NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST II, III AND IV

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 23-0655 The current vacancy is with the Department of Land & Natural Resources, Forestry & Wildlife Division.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Level II - $4,339 per month (SR-18, Step D) Level III - $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) Level IV - $5,076 to $6,1777 per month (SR-22, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Duties Summary The objective of the State's Natural Area Reserves Management program is to preserve the State's unique and representative samples of natural ecosystems and geologic formations.
The reserves encompass such diverse ecosystems as bogs, grasslands, marine coastal reefs, forests, lava flows, coastal dunes and snowy ice age terrain.
Positions in the series are responsible for the development and implementation of operational management plans which involve a variety of activities to prevent disruption of pristine areas or the degradation of sites from plant, animal, and human intrusion and to recover critically imperiled areas and selected native species.
NRMS II: This is the advanced trainee level.
Assignments characteristically involve assisting in natural area management projects for which a higher-level specialist has overall responsibility.
Duties include but are not limited to: Directing a work crew and/or volunteer group in performing work in various management activities; makes recommendations of fence alignments with supervisor and lays out fence lines according to re-discussed specifications; accompanying higher-level specialist in the conduct of field surveys to learn identification, physiology, phenology and ecology of plants and animals found in Hawaii; plans plant and wildlife census projects as directed; Evaluates and documents results of management activities for review by a higher-level specialist; provides general information on program goals, policies and procedures to the public via telephone or in person; accompanies higher-level specialist to schools and community meetings in making presentations on native wildlife and plant protection.
NRMS III: Positions at this level Independently plans and implements natural area management projects of moderate complexity which follows standard program guidelines and conforms to the program goals and operating procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned.
NRMS IV: Positions at this level Independently plans, coordinates and implements the full range of natural area reserve management activities in developing and maintaining assigned reserve areas.
Typical activities include monitoring and managing natural area reserves, providing education and information to groups, individuals, and others regarding reserve management activities, goals and objectives, and providing consultation to other professionals regarding natural resources management and planning activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in one of the following: A.
Natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, or other related resource management majors; B.
Botany, zoology, wildlife biology, entomology, or other related natural resource science majors; C.
Environmental studies with an area of concentration related to natural resource management.
Specialized Experience: NRMS II: No experience required.
NRMS III: One (1) year and NRMS IV: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in any of the following: A.
Management and conservation of natural resources - forests, water, wildlife, soils, land, rare species preservation, protected area management, or closely related work; B.
Protection of natural resources against fire, disease, insects, weeds, animals, or other depredations; C.
Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development and management of natural resources; and/or D.
Resource planning for the development and management of natural resources.
Special Requirement - Lautenberg: These vacancies require the handling of firearms and ammunition.
Applicants must meet all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the carrying, use and possession of firearms and ammunition.
Under the requirements of the Federal Gun Control Act, applicants may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.
Physical Ability (Lift and Carry): Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
The immediate vacancy requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and 75 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.
g.
, hoisting equipment, hand truck).
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
05073:040912:13:CLA Other 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 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The 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.
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gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 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 as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
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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.
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.