JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Wildlife Biologist Positions

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Two Wildlife Biologist Positions
Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Honolulu, Oahu

Posted: November 23, 2001

LINKS TO: State of Hawaii | Division of Forestry and Wildlife

CALL (808) 587-0977 AND USE THE JOB'S QUICK ACCESS CODE (QAC) #495
TO CHECK IF APPLICATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED FOR THESE JOBS.

Hawaii: Two Wildlife Biologist V Positions (Staff Game Wildlife Biologist, Staff Invasive Species Coordinator): Minimum salary $3,348/mo. plus benefits. Full-time, State of Hawaii Civil Service, Recruitment No. 201249. Continuous Recruitment from December 1,2001 until jobs are filled. Location: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Honolulu, Hawaii. Please follow these links for complete position descriptions.

Staff Game Wildlife Biologist Position Description

Staff Invasive Species Coordinator Position Description

Minimum Qualifications: For either of these positions you must have:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a specialization in wildlife management or in a related biological science with a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in the following areas:

at least 18 semester hours of course work applicable to wildlife biology in such subjects as mammalogy, ornithology, animal ecology, wildlife management, animal husbandry, zoology, invertebrate zoology, vertebrate zoology, comparative anatomