Salary: See Position Description
Location : Island of Maui
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 24-0353
Department: Land & Natural Resources
Opening Date: 07/06/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0353Level II: $4,495 per month (SR-18, Step D).
Level III : $4,858 to $5,918 per month (SR-20, Step D to I).
Note: The starting monthly salary for
level II is at the minimum rate of pay, Step D. For vacancies at Step D to I, hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
A 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 The Forester series includes positions of which require primarily professional knowledge and competency in forestry science. The work involves the supervision of and/or participation in the development, production, conservation, and utilization of the natural resources of forest and associated lands; management of forest resources (including timber, water, soil, recreation, plant and wildlife habitat)in relationship with other resources to meet present and future needs; protection of resources against fire, insects disease, weeds, floods, erosion, and other depredations; protection of threatened and endangered species; evaluation of forest properties and resources thereon or potentials; discovery and interpretation of principles and facts upon which the management of forest lands rest; integration of socio-economic variables i the development of forestry management practices; and development of new/improved methods, practices, techniques and instruments necessary to perform such work.
Forester II: As an advanced trainee, assists in observations and surveys to collect data concerning details of forest land, resource characteristics, conditions, practices or treatments and ecological, silvicultural, economic or other technical/administrative considerations; summarizes findings into reports, annotated maps, memoranda, etc.; searches for new plant species and gathers selected seeds for propagation; revises maps to show forest boundaries, road changes, trails and lava flows; fights forest fires; and enforces laws, rules and regulations governing forest areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Forester III: This class reflects the first level of an independent worker in Professional Forestry Work. Work assignments encompass problems of average difficulty and complexity. Work is characterized by the analysis and evaluation of conditions, characteristics, values and relationships of forest resources. As an individual or as a team leader, plan and carry out systematic forest resource surveys and inventories; develop plans for recreation sites; evaluate forest fire hazards; cruise tracts of timber prior to release for sale; assemble appraisal data; survey boundaries; check on trespass on State lands; lay out trails and timber roads; conduct administrative studies; may direct the work of lower level professional and non-professional forestry workers; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK:The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
EDUCATION: Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major study in forestry or a closely related field which must have included 15 semester hours with curriculum sufficiently diversified to include courses in each of the following three subject areas:
1. Management of Renewable Resources: study of the science of managing renewable resources to attain desired results. Examples of creditable courses in this area include silviculture, forest management operations and planning, forest product management, agroforestry, arboriculture, wildland fire science or fire management, utilization of forest resources, forest regulation, environmental policy, horticulture, recreational land management, watershed management, hydrology, and wildlife or range habitat management.
2. Forest Ecology/Forest Biology: study of the interrelated patterns, processes, classification, distribution, characteristics, identification of forest vegetation and the interrelationships of living organisms to the forest environment. Examples of creditable courses in this area include dendrology, forest ecology, restoration ecology, plant ecology, silvics, botany, forest genetics, wood structure and properties, soils, entomology, and forest or plant pathology.
3. Forest Resource Measurements and Inventory: study of sampling, inventory, measurement, Geographic Information Systems, geography and analysis techniques as applied to a variety of forest resources. Examples of creditable courses include forest biometrics, forest mensuration, forest valuation, statistical analysis of forest resource data, forest or environmental economics, renewable natural resources inventories and analysis, and photogrammetry or remote sensing.
FORESTRY EXPERIENCE: Forester II: No Experience required.
Forester III: ONE (1) YEAR of progressively responsible professional forestry work experience involving one or a combination of any of the following:
1. Management of forest resources,e.g. forest products, water, botanical, wildlife, public recreation, soils, urban forestry, wildlands;
2. Protection of forest resources against fire, insects, diseases, invasive species, floods, erosion(s) and other depredations.
3. Development, production, conservation, restoration, monitoring, inventory, and utilization of forest resources;
4. Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development, protection, production, and management of forest resources; and/or
5. Resource planning for the development, protection, production, and management of forest resources.
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Special Requirements (Lifting and Carrying): Applicants must be able to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation
Firearms requirement: Some positions may require that applicants meet all Federal and State requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition; and possess demonstrated knowledge of and ability to properly use firearms.
Applicants may not possess a conviction of domestic violence. The immediate vacancy has this requirement. SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).
The information provided above represents a summary of the
Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please
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Other InformationThe 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) PROGRAMThe 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 APPLICANTSThe 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 INFORMATIONThe 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 the application.
