State of Hawaiʻi · 4 hours ago
NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND
Hawaii County, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,535/mo - $7,952/mo
4+ years expThe State of Hawaiʻi is seeking a Natural Resources Management Program Specialist for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Hilo. The role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising technical and staff support services for major natural resources programs, providing guidance on conservation and management of the state's natural resources.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Planning, coordinating, and supervising technical and staff support services for one of the State's major natural resources programs
Formulating and recommending program goals, policies, plans and budgets
Providing top-level advice and assistance to the division chief on administrative matters relating to conservation, development and management of the State's natural resources
Supervising Professional Natural Resources Specialists who perform program planning, evaluation, research and related staff and administrative services in one of the State's major natural resources programs
Qualification
Required
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
Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in one of the following: Natural resources management, forestry, wildlife management, or other related resources management majors; Botany, zoology, wildlife biology, entomology, or other related natural resources science majors; Environmental studies with an area of concentration related to natural resource management
Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in natural resources management in one or a combination of the following: Management, utilization, and/or conservation of natural resources, e.g., forests, water, wildlife, soil, land, etc.; Protection of natural resources against fire, disease, insects, weeds, animals, or other depredations; Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development, protection, and management of natural resources; or Resource planning for the development, protection, and management of natural resources
Staff Specialist or District Level Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of responsible professional work experience in natural resources management in one or a combination of the following: Staff Specialist Experience: Professional work experience which involved serving as a staff specialist for an area of natural resources management, such as forestry, wildlife, or natural area management, with responsibility for providing technical advice and assistance to district natural resource management personnel within the assigned area of responsibility; evaluating, investigating and making recommendations leading toward the solution of natural resource management and related problems; coordinating and participating in studies and the development of long-range plans; and/or making recommendations regarding program policies and procedures. District Level Experience: Professional work experience which involved responsibility for a district level natural resources management program such as forestry, wildlife, or natural area reserves management. This experience must have included the provision of technical expertise and guidance to other natural resources management staff, private landowners, public or private agencies or organizations; program planning, evaluation, coordination, and leadership; and representation of the natural resource management program at the district level
Supervisory Aptitude Experience: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential
Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment
Benefits
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
Company
State of Hawaiʻi
Governor Josh Green and the State of Hawai'i are always looking for talented individuals to help improve the services that the people of Hawai'i depend on every day.
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