Land Agent Ii - Hilo, Hawaii

Job Posting

Recruitment Information:
The current vacancy is with the Department of Land & Natural Resources in Hilo, Hawaii Island. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Salary: $4,590 per month (SR-18, Step

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Duties are performed in support of the Board of Land and Natural Resources' intent to meet the approved social and economic demands of both the public and private sectors of the State of Hawaii. Land Agents perform work in the acquisition of lands for public purposes, in the disposition of public lands for approved public and private purposes, and in the inspection and enforcement of terms and conditions of land dispositions and provisions of public land laws.

The Land Agent I serves in an advanced trainee capacity, receiving formal and on-the-job training; assists in the preparation of routine transactions including making inspections of lands and enforcement of terms, conditions, statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to the administration and management of State and public lands; and performs other duties as required.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
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. Basic

Education:

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Specialized

Experience:

Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional experience which demonstrated knowledge of Hawaii Land laws, real estate laws and terminology, the real property appraisal process, various types of land titles and legal instruments affecting land transactions; and the ability to gather and analyze land transaction data; prepare reports of findings, including conclusions and recommendations, and meet and deal effectively with others.

Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply. Driver's 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 (MQRs). To view the complete MQRs in their entirety,  (Download PDF reader).

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  for assistance.

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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…