Geologist - Temporary Full Time

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

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.

The primary purpose of this position is to independently perform difficult and complex geologic studies, reviews, and investigations at hazardous waste, solid waste, and leaking underground storage tank sites and evaluate the environmental and health issues of those releases. In addition, this position is responsible for providing technical assistance on geological and hydrological issues as they pertain to corrective actions at various types of sites. Navy Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks Special Project. This is NOT an entry level or trainee position.

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.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree and major in geology, hydrology or a related field of geoscience. Field or laboratory work of a technical geology nature, which has provided a means of obtaining a professional knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry and hydrology. Such work generally must have involved making close observations, taking samples, handling various types of instruments and equipment, assembling geologic data from source materials, and reporting findings orally and in writing. collecting samples, is unacceptable as a means of acquiring the required professional knowledge of theory and application of the principles of geology, and cannot be substituted for the required education. Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional geological or hydrological work experience. making and recording geological or hydrological field observations and collecting samples for laboratory analyses; devising field and laboratory techniques and methods, observational and experimental, for use in the study of geologic or hydrological phenomena; preparing, identifying and studying samples of minerals, rocks and water; compiling and interpreting field, laboratory and published data for use by others or for publication; investigating the influences and interrelationships of climate, topography and water bodies on specific geological or hydrological processes and environments; and preparing professional scientific and economic reports. Such experience must have provided applicants with a thorough working knowledge of geological or hydrological principles and practices, including but not limited to such subjects as physical geology or geomorphology, structural geology, stratigraphy, petrography, mineralogy, geological and hydrological field methods, economic geology, geologic mapping and surveying, hydrologic cycle, ground water geology, well hydrology, and service water hydrology. In addition, the experience must have demonstrated the ability to apply the principles and practices of physics, chemistry and mathematics to geological or hydrological studies and investigations. The experience must have also demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize difficult geological or hydrological and laboratory studies; conduct complex studies, including collecting, analyzing, evaluating, interpreting geologic or hydrologic data and preparing oral and written reports of findings and recommendations. Teaching experience in geology or hydrology may be considered qualifying professional experience in geology or hydrology, if accompanied by a significant amount of research, direction of research, advising students at the graduate level, investigative and consultative services on geological-hydrological problems. This experience must have included the actual conduct of field and laboratory studies of geological or hydrological phenomena. 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. 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. 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. accomplish 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 (Download PDF reader) 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. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, 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. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be 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 members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights. Health Insurance The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website for coverage and options. Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees. Retirement Plan The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to Premium Conversion Plan Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions. Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program. Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state. Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations. Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining. Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. 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~ 05 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued) Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. In order to receive credit for your academic training, you must attach a copy of your official transcripts to your online application as verification.

I possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in geology, hydrology or a related field of geoscience.

I possess excess professional geological or hydrological work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

I possess para-professional (technical) geological work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities. government agency, private research group, self employment, etc.), the services provided, and the clientele served. A detailed description of your major duties and responsibilities, including an explanation of your field and/or laboratory work experience as it demonstrated your knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, and hydrology. 3) Handling various types of instruments and equipment. 4) Assembling geologic data from source materials. 5) Reporting findings orally and in writing. 09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT How many years of PROFESSIONAL geological, hydrological work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess?

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