FORESTRY & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN IV - KAMUELA/KOHALA/WAIKOLOA - HAWAII ISLAND

Duties Summary

Independently performs a wide variety of complex, specialized technical functions in support of forestry, wildlife and other natural resources research, development, management and maintenance projects; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

• Basic Education/Experience: Experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions and a high degree of verbal skill in addition to the ability to make basic mathematical computations including percentages and averages. This experience may be met from part-time or unpaid work.

• Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible sub-professional or technical work experience in forestry, wildlife, or other fields of natural resource management, conservation, and development. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant possesses:

  • Knowledge of: Game and non-game birds and animals and their habitats; forestry, wildlife, and other natural resource management research and survey techniques; and basic carpentry, plumbing, and masonry used in forest, wildlife, and natural resource development and maintenance projects, and wildland fire control techniques and practices.
  • Ability to: Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; write neat, accurate and comprehensive field notes and data sheets; make mathematical calculations, including multiplication, division, percentages and averages, and make visual estimates of percentage quantities; perform long hours of strenuous work under adverse conditions; and talk to groups and individuals to explain programs, policies and procedures.

Other Requirements

• Firearms: Some positions require 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.

• Lift and Carry: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

• 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.

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 working in public service can have their federal student loans forgiven after making 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

• 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.