Natural Resources Management Specialist Iii - Hilo, Hawaii

Position Overview

Natural Resources Management Specialist III

Location:

Hilo, Hawaii Island
Salary: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

The Natural Resources Management Specialists (NRMS) are responsible for the development and implementation of operational management plans for natural area reserves and other natural areas. Key activities include: inventory of species and ecosystem conditions; protection of areas; development and implementation of innovative management prescriptions; monitoring ecosystem and species trends; adaptive management; and designing and implementing educational and scientific projects, programs, and studies to preserve Hawaii’s unique natural ecosystems.

Legal Authorization to Work

• Must be a citizen, national, permanent resident alien of the United States, or otherwise eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university majoring in a natural resources field such as natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, botany, zoology, wildlife biology, entomology, or environmental studies with a related concentration.

Specialized Experience

• One (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience in areas such as management, utilization, or conservation of natural resources; protection against fire, disease, insects, or other depredations; applied research and analysis for natural resource management; or resource planning for development and management of natural resources.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Some vacancies require handling of firearms and ammunition; applicants must meet all federal and state regulations pertaining to carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition, and must not have a domestic violence conviction.
• Relevant substitutions are allowed as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. For assistance in completing an application or participating in the selection process, contact 808‑587‑1111.