C. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed) 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 a regionally 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.
D. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification from the employer. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked per week, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
E. Applicants must meet all Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs), as of the date of application.
F. Any information you submit may be verified.
G. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide complete and accurate information which will clearly substantiate whether he/she meets the MQRs.
H. Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility so as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position being sought.
I. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached (recommended) to your application or submitted to our office via email, fax, or USPS as soon as possible. Please call our office at (808) 587 0936 for USPS or emailing addresses.
J. The applicant hereby certifies that the information provided to DHRD and the hiring agency is complete, accurate, and true to the best of his/her knowledge. Any misstatement of fact provided during the application or selection process may result in corrective action, including termination from service.
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Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in entomology, plant pathology, agriculture, or a related biological science with courses in entomology or plant pathology? If no, so state. If yes, attach a copy of your official transcripts to your online application as verification.
NOTE: If you do no possess a Bachelor’s degree, but you are using relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree to meet the Education Requirement. You must clearly describe this professional work experience in your application. In order to receive credit, this professional experience must be comparable in scope, level and quality to knowledge and skills gained via completion of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree in the majors identified above and must have involved the application of knowledge in these fields.
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Do you possess the Specialized Experience Requirement as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
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If you answered “No Experience” to the previous question, indicate “N/A’ below.
If you possess the required Specialized Experience, address each of the questions below. The responses you provide below must be supported by the information you provide in your resume.
The information you provide will be verified if you are considered for this position.
Treat each change in employer or position separately.
A. Employer, your job title and dates of employment.
B. Describe this employer. What kinds of services did it provide? Who was its primary clientele?
C. Describe the organizational structure of this employer. What were its major departments or sections? Which section or department did you work in? What kind of services did it provide? How many and what were the job titles of your co-workers?
D. What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities?
E. Describe your specific responsibilities, if any with this employer, as they addressed each of the following areas. Treat each area separately. Include relevant examples.
1). Plant industry research;
2). Plant industry development; and
3). Plant industry management.
F. Did this employer contract out services for research, development or management? If yes, what were your duties and responsibilities with contract individual?
G. How do your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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Do you possess a Master’s or Doctorate degree as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? (Please note that your education may not be substitutable for all of the required expereince.)
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Do you possess supervisory or consultative work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
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If you do not possess SUPERVISORY experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, indicate “N/A’ below.
If you possess the required SUPERVISORY Experience, address each of the questions below. The responses you provide below must be supported by the information you provide in your resume.
The information you provide will be verified if you are considered for this position.
Treat each change in employer or position separately.
The information for each employer should include:
A. Employer, your job title and dates of employment.
B. What were your major duties and responsibilities as a supervisor?
C. Please describe your specific responsibilities, if any with this employer, in each of the following areas as they relate to supervising employees. Include your specific role, the steps you took and relevant examples. Treat each area separately and in the order presented.
1). Plan, organize and direct the work of others.
2). Assign and review their work.
3). Advising on difficult problem areas.
4). Time and schedule their work.
5). Train and develop new employees.
6). Disciplining employees.
D. How do your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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If you do not possess CONSULTATIVE experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, indicate “N/A’ below.
If you possess the required CONSULTATIVE Experience, address each of the questions below. The responses you provide below must be supported by the information you provide in your resume.
The information you provide will be verified if you are considered for this position.
Treat each change in employer or position separately.
The information for each employer should include:
If no, so state. If yes, please identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information. All employers listed below must also be listed on your application. Any information you submit may be verified. Treat each change in your employer or position separately. The information for each employer should include:
A. Employer, your job title and dates of employment.
B. What were your major duties and responsibilities as a consultant?
C. Please describe your specific responsibilities, if any with this employer, in each of the following areas as they relate to your consultative work. Include your specific role, the steps you took and relevant examples. Treat each area separately and in the order presented.
1). What were you the subject matter specialist in?
2). Who were you the subject matter specialist for? Who were you a consultant to?
3). What kind of recommendations did you make?
4). Did you participate in the development of any programs? If yes, what programs did you develop?
5). Did you participate in the development of plans projections? If yes, what plan projections did you do?
6). Did you participate in the development of standards of operation? If yes, what standards of operations did you develop? Did you also develop policies and procedures?
D. Did you have any other duties and responsibilities as a consultant?
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Do you possess administrative experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
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THIS POSITION IS NOT AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION.
The ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE for this position requires experience in the fields of the plant industry (entomology, plant pathology, agriculture and/or a related biological science with coursework in entomology or plant pathology) which included active participation in and MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY for the development, Management, Execution and Coordination of policies, activities and programs.
Based on the resume you submitted, please include below the employer’s name, date of your employment, and the program responsibility you performed while in the administrative position. Include your title, where in the organization your position was located (i.e. reported to the CEO, Director, Deputy Director, President, etc.) and your overall duties and responsibilities. Include the Specific examples and detailed information concerning your Administrative Experience and how you meet this requirement.
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