Recruitment Number 25-0360

The current vacancy is with the Department of Land & Natural Resources in Downtown.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 10 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED OR FOR A PERIOD OF 10 DAYS. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 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.

The objective of the State's Natural Area Reserves Management program is to preserve the State's unique natural ecosystems and geologic formations. Natural Area Reserves, Forest Reserves , and Wildlife Sanctuaries encompass diverse ecosystems including forests, wetlands, offshore islands, bogs, grasslands, marine coastal areas, lava flows, coastal dunes and snowy alpine terrain. They support many highly specialized plant and animal species unique to Hawaii. 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 that involve a variety of activities to prevent disruption of pristine areas or the degradation of sites, and to recover critically imperiled areas and native ecosystems and species. Such activities include inventory of species and ecosystem conditions; protection of areas; development and implementation of innovative management prescriptions; monitoring ecosystem and species trends; implementing adaptive management as needed; and designing and implementing educational and scientific projects, programs, and studies.

NRMS V: Positions at this level are of two general types:

Type A: Positions which are responsible for a district native ecosystem protection and management program including the overall planning, development, and implementation of projects (e.g., protection of native ecosystems, conduct of censuses and surveys, and monitoring and evaluation of natural area management activities) in accordance with the branch's goals and objectives. They are responsible for preparing operating budgets, determining program priorities, and developing policies and procedures for the district native ecosystem protection and management program. They represent the native ecosystem protection and management program at community activities and events, branch and program meetings, and program planning activities, and are responsible for promoting the program throughout the district community to generate support for the program's activities, goals, and objectives. Positions may also direct the work of lower-level specialists and technical personnel in conducting natural area management projects and related activities.

Type B: Positions which are responsible for providing program support services to the districts, and staff support to the administration program manager and/or the division administrator. Assignments involve the development and recommendation of broad policies and standards for statewide native ecosystem protection and management; coordination between the districts for statewide projects or events; conducting administrative and technical support and providing consultation to the district personnel on the technical aspects of the native ecosystem protection and management program.

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

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.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in a natural resources field, such as:
1. Natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, or other related resource management majors;
2. Botany, zoology, wildlife biology, entomology, or other related natural resource science majors;
3. Environmental studies with an area of concentration related to natural resource management.

Specialized Experience:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience involving any of the following:
1. Management, utilization and/or conservation of natural resources -- forests, water, wildlife, soils, land, rare species preservation, protected area management, or closely related work;
2. Protection of natural resources against fire, disease, insects, weeds, animals, or other depredations;
3. Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development, protection, and management of natural resources; or
4. Resource planning for the development and management of natural resources.

At least one (1) year of the Specialized Experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the class NRMS III in the State service.

NRMS III positions are independent workers that are assigned projects of average difficulty and complexity, where problems encountered can usually be resolved by direct application of standard guides and procedures; and perform other duties as assigned.

Special Requirement - Lautenberg: Some vacancies require the handling of firearms and ammunition. For positions that have this requirement, 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 may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Lift and Carry: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation. The immediate vacancy requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck).

*Supervisory Aptitude: For some positions in the Natural Resources Management Specialist series, 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 or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.

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

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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. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 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, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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.

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