Forestry & Wildlife Technician Iii And Iv - Lihue, Kauai

Overview

Recruitment Number 24-0565 - The current vacancies are with the Department of Land & Natural Resources, Forestry and Wildlife Division and includes temporary full-time and permanent full-time positions.

Forestry and Wildlife Technician III: $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)

Forestry and Wildlife Technician IV: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I).

Note: Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

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.

Level III: Performs a variety of technical assignments in support of the development, maintenance, and research activities of the forestry, wildlife and other natural resources management programs; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Level IV: 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. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full-time normal work basis.

This requirement may also be met by:
1) possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; or
2) excess Specialized Experience as described below.

Specialized

Experience:

For level III, two (2) years and for level IV, 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; and 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, and make visual estimates of percentage quantities; perform long hours of strenuous work under adverse conditions; and talk to groups and individuals to explain programs, policies and procedures.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Other Requirements:

Firearms: This position requires 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 requirements of the Federal Gun Control Act, applicants for these positions may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.

Lift and Carry: Applicants must be able 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, and which typically require, but are not limited to, the ability to backpack thirty pounds for five miles.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To…