What are the responsibilities and job description for the NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST II - LIHUE, KAUAI position at State of Hawai'i?
Recruitment Number 25-0054
The current vacancy is 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.
Salary: $4,495 per month (SR-18, Step D)
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 II positions are advanced trainees through which they advance as part of the progression to full performance as an independent worker. Assignments characteristically involve assisting in natural area management projects for which higher-level specialist is responsible. Assignments are screened to eliminate highly complex or unusual problems. Complex assignments are given and conducted under close guidance to progressively develop the position's incumbent to work at the next higher level.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:
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: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in a natural resources field, such as:
1. Natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, or other related resource management majors;
2. Botany, zoology, wildlife biology, entomology, or other related natural resource science majors;
3. Environmental studies with an area of concentration related to natural resource management.
Excess professional work experience or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree in the above majors may be substituted for the required Education on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
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 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck).
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the 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.
The current vacancy is 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.
Salary: $4,495 per month (SR-18, Step D)
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 II positions are advanced trainees through which they advance as part of the progression to full performance as an independent worker. Assignments characteristically involve assisting in natural area management projects for which higher-level specialist is responsible. Assignments are screened to eliminate highly complex or unusual problems. Complex assignments are given and conducted under close guidance to progressively develop the position's incumbent to work at the next higher level.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:
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: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in a natural resources field, such as:
1. Natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, or other related resource management majors;
2. Botany, zoology, wildlife biology, entomology, or other related natural resource science majors;
3. Environmental studies with an area of concentration related to natural resource management.
Excess professional work experience or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree in the above majors may be substituted for the required Education on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
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 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck).
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the 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 : $4,495 - $6,399
