What are the responsibilities and job description for the ZOO EDUCATION SPECIALIST I (SR-20) [1 vacancy] position at City and County of Honolulu, HI?
Position Information
The Honolulu Zoo is hiring a Zoo Education Specialist I. This position is responsible for coordinating volunteer staff and providing input to educational programs at the Honolulu Zoo.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Recruiting, training, and overseeing assignments of all volunteers in supporting of Zoo activities and programs.
- Conduct job performance evaluations of volunteers.
- Plans and implements special events associated with the Zoo in education, recreation, and conservation activities.
- Conducts Zoo tours and makes presentations.
- Performing other duties and responsibilities of the position
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the Honolulu Zoo for further consideration.
Additional Job Information
- Applications must be submitted online by: February 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
- Interviews for the current vacancy will be held on: February 24, 2025. A conditional job offer will be made after all interviews have concluded.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with major work in education, general science, biology, zoology, or a related field.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Bachelor's degree in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two years of experience in the development and presentation of educational, interpretive and/or volunteer programs.
Examination Process
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Salary : $4,858
