BIOSECURITY INSPECTOR I - SHIFTWORK - KONA, HAWAII ISLAND (OHHI)

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number: OHHI-26003 Project: Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i. Application Review: Applications will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. Successful applicants will be referred to the hiring department for initial review. Departmental Review: Applicants meeting initial requirements may be contacted for an interview. Selection or non-selection will be communicated by the department. Note: A thorough review will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition. Salary: $4,243 per month (SR-16, Step D) Shift Work: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Duties Summary This is the entry trainee level in the Biosecurity Inspector series, designed to provide a career-oriented introduction to the background, philosophy, concepts, scope and interrelationships of the State’s plant and non-domestic animal quarantine and pest control programs. On-the-job training assignments provide practical understanding and initial introduction to the organization, programs, policies and objectives of the agency as well as furnish preliminary experience in the application of principles, procedures, work processes, techniques and scientific reference material to actual situations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Minimum Qualification Requirements 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. Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Agricultural, 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 – the education must have included coursework described in (A) and (B) below: 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 One (1) course in agroecology, agronomy, botany, horticulture, plant physiology, tropical plant and soil science, weed science, OR related courses. In addition, for all the areas described above, the education background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; perform basic arithmetical computations; and solve complex problems logically and systematically. Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Special Requirement: Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, with or without reasonable accommodation. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply. Federal Criminal History Records Check: Persons who are considered for employment in positions requiring unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. Applicants must not have been convicted of a disqualifying criminal offense within 10 years. The cost will be the applicant’s responsibility; the Department of Agricultural will provide reimbursement if the applicant successfully clears the check and provides proof of badge issuance. Other Information 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. 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: ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current. We will not be responsible if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. You may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you disable the Job Application Emails feature in your account.

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. CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Hawaiʻi