EDUCATION SPECIALIST (HUNTER & CONSERVATION RESOURCES) III - PEARL CITY, OAHU

Duties Summary

Responsible for conducting and/or coordinating the various hunter education program activities. The work involves coordinating and conducting hunter education certification classes; providing support to volunteer instructors and resolving classroom problems; developing and presenting promotional and informational activities concerning hunter education, outdoor recreation, safety and related information as assigned by a higher level specialist; preparing informational and educational materials to promote the hunter education program; participating in the development of mandated certification courses; and performing other education related program activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: Citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Hunter Education Experience: Six months of responsible work experience in hunter education activities that demonstrated knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to hunting, basic principles of wildlife conservation and management, types and uses of firearms and other hunting methods, firearm/outdoor safety, and survival/first aid.
• Education/Training Experience: One year of progressively responsible professional work experience in a program of training and/or education as an instructor, or other comparable professional position. Such experience must have involved and demonstrated knowledge of basic education or training methods and techniques, and the ability to identify education/training needs and provide instruction to students or groups, and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including speaking before groups.
• Licensing: Valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii at the time of appointment.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds unassisted, and 80 pounds with assistance of another person and/or the use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck, etc.) for heavier loads, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Firearms Requirement: Must meet all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the carrying, use and possession of firearms and ammunition. Applicants must not possess a conviction of domestic violence.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: Individuals must make 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer to qualify.
• 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.
• 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. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.