Biosecurity Inspector - Shiftwork - Hilo, Hawaii ; Ohhi
Listed on 2026-06-29
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Science
Environmental Science -
Government
Recruitment Number
OHHI-26004
Salary$4,243 per month (SR-16, Step
D)
Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Job OverviewThis is the entry trainee level in the Biosecurity Inspector series, designed to provide a career‑oriented introduction to the State’s plant and non‑domestic animal quarantine and pest control programs. On‑job training assignments provide practical understanding and initial introduction to the organization, programs, policies and objectives of the agency, as well as preliminary experience applying principles, procedures, work processes, techniques and scientific reference material to real situations.
The applicant will also perform other related duties as assigned.
- Undergo on‑job training to learn the principles and practices of plant and animal quarantine.
- Assist with inspection, sampling, documentation, and reporting activities as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the agency.
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the state government to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens, or otherwise eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas:
- Agricultural, Landscape, or Integrated Pest Management;
Entomology;
Horticulture;
Nematology;
Plant and Environmental Protection Science;
Plant Pathology;
Tropical Agriculture and the Environment; or Tropical Plant and Soil Science; - Biological or Agricultural Science – education must have included coursework described in A and B below.
A. One course in entomology, nematology, pest management, plant and environmental protection science, plant pathology, tropical agriculture and the environment, virology, or related courses;
B. One course in agroecology, agronomy, botany, horticulture, plant physiology, tropical plant and soil science, weed science, or related courses.
All areas described above must also demonstrate proficiency in writing clear and comprehensive reports, reading and interpreting complex written material, performing basic arithmetical computations, and solving complex problems logically and systematically.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
Prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within 10 years from the date of application. A fingerprint‑based criminal history record check is required; the cost is the applicant’s responsibility. The Department of Agricultural will provide reimbursement if the applicant successfully clears the check and provides proof of badge issuance.
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The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.
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