Salary: See Position Description
Location : Island of Kauai
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 24-0592
Department: Land & Natural Resources
Opening Date: 12/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0592 - This vacancy is with the Department of Land & Natural Resources.
Salary: $5,258 - $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on the 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 Positions in this series perform and/or supervise the performance of work in developing and/or conducting informational and educational programs and activities for preserving and enhancing aquatic resources in accordance with U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines and requirements. Aquatic resources include native and other resident marine and freshwater fish and aquatic species, and their habitats; coral; seaweed; and other sea life.
This class reflects responsibility for the aquatic resources informational and educational program activities for an island district. The work involves identifying educational needs; consulting with school, community groups and organizations on problems and concerns involving aquatic resources; gathering and compiling data on aquatic resources and fishing, analyzing information, and developing informational and educational activities; developing and testing informational and educational strategies and materials for statewide use; and selecting, training and evaluating volunteers to assist with informational and educational activities. Positions in this class also accompany Aquatic Biologists in conducting aquatic resources surveys, and serve as liaison between the State's aquatic resources informational and educational program and federal and State agencies, community leaders, the fishing public, and other aquatic resources users; 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.
Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Education/Training Experience: ONE (1) and
ONE-HALF (1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in program of training or education as an instructor, or other comparable professional position. Such experience must have involved and demonstrated knowledge of basic education or training methods and techniques, and the ability to identify education/training needs and provide instruction to students or groups, and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including speaking before groups.
Specialized Experience: ONE (1) YEAR of responsible professional work experience in an aquatic resource program which provided knowledge of aquatic resources conservation and protection issues, concerns and practices in Hawaii; and laws, rules, regulations and functions of federal, State and local government agencies involved with aquatic resources management and/or conservation.
Special Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of important recreational and commercial fish species of the State of Hawaii and the Pacific area, fishing methods and types of fishing gear, and Hawaii State fishing rules and regulations.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
The information provided above represents a summary of the
complete 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 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'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
Revised 01/13
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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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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS The 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 I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above.
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BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTDo you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
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. 06
EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTHow many years of professional work experience in a program of training or education as an instructor, or other comparable professional position, as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess ?
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience.
- 1 year to less than 1 1/2 years of experience.
- 1 1/2 years or more of experience.
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If you answered "No Experience" to the question above please enter N/A below.
If you possess the required experience, please identify each employer and/or position you would like us to consider.
All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Any information you submit may be verified. List each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer and/or position should include:A. Name of employer, employment dates (mo/yr to mo/yr), average number of hours worked per week, and your job title.
B. Descrie this employer. Was this a government agency, corporate training center, educational institution, etc.? What kinds of services did it provide? To whom (describe clientele)?
C. Which department or program did you work in? What was its primary goals? What kinds of services did this program provide? To whom?
D. What was the
primary function of your position? What were your
major duties and responsibilities? Provide detailed information.
E. Describe your duties, if any with this employer as they demonstrated your knowledge or ability in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and relevant examples.
1) Knowledge of basic education or training methods and techniques. What were these methods or techniques?
2) Ability to identify education/training needs. How did you do this?
3) Ability to provide instruction to students or groups. Who were these groups?
4) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
5) Ability to speak before people? On what topics? For what purpose?
F. What was the average number of hours you spent per week
SOLELY on conducting education or training activities?
G. Was this experience performed in a voluntary, intermittent or similar as needed basis, e.g., not part of your regular job duties? Please explain.
H. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTHow many years of professional work experience in an aquatic resources program as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess ?
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year or more of experience
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If you answered "No Experience" to the question above please enter N/A below.
If you possess the required experience, please identify each employer and/or position you would like us to consider.
All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Any information you submit may be verified. List each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer and/or position should include:A. Name of employer, employment dates (mo/yr - mo/yr), average number of hours worked per week, and your job title.
B. Description of this employer. Was this a government agency, research group, environmental advocacy group, etc.? What was its mission? What kinds of services did it provide? To whom (describe clientele)?
C. Which department or program did you work in? Which was its primary function? How was this organization specifically involved in aquatic resources?
D. What was the
primary function of your position? What were your
major duties and responsibilities? In your description, avoid the use of vague terms such as "carried out aquatic resources activities," "applied laws, rules and regulations," etc.
E. For this employer what were you specific aquatic resources program activities?
F. Describe your duties, if any, with this employer which demonstrated your knowledge in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took and give relevant examples. If none, so indicate.
1) Aquatic resources conservation and protection issues, concerns and practices in Hawaii.
2) Laws, rules, regulations and functions of federal, State and local government agencies involved with aquatic resources management and/or conservation.
G. How did you gain the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties in F1 and F2 above?
H. What type of work was this (e.g., full-time/part-time, seasonal, volunteer, project based, etc.)? If this position was
seasonal, indicate when the season began and ended (start/end, month/year). If this was a
volunteer position, you must submit documentation from the program supervisor or other responsible staff member (a signed letter on official letterhead with contact information), describing in detail their program, its mission or goals, organizational structure. The information should also include the complete dates, hours you worked with them, and a specific description of your aquatic resources program activities.
I. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSApplicants must demonstrate specific knowledge in the following subject matter. Identify the employer, dates, and your job title as applicable. Treat each change in employer separately.
A. Describe your duties with each employer, as applicable, as they demonstrated your knowledge, if any, in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took and give relevant examples. If none, so indicate.
1) Important recreational and commercial fish species of the State of Hawaii and the Pacific area.
2) Fishing methods and types of fishing gear.
3) Hawaii State fishing rules and regulations.
B. How did you gain the above knowledge?
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWEDDo you have additional or higher level education or training that you would like us to consider?
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. - I am not using the substitution
- Yes. I possess one or more of the following: Bachelor's degree, Professional Diploma, Master's and/or PhD in EDUCATION which provided knowledge of education and training methods and techniques.
- Yes, I possess a full time-teaching internship of at least one semester as described in the Substitutions Allowed of the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- Yes. I possess both a degree as stated above AND completion of an internship of at least one semester as described in the Substitutions Allowed of the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- Yes. I possess at least 15 semster credit hours of coursework which provided knowledge of aquatic resources management conservation issues and practices.
- Yes. I possess both a degree as described above AND completion of at least 15 semester credit hours of coursework which provided knowledge of aquatic resources management and conservation issues and practices.
- Yes, I possess a full time-teaching internship of at least one semester AND at least 15 semster credit hours of coursework which provided knowledge of aquatic resources management conservation issues and practices.
- Yes. I possess a degree as stated above in addition to the completion of an internship of at least one semester as described in the Substitutions Allowed of the Minimum Qualification Requirements AND at least 15 semester credit hours of coursework which provided knowledge of aquatic resources management and conservation issues and practices.
Required Question
