PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN III - LIHUE, KAUAI (OHHI)

About the role

The Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Plant Industry Division has ONE (1) urgent vacancy located in Lihue.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.

Responsibilities

• Performs fairly complex sub-professional duties and/or supervises pest control aid in support of higher-level professional pest control activities.
• Performs other duties as required.
• May be required to work overtime which may include weekends and/or holidays.
• May be required to travel for work, training, meetings or workshops.
• The work performed occurs primarily inside the laboratory and the incumbent may be exposed to strong odors, fumes, gases, and will work with hazardous chemicals and regulated chemicals.
• Will be required to use microscopes and microtools for long periods of time with breaks.
• Manipulate insects and related arthropods for preparation for identification and curation which will require the ability to use fine tools with technical dexterity.
• The employee will at times work outdoors under various types of conditions, such as, rough terrain, inclement weather, biting insects, and other outdoor hazards.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience which required the ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; follow oral directions; and exercise a high degree of verbal skills.
• Two (2) years of work experience in insect or plant pest control involving the use of standard laboratory procedures in propagating host insects or plants and the collecting and recording of data.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: 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.

Skills

• Ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; follow oral directions; and exercise a high degree of verbal skills.
• Experience in insect or plant pest control involving the use of standard laboratory procedures in propagating host insects or plants and the collecting and recording of data.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment.
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.