What are the responsibilities and job description for the WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST III AND IV - LIHUE, KAUAI position at State of Hawai'i?
JOB
Recruitment Number DLNR-2025-0001This 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.govMonday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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: 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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) PROGRAMThe 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-cancellationELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe 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 INFORMATIONThe 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.
Recruitment Number DLNR-2025-0001This 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.govMonday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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: 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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) PROGRAMThe 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-cancellationELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe 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 INFORMATIONThe 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