Pest Control Technician Iii And Iv - Hilo, Hawaii ; Ohhi

Overview

Recruitment Number OHHI-26015 These vacancies are with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Apiary Section
. This recruitment is conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, featuring an expedited hiring process to fast-track qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.

Applications will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. Applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. Applicants who meet the initial review requirements may be contacted for an interview. All applicants interviewed will be notified of selection or non-selection by the department.

A thorough review of all applications will be conducted, and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

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.

Salary ranges:
Level III - $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)
Level IV - $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I)

This position is located in the Plant Industry Division, Plant Pest Control Section in the Apiary unit. The Plant Pest Control Branch protects Hawai‘i’s agricultural enterprises and natural resources by integrated biological and chemical and/or mechanical control of insect, weed, disease and snail pests, and safeguards against introduction of noxious weeds and low-quality seeds.

The Apiary Section protects Hawai‘i’s beekeeping-related industries (including honey production, queen bee production and agricultural pollination) from bee pests and diseases. It supports a statewide strategy for biosecurity, survey and detection, pollinator protection, development of certification programs to ensure export and inter-island shipment of bees are free of pests and diseases, and fosters apiary-related programs, outreach and education, and targeted research—potentially in collaboration with outside experts.

The employee will at times work outdoors under various conditions (hot, humid weather, inclement weather, biting insects, etc.) and must be able to conduct field work in remote locations, work independently, and apply practical knowledge of biological principles and practices.

Pest Control Technician III: Under general supervision, performs fairly complex sub-professional duties and/or supervises pest control aides in support of higher-level professional pest control activities; and performs other duties as required.

Pest Control Technician IV: Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex, sub-professional duties in support of professional pest control activities; supervises a small group of pest control aides and technicians; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified.

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.

General

Experience:

Three years of progressively responsible work experience which required the ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; follow oral directions; and exercise a high degree of verbal skills for both levels.

Specialized

Experience:

Two years for level III and three years for level IV of work experience in insect or plant pest control involving the use of standard laboratory procedures in propagating host insects or plants and the collecting and recording of data. For the IV level, at least one year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Pest Control Technician III.

Non-Qualifying

Experience:

Experience in a laboratory which involved only the caring for supplies and…