Education Specialist V (Aquatic Resources) - Oahu

Recruitment Number OHHI-26061 - This vacancy is with the Department of Land & Natural Resources.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’ i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The forwarding of your application to the hiring department and any potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not indicate that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Salary: $6,221 - $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on the availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Positions in this series perform and/or supervise the performance of work in developing and/or conducting informational and educational programs and activities for preserving and enhancing aquatic resources in accordance with U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines and requirements. Aquatic resources include native and other resident marine and freshwater fish and aquatic species, and their habitats; coral; seaweed; and other sea life.

This class reflects responsibility for planning, developing, implementing and coordinating a statewide aquatic resources informational and educational program to support efforts in aquatic resources restoration and management. The work involves coordinating aquatic resources informational and educational activities statewide; planning and developing a 5-year program plan in accordance with guidelines and requirements of the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act; conducting statewide needs assessment;

and evaluating issues requiring information exchange between the program and the public; and perform other related duties as assigned.

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

• LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: 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:
  
  A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• EDUCATION/TRAINING
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  Two and one half (2 1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in program of training or education as an instructor, or other comparable professional position. Such experience must have involved and demonstrated knowledge of basic education or training methods and techniques, and the ability to identify education/training needs and provide instruction to students or groups, and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including speaking before groups.
• SPECIALIZED
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  One (1) year of responsible professional work experience in an aquatic resource program which provided knowledge of aquatic resources conservation and protection issues, concerns and practices in Hawaii; and laws, rules, regulations and functions of federal, State and local government agencies involved with aquatic resources management and/or conservation.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of important recreational and commercial fish species of the State of Hawaii and the Pacific area, fishing methods and types of fishing gear, and Hawaii State fishing rules and regulations.
• SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
• LICENSE: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

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.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information,…