NOXIOUS WEED SPECIALIST V - OAHU

Recruitment Number 26-0382

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity located in Downtown.

Salary

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

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

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.Noxious Weed Specialist V plans and coordinates and supervises large-scale weed and other plant pest activities involving one or more county districts of the State of Hawaii; serves as subject-matter specialist and advisor in a highly specialized function; and performs other duties as required.

This position may require occasional night work, weekend work and inter-island travel by air or sea, and stays of 1-2 nights. The employee may be required to wear safety gear, including but not limited to respirators, particle masks, safety glasses and splash goggles, synthetic full-length aprons, disposable coveralls, nitrile, chemical resistant, or leather gloves, steel toed shoes, rubber boots and may be exposed to pesticides, dust, and moisture.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: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a baccalaureate degree majoring in one of the following areas:

• Agriculture, Botany, 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; or
• Biological or Agricultural Science to have included course work described in (A) and (B) below:

(A) One (1) course in entomology, nematology, pest management, plant and environmental protection science, plant pathology, tropical agriculture and the environment, virology, or related courses; and

(B) One (1) course in agroecology, agronomy, botany, horticulture, plant physiology, tropical plant and soil science, weed science or related courses.

Specialized Experience: 3 and 1/2 years of progressively responsible work experience performing or supervising research, development, and regulatory work in the prevention, control, and eradication of noxious weeds and other plant pests. The experience must have provided applicants with knowledge of methods of noxious weed and other plant pest prevention, control, and eradication and/or techniques of research in this field.

Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by details to supervisory positions; by completion of work assignments; or by favorable appraisals of a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

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

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Other Information

• The incumbent into the position, must be able to obtain certification by DAB as a Commercial Applicator in Cat 9 and 10 by 4th month of employment.

2) The incumbent into the position, must undergo a Pulmonary Function Test to evaluate fitness to use a respirator as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for positions that have environmental exposures.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please

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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.

Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

Testing Information

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.