NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST III AND IV - TEMPORARY - LIHUE, KAUAI

Recruitment Number 26-0017 The current vacancy is a temporary full‑time position with the Department of Land & Natural Resources, Forestry & Wildlife Division. This job posting will remain open until 30 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Level III – $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR‑20, Step D to I) Level IV – $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR‑22, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. Note: Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force. Duties Summary 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 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. NRMS IV positions perform assignments independently and encompass the full range of activities involving the management of natural areas. Scope of responsibility includes the planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating of assigned projects which may involve entire natural areas, or may focus on specific portions of an area. Typical activities include monitoring and managing natural areas, providing consultation to other professionals regarding natural resources management and planning activities; and providing information and education to groups, individuals, and others regarding natural area management activities, goals, and objectives; and perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified. Legal Authorization To Work Requirement 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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in a natural resources field, such as: Natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, or other related resource management majors; Botany, zoology, wildlife biology, entomology, or other related natural resource science majors; Environmental studies with an area of concentration related to natural resource management. Specialized Experience NRMS III: One (1) year and NRMS IV: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience involving any of the following: Management, utilization and/or conservation of natural resources – forests, water, wildlife, soils, land, rare species preservation, protected area management, or closely related work; Protection of natural resources against fire, disease, insects, weeds, animals, or other depredations; Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development, protection, and management of natural resources; Resource planning for the development and management of natural resources. For the NRMS IV, 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. Supervisory Aptitude For the NRMS IV, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential. Special Requirement - Lautenberg These vacancies require the handling of firearms and ammunition. 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 These vacancies require the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and up to 50 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck). Other Information The State of Hawaiʻi 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 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 contact the Department of Human Resources Development. 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. 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, please contact the Department of Human Resources Development. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Hawaiʻi