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State of Hawai'i

PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN III - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawai'i, Houston, Texas, United States,


Recruitment Number 23-0488

The Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division ONE (1) urgency vacancy located in Hilo, Hawaii Island.Salary:

$3,484 to $4,409 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.Under general supervision, performs fairly complex sub-professional duties and/or supervises pest control aid in support of higher-level professional pest control activities; and performs other duties as required.Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified.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.General Experience:

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.Specialized Experience:

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.Non-Qualifying Experience:

Experience in a laboratory which involved only the caring for supplies and equipment, e.g., washing test tubes and other laboratory equipment, will NOT be considered qualifying.Special Requirements:

Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and 75 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck, etc.), with or without reasonable accommodations.Driver's License:

Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ProgramThe 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceElectronic Notification to ApplicantsThe 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.Testing InformationThe 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.CLICK HERE

for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

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