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'IThe 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 HolidaysYou may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid VacationYou 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 LeaveYou 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 LeavesReasonable 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 InsuranceThe 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 InsuranceThe State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement PlanThe 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 PlanParticipating 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 AccountsEligible 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 BenefitsParticipating 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 CompensationThe 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 InsuranceQualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social SecurityAs an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Promotions & TransfersFor employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing EducationThe 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 ExpensesThe 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 AwardsThe 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 BargainingEmployees 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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RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY)Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii? - State Recruiting Office
- Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office)
- Job Fairs
- Consolidated Theatres
- TheBus
- Shopping Mall Advertisements
- Print Advertisements
- Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.)
- Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)
- SkillBridge Program
- LinkedIn
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
- Governmentjobs.com
- Internships
- Other
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSThe information provided 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 your receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.
In general, proof of education obtained 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. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be submitted within five working days of the filing of your application.When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
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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 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 I have accessed the link provided, and have read, understand, and agree to all the above.
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SUITABILITY-FORESTER - FEDERAL FIREARM CONTROL ACT-LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT Some Forester positions are authorized to use firearms when participating in predator control/eradication activities. (The immediate vacancy has this requirement.)
Convictions of domestic violence preclude an individual from carrying firearms and ammunition. Incumbents in these positions are required to be qualified to use, carry, and have access to firearms at all times, 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 government employees. Persons who knowingly violate this law are subject to a fine, federal imprisonment of up to ten years, or both.
In answering the following question, you should check NO if all your convictions were 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?
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTDo you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Forestry or a closely related field which included which included 15 semester credit hours in curriculum sufficiently diversified to include courses in each of the following three subject areas: 1) Management of Renewable Resources, 2) Forest Ecology/Forest Biology; and 3) Forest Resource Measurements and Inventory? (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more information)If yes, you must provide a copy of your
official transcript(s) by attaching it to your online application or submitting a copy to our office immediately upon the submittal of your application.
- I acknowledge that I possess the required education and have attached my "Official" transcript(s) to my online application or will submit a copy to the State Recruiting Office immediately upon the submittal my application.
- I will be substituting four (4) years of professional level forestry experience for the required education. I understand that this four (4) years of professional forestry work experience is in addition to the required Specialized Experience Requirement.
- I do not possess the required education and/or experience.
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FORESTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT How many years of progressively responsible
professional forestry work experience do you possess?
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year or more of experience
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FORESTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTIf you answered 'No Experience' to the question above, answer 'N/A' below. If you answered 'yes' to the question above, provide the following information for each experience you would like us to consider.
All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Treat each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer should include: A. Employer's name, your official job title, dates of employment (start & end, month/year), and the average number of hours worked per week.
B. Describe this employer, including the type of company (e.g. government agency, university, etc.), the section you worked in, the services provided and the clientele served.
C. Give a
detailed description of your major duties and responsibilities.
D. Describe your experience in each of the areas below (#1-5).
Address each area separately. In your description, provide examples of forestry knowledge, methods and techniques you applied. Be sure to use specific language that will clearly show the scope and level of your experience.
1) Management of forest resources, e.g. forest products, water, botanical, wildlife, public recreation, soils, urban forestry, wildlands;
2) Protection of forest resources against fire, insects, diseases, invasive species, floods, erosion(s) and other depredations.
3) Development, production, conservation, restoration, monitoring, inventory, and utilization of forest resources;
4) Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development, protection, production, and management of forest resources; and/or
5) Resource planning for the development, protection, production, and management of forest resources.
E. Describe your involvement and level of authority in the areas of project management, research, budget, personnel, policy decisions, community outreach, etc.
F. Did you work with forestry 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.
G. If your primary responsibility is not directly involved in the day-to-day functions of forestry management, forestry protection, etc., what was your role in this process?
H. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?
I. What was the official job title of your supervisor? Describe in detail how your duties and authority differed from your supervisor.
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWEDDo you possess a master's or PhD in Forestry from an accredited four-year college or university?
NOTE: If a master's or PhD is used to meet the Education Requirement, then the master's or PhD 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 immediately upon the submittal of your application.
- I am not using the substitution.
- I possess a Master's degree in Forestry from an accredited college or university.
- I possess a PhD in Forestry from an accredited college or university.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIf you have additional information related to this recruitment that you would like us to consider, include the information below.
Required Question
