State of Hawai'i
AQUATIC BIOLOGIST VI - OAHU
State of Hawai'i, Houston, Texas, United States,
Recruitment Number 24-0189The current vacancy is with the
Department of Land & Natural Resources
in
Downtown .Salary: $6,177 to 7,517 per month (SR-26, Step D to I)Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the
State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing
page of our website.The State's ecosystem protection, restoration, and fisheries management program is concerned with the maintenance, improvement, and expansion of saltwater and freshwater recreational and commercial fishery opportunities in the State. Basic program objectives require the conduct of studies to obtain information on the State's fisheries resources and the aquatic environment, and their deliberate modification to effect optimum sustained yields or use of desirable crops of aquatic life for the greatest benefit to the State.Aquatic Biologist VI:
Plans, directs, and coordinates a statewide freshwater or marine aquatic resources program; or district-wide aquatic resources program; and supervises lower-level Aquatic Biologist positions and/or professional staff.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in marine biology, freshwater biology, ecology, environmental science, zoology or a related biological science.Specialized Experience:
Aquatic Biologist VI:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in fishery or aquatic biology which involved the management, conservation, development, utilization and protection of aquatic resources, and/or scientific research dealing with aquatic resources and environment.SUPERVISORY APTITUDE:
For the Aquatic Biologist VI level, applicants must possess Supervisory Aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involved some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory and administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).Driver's License:
Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
The immediate vacancy has this requirement.The information provided above represents a summary of the
Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please
CLICK HERE
.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) 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.Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.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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Department of Land & Natural Resources
in
Downtown .Salary: $6,177 to 7,517 per month (SR-26, Step D to I)Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the
State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing
page of our website.The State's ecosystem protection, restoration, and fisheries management program is concerned with the maintenance, improvement, and expansion of saltwater and freshwater recreational and commercial fishery opportunities in the State. Basic program objectives require the conduct of studies to obtain information on the State's fisheries resources and the aquatic environment, and their deliberate modification to effect optimum sustained yields or use of desirable crops of aquatic life for the greatest benefit to the State.Aquatic Biologist VI:
Plans, directs, and coordinates a statewide freshwater or marine aquatic resources program; or district-wide aquatic resources program; and supervises lower-level Aquatic Biologist positions and/or professional staff.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in marine biology, freshwater biology, ecology, environmental science, zoology or a related biological science.Specialized Experience:
Aquatic Biologist VI:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in fishery or aquatic biology which involved the management, conservation, development, utilization and protection of aquatic resources, and/or scientific research dealing with aquatic resources and environment.SUPERVISORY APTITUDE:
For the Aquatic Biologist VI level, applicants must possess Supervisory Aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involved some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory and administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).Driver's License:
Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
The immediate vacancy has this requirement.The information provided above represents a summary of the
Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please
CLICK HERE
.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) 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.Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.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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