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Recruitment Number 23-0684
This vacancy is with the Department of Land & Natural Resources, Forestry & Wildlife Division in Downtown.
Salary: $6,177 to 7,517 per month (SR-26, 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
Plan, supervise and coordinate program planning, research, evaluation and related staff and administrative services for the State's WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. Supervise staff assigned to game and non-game programs with responsibilities for research, program development and management assistance; formulate and recommend program goals, policies, plans and budgets; serve as the key subject matter expert for the WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT or in a related biological science with a minimum of twenty-four semester credit hours in the following areas:
A. At least eighteen semester credit hours of course work applicable to wildlife biology in such subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, animal husbandry, zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology (animal), genetics, animal taxonomy, parasitology, entomology, herpetology, biometry; or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and
B. At least six semester credit hours in botany or the related plant sciences.
Specialized Experience: Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in wildlife conservation, development and management, and/or wildlife research.
Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience: One year of either staff specialist or supervisory experience of the type and quality described below:
A. Staff Specialist Experience: Professional experience which involved serving as a principal PROGRAM SPECIALIST for a major specialized area (e.g., game and non-game) in WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT with responsibility for providing technical advice and consultative services on wildlife research, development and management including the optimum utilization of wildlife resources within the assigned area of responsibility; evaluating, investigating and making recommendations leading toward solution of wildlife and related problems; planning and conducting studies including the prescribing of standards, methods and objectives and participating in the development of long-range plans.
B. Supervisory Experience: Professional wildlife experience which involved 1) planning, organizing, scheduling 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; 5) training and developing employees; and 6) evaluating their work performance.
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Lift and Carry: Thisposition requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Substitutions 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.
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Other Information
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-service
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.
