AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES MARKETING SPECIALIST I - OAHU (OHHI)

Salary: $4,243 per month (SR-16, Step D) Agricultural Commodities Marketing Specialist I This position receives formal and on‑the‑job training as an entry‑level inspector, with emphasis on the fundamental procedures, concepts, laws, rules and regulations, work processes and techniques involved in the inspection and certification of the State of Hawaii's agricultural commodities. The incumbent also performs other related duties as assigned. Basic objectives of the State's agricultural commodity and marketing programs are to regulate, stabilize and expand produce markets; to facilitate trading and provide for orderly marketing; to improve the quality of agricultural products grown and exported or consumed in Hawaii; to enhance the competitive status of Hawaii‑grown products; and to protect the public and industry against misrepresented products or unfair practices. Minimum Qualification Requirements Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major in agriculture. Experience: Progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical or other analytical work experience that provides knowledge, abilities and skills fully equivalent to those normally acquired in four years of successful study leading to a bachelor's degree in agriculture may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis. The experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply. Special Ability – Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted and 100 lbs assisted by another person and/or use of equipment. Driver's License: A valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required. Election of Rights: 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Hawai'i