ENTOMOLOGIST II, III AND IV - WAILUKU/KAHULUI, MAUI

About the role

The State Entomologist is involved in pest management, including flies, snails, beetles, and other significant pests, focusing on research, development, prevention, and control.

Responsibilities

• Conducts entomological research, development, prevention, and control work.
• Receives training in advanced methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in entomology or a closely related field with at least 12 semester credit hours in entomology coursework.
• No experience required at the II Level. One (1) year for the Level III and Two (2) years for the Level IV, of progressively responsible professional work experience in entomological research, development, prevention, or control.
• A valid driver's license is required for some positions.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization to Work.
• Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of entomological research, development, prevention, and control methods.
• Ability to manipulate natural enemies, modify environments, change agricultural practices, introduce beneficial organisms, devise abatement practices, and apply chemicals.
• Experience in conducting entomological research, development, prevention, and control work.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, jury duty, and witness duty leave.
• Health insurance, group life insurance, retirement plan, premium conversion plan, flexible spending accounts, transportation benefits, deferred compensation, temporary disability insurance, and social security.
• Promotion and transfer opportunities, training & continuing education, sabbatical leaves, travel expenses, incentive & service awards, and union & collective bargaining.

Pay

Starting monthly salary for Level II is at the minimum rate of pay, Step D. Hiring rates for Level III and Level IV are based on availability of funds, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Positions may require in-person interviews and/or further testing.