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Recruitment Information
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Recruitment Number 24-0097 – The immediate vacancy is located in Hilo.
Trails and Access Specialist II:
$4,339 per month (SR-18, Step D)Trails and Access Specialist III:
$4,690 to $5,713 per month ((SR-20, Step D to I)Trails and Access Specialist IV:
$5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).Note: For vacancies at Step D to I, 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.
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Duties Summary
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The objectives of the State’s Trails and Access Program are to provide for a broad range of recreational, cultural, religious and subsistence opportunities for all people of the State; and to help conserve the State’s cultural heritage and environment through the use of sound land conservation principles.
Trails & Access Specialist II are advanced trainees in which assignments characteristically involve assisting in professional trails and access projects for which a higher level trails and access specialist has overall responsibility. More complex assignments may be selected to progressively develop the incumbent of the position for work at the next higher level; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Trails & Access Specialist III are the first independent level in the professional trails and access development program. Positions are assigned trails and access projects of average difficulty and complexity. Problems encountered can usually be resolved by direct application of standard guides and procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Trails & Access Specialist IV independently performs the full range of work in the development and implementation of a statewide trails and access network and management system; assignments may range from routine trails and access maintenance to development of a newly acquired trail system with significant archeological issues and concerns from special interest groups with opposing views and negotiations with private landowners; and performs other related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Course work must include a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in at least three of the following areas:
(1) natural resources management; e.g., natural or wild land resource conservation, natural area management or conservation, watershed management, wildlife management or conservation, forest management or conservation;
(2) natural resources based outdoor recreation; e.g., principles of outdoor recreation, natural resource interpretation methods, outdoor recreation facilities management, wilderness management, parks administration, wild land fire management, and weed management;
(3) natural resources planning; e.g., environmental/land use/resource/wild land planning, cartography, remote sensing, aerial photographic interpretation, forest land measurements, forest and wildlife resource inventories, watershed analysis and planning, ecosystem analysis;
(4) related studies; e.g., forestry, wildlife biology, plant ecology, forest or wildlife ecology, plant evolution and taxonomy, botany, and zoology.Specialized Experience:
Trails & Access Specialist II: NO experience Required.
Trails & Access Specialist III: One (1) year
Trails & Access Specialist IV: Two (2) years of:
progressively responsible professional experience in outdoor recreation management, natural resources management or other related fields which demonstrated the ability to develop and maintain a trails and access road system within a resource recreational program.Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Other Requirements:
A. Firearms: Applicants must be authorized to carry, use and possess firearms and ammunition when participating in predator control and animal control duties. For these positions, applicants must meet current Federal and State law requirements applicable to the carrying, use and possession of firearms. Under the requirements of the Federal Gun Control Act, applicants for these positions may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.
B. Lifting and Carrying: Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects of various weights unassisted and/or assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck), with or without reasonable accommodation.APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ALL LEVELS FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED.
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.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.
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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.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, 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.
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.- I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)A link to the Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety.
- I acknowledge that I have accessed the link provided, and have read and understand the Minimum Qualification Requirements in their entirety.
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FEDERAL FIREARM CONTROL ACT-LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT
Convictions of domestic violence preclude incumbents in these positions from carrying firearms and ammunition. This position is required to be qualified to use, carry and have access to firearms, which includes being drug free. 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, 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 answer 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 answer 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?
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university which included a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in at least three (3) of the following areas: 1) natural resources management; 2) natural resources based outdoor recreation; 3) natural resources planning; 4) related studies (e.g., forestry, wildlife biology, plant ecology, forest or wildlife ecology, plant evolution and taxonomy, botany and zoology).Refer to the Minimum Education Requirement for detailed information.
- I acknowledge that I possess the required education and have attached my “Official” transcript(s) to my online application .
- I will be substituting four (4) years of professional resource management experience for the required education.
- I do not possess the required education and/or experience.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
How many years of progressively responsible professional work experience in outdoor recreation management, natural resources management or other related fields which demonstrated the ability to develop and maintain a trails and access road system within a resource recreational program do you possess?- No Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience.
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
- 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
- 3 years or more of experience.
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If you answered “No experience, to the question above, please answer “n/a” below.If you possess the required experience, list below all employers and/or positions where you performed professional outdoor recreation or natural resources management work.
Include the following information:
A. Employer’s name, your official job title and your employment dates (Note – if your employment was seasonal, be sure to provide the exact dates (From-to, month/year) you worked during each season. Include the average number of hours you 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. Were you involved in the coordination of field projects and work activities? Give examples of these projects, your involvement and level of authority.
E. Describe your knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the design, layout and construction of access roads and trails; and map interpretation and their application in determining trail alignments.
F. Describe your knowledge in the following areas:
1) Native plants and animals including endangered species,
2) Invasive species including noxious weeds and animal pests,
3) Techniques used in the control of invasive species.G. Describe some of the issues or concerns you encountered with special interest groups, commercial users, and the general public. How did you address these concerns?
H. Describe your knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to a Trail and Access Program. Give examples of the laws you followed and applied in your work.
I. Did you work with officials or agencies at the federal, state and/or county levels? List the agencies you worked with, and the nature of your involvement and experiences with each one.
J. Did your work involve negotiation methods and techniques, State laws and requirements for contract proposals used in a Trail and Access Program? Explain.
K. Were you required to prepare reports and what were they used for?
L. Do you have supervisory experience in this position? List the job titles of your subordinates and a brief description of your supervisory duties and responsibilities.
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Will you be substituting a master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in forestry, wildlife management, outdoor recreation or other related natural resources field, which demonstrated knowledge and abilities in the development, planning and management of an outdoor recreational resource program for one (1) year of the required experience? (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more information)NOTE: If a master’s degree is used to meet the Education Requirement, then the master’s degree cannot additionally substitute for the required Specialized Experience.
To receive credit for your education, you must attach a copy of your official transcript(s) to your online application or submit a copy to our office.
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- No
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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
