Forestry & Wildlife Technician Iv - Kamuela​/Kohala​/Waikoloa - Hawaii

Recruitment Number 26-0130

Salary: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C 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.

Independently performs a wide variety of complex, specialized technical functions in support of forestry, wildlife and other natural resources research, development, management and maintenance projects; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:
  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.
• To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
  • Basic Education/
    
    Experience:
    
    Experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions and a high degree of verbal skill in addition to the ability to make basic mathematical computations including percentages and averages. This experience may be met from part‑time or unpaid work provided it was continuous.
    1) possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; or
    2) excess specialized experience as described below.
  • Specialized
    
    Experience:
    
    Three (3) years of progressively responsible sub‑professional or technical work experience in forestry, wildlife, or other fields of natural resource management, conservation, and development. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant possesses:
    • Knowledge of game and non‑game birds and animals and their habitats; forestry, wildlife, and other natural resource management research and survey techniques; basic carpentry, plumbing, and masonry used in forest, wildlife and natural resource development and maintenance projects; and wildland fire control techniques and practices.
    • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; write neat, accurate and comprehensive field notes and data sheets; make mathematical calculations, including multiplication, division, percentages and averages; make visual estimates of percentage quantities; perform long hours of strenuous work under adverse conditions; and explain programs, policies and procedures to groups and individuals.
• Substitutions Allowed:
  Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

• Firearms:
  Some positions require the handling of firearms and ammunition when participating in predator control and eradication activities. Applicants must meet all federal and state regulations pertaining to the carrying, use and possession of firearms and ammunition. Under the Federal Gun Control Act, applicants for these positions may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.
• Lift and Carry:
  Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Driver's License:
  Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Physical Requirement:
  Applicants must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, typically requiring the ability to backpack thirty (30) pounds for five miles.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the requirements in their entirety, please refer to the official posting.

Other Information

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