What are the responsibilities and job description for the WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST III AND IV - LIHUE, KAUAI position at State of Hawai'i?
Recruitment Number DLNR-2025-0001
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
The position is located in Lihue, Kauai.
Salary: Level III - $4,858.00 to $5,918.00 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
Level IV - $5,258.00 to $6,399.00 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
The position is located in Lihue, Kauai.
Salary: Level III - $4,858.00 to $5,918.00 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
Level IV - $5,258.00 to $6,399.00 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
Note: Hiring rate will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) DAYS. PLEASE APPLY BY 11:59 P.M. HST ON THE CLOSING DATE.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Jason Omick, Wildlife Management Program Specialist
Email: jason.d.omick@hawaii.gov
Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST)
Wildlife Biologist III: Independently performs a limited range of professional wildlife research, development, or management assignments; plans census and surveys of game species; collects, compiles and analyzes hunter use and kill data; independently conducts smaller wildlife research, development and management projects; may direct the work of lower-level professional and non-professional wildlife workers; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Wildlife Biologist IV: Independently performs the full range of wildlife research development and management activities; directs the work of lower-level professional and non-professional wildlife workers; and performs other related duties as assigned.
This position performs work in the management, conservation, development, and protection of wildlife resources and in related scientific research by implementing priority tasks pursuant to the Division's wildlife management goals and objectives. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to planning, development, and maintenance of Hawaiian goose (Nene) sanctuaries, and other habitat projects that may include other Threatened & Endangered species.
Who we are: The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife manages state Forest Reserves, Natural Area Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Game Management Areas, and Public Hunting Areas. Program areas include forestry, wildlife, trails and access, and natural area reserves. The State's wildlife program is concerned with the conservation, development, and management of the wildlife resources of the State on a sound basis so that maximum sustained benefits will accrue to the people of the State. The broad objectives and functions or the program are to obtain information through research, surveys and inventories on the life history, ecology, and the range and habitat requirements of the species in Hawaii to regulate the hunting and other environmental factors affecting the various game and non-game species to maintain the maximum or optimum populations compatible with the carrying capacity of the ranges. This includes the evaluation of habitats and the wildlife resources thereon or potentially supportable, discovery and interpretation of principles and facts upon which the management of the wildlife resources rests and the development of new improved methods, practices, techniques, and instruments necessary to perform such work.
As a Division of Forestry and Wildlife team member, you’ll:
As a Division of Forestry and Wildlife team member, you’ll:
- Assist the Wildlife Manager in various game and non-game wildlife management projects on the island of Kauai.
- Work on projects involving seabirds, waterbirds, forest birds, game mammal and game birds under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Program.
- Participate and assist the Forestry program, Native Ecosystems Protection & Management (NEPM) Program, Na Ala Hele (NAH) program, and wildland fire fighting duties if called upon.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
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.
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.
Basic Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, or in a related biological science, with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours in the following areas:
- At least eighteen (18) semester credit hours of coursework applicable to wildlife biology in such subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, animal husbandry, zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, physiology (animal), genetics, animal taxonomy, parasitology, entomology, herpetology, biometry; or research courses in the field of wildlife biology; and
- At least six (6) semester credit hours in botany or the related plant sciences.
Excess work experience as described under Experience Requirements below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that 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 may be substituted 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.
Specialized Experience Requirement: One (1) year for the III level, and for the IV level two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in wildlife conservation, development and management, and/or wildlife research.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).
Other Requirements:
Firearms: This position requires the handling of firearms and ammunition when participating in predator control and eradication activities. 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 for these positions may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.
License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Lift and Carry: Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation. The immediate vacancy requires 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).
Physical Requirement: Applicants must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, and which typically require, but are not limited to, the ability to backpack thirty (30) pounds for five miles.
The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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 808-587-0180 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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) 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.
Note: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this position.
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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) 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.
Note: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this position.
Salary : $4,858 - $5,918
