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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

EDUCATION SPECIALIST III (AQUATIC RESOURCES) - LIHUE, KAUAI

Island of Kauai

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$4,961/mo - $6,043/mo

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is a government agency within the State of Hawai'i, seeking an Education Specialist III focused on aquatic resources. The role involves developing and conducting educational programs about aquatic life and conservation practices, while also assisting aquatic biologists and liaising with the public.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct informational and educational programs and activities for preserving and enhancing aquatic resources

Prepare and present information to various sport fishing and community groups about aquatic life forms in Hawaii and their biological requirements

Educate the public on Hawaii's fishing rules and regulations, conservation ethics, and effective recreational fishing methods

Assist Aquatic Biologists in conducting aquatic resource surveys

Serve as a liaison between the State's aquatic resources programs and the public

Qualification

Aquatic resource managementConservation principlesEducation/training methodsFishing regulationsFish speciesFishing methodsPublic speakingEffective communication

Required

Legal Authorization to Work: 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

Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Education/Training Experience: ONE (1) YEAR of progressively responsible professional work experience in program of training or education as an instructor, or other comparable professional position. Such experience must have involved and demonstrated knowledge of basic education or training methods and techniques, and the ability to identify education/training needs and provide instruction to students or groups, and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including speaking before groups

Specialized Experience: SIX (6) MONTHS of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of aquatic resource management and conservation principles and practices. Such experience may have been acquired while serving in a position on a paid or volunteer basis and may have been gained concurrently or separately in meeting the Education/Training Experience requirement

Special Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of important recreational and commercial fish species of the State of Hawaii and the Pacific area, fishing methods and types of fishing gear, and Hawaii State fishing rules and regulations

License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment