What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III AND IV - KAMUELA / KOHALA / WAIKOLOA - HAWAII ISLAND position at State of Hawai'i?
Recruitment Number 25-0134
Salary:
Level III: $3,484 to $4,409 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)
Level IV: $3,917 to $4,959 per month (SR-14, Step C to I)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Agricultural Research Technician III, this class represents the first independent level of work performance in support of agricultural research projects and/or the conduct of specialized agricultural operations. Assistance is provided researchers in the conduct and completion of all phases of projects in accordance with experimental design involving standardized practices and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision. It is periodically checked while in progress and on completion for results by a researcher or a higher-level technician. A position in this class may include the supervision of a few lower-level aids as needed. Higher-level work may be assigned for purposes of developing an incumbent; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Agricultural Research Technician IV, this class reflects the work of a specialist in the conduct of a variety of complex and intensified work in the full implementation of crop research projects, including the maintenance of the limited facilities used and all equipment and tools used in the work, and/or as senior technician in charge of a segment of an experimental station or farm including the continuous supervision of a few subordinates. The first type may include a position assigned full-time to the performance of routine chemical analysis of plants and soils in a laboratory. Work is performed independently under general supervision and direction and reviewed primarily for results unless assistance is requested by the incumbent. A position in this class may be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the total small work force of an experiment station; and performs other related duties as assigned.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
General Experience: ONE (1) YEAR of work experience in the operation of a farm or related agricultural laboratory or industry which provided exposure to basic agricultural/farm activities. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses knowledge of basic farming methods, routine agricultural work operations and processes; and the ability to use standard agricultural tools and equipment, perform manual and repetitive work, read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and perform arithmetic computations.
Examples of qualifying General Experience are: planting and harvesting pineapples, controlling weeds among growing crops, caring for plants in a nursery (watering, weeding, fertilizing, transplanting); or participating in laboratory studies of plant diseases.
Specialized Experience:
For the Agricultural Research Technician IV level, at least one year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the independent worker level, Agricultural Research Technician III.
Agricultural Research Technician III: ONE (1) YEAR of non-professional or technical work experience performing agricultural activities in situations involving recordation, comparison, evaluation, experimentation and drawing of conclusions from data; and which provides the applicant with knowledge of precision research work methods. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to perform arithmetic calculations, record data and recognize diseased plants; and knowledge of experimental design requirements and farming methods in the form of two or more of the following: crop propagation; care of farm animals and poultry; safety precautions and use of fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides; care and use of pastures; care of farm tools and equipment.
Agricultural Research Technician IV: TWO (2) YEARS of non-professional or technical work experience performing agricultural activities in situations involving recordation, comparison, evaluation, experimentation and drawing of conclusions from data; and which provides the applicant with knowledge of precision research work methods. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to perform arithmetic calculations, record data and recognize diseased plants; and knowledge of experimental design requirements and farming methods in the form of two or more of the following: crop propagation; care of farm animals and poultry; safety precautions and use of fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides; care and use of pastures; care of farm tools and equipment.
Selective Certification Requirement: This position requires that applicants obtain medical clearance, training and fit-testing to use a respirator within six months from the date of hire.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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.
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.
Salary:
Level III: $3,484 to $4,409 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)
Level IV: $3,917 to $4,959 per month (SR-14, Step C to I)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.
Agricultural Research Technician III, this class represents the first independent level of work performance in support of agricultural research projects and/or the conduct of specialized agricultural operations. Assistance is provided researchers in the conduct and completion of all phases of projects in accordance with experimental design involving standardized practices and procedures. Work is performed under general supervision. It is periodically checked while in progress and on completion for results by a researcher or a higher-level technician. A position in this class may include the supervision of a few lower-level aids as needed. Higher-level work may be assigned for purposes of developing an incumbent; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Agricultural Research Technician IV, this class reflects the work of a specialist in the conduct of a variety of complex and intensified work in the full implementation of crop research projects, including the maintenance of the limited facilities used and all equipment and tools used in the work, and/or as senior technician in charge of a segment of an experimental station or farm including the continuous supervision of a few subordinates. The first type may include a position assigned full-time to the performance of routine chemical analysis of plants and soils in a laboratory. Work is performed independently under general supervision and direction and reviewed primarily for results unless assistance is requested by the incumbent. A position in this class may be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the total small work force of an experiment station; and performs other related duties as assigned.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
General Experience: ONE (1) YEAR of work experience in the operation of a farm or related agricultural laboratory or industry which provided exposure to basic agricultural/farm activities. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses knowledge of basic farming methods, routine agricultural work operations and processes; and the ability to use standard agricultural tools and equipment, perform manual and repetitive work, read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and perform arithmetic computations.
Examples of qualifying General Experience are: planting and harvesting pineapples, controlling weeds among growing crops, caring for plants in a nursery (watering, weeding, fertilizing, transplanting); or participating in laboratory studies of plant diseases.
Specialized Experience:
For the Agricultural Research Technician IV level, at least one year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the independent worker level, Agricultural Research Technician III.
Agricultural Research Technician III: ONE (1) YEAR of non-professional or technical work experience performing agricultural activities in situations involving recordation, comparison, evaluation, experimentation and drawing of conclusions from data; and which provides the applicant with knowledge of precision research work methods. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to perform arithmetic calculations, record data and recognize diseased plants; and knowledge of experimental design requirements and farming methods in the form of two or more of the following: crop propagation; care of farm animals and poultry; safety precautions and use of fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides; care and use of pastures; care of farm tools and equipment.
Agricultural Research Technician IV: TWO (2) YEARS of non-professional or technical work experience performing agricultural activities in situations involving recordation, comparison, evaluation, experimentation and drawing of conclusions from data; and which provides the applicant with knowledge of precision research work methods. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to perform arithmetic calculations, record data and recognize diseased plants; and knowledge of experimental design requirements and farming methods in the form of two or more of the following: crop propagation; care of farm animals and poultry; safety precautions and use of fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides; care and use of pastures; care of farm tools and equipment.
License: A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Special Requirements: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
Selective Certification Requirement: This position requires that applicants obtain medical clearance, training and fit-testing to use a respirator within six months from the date of hire.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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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 808-587-0936 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: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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.
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.
Salary : $3,484 - $4,409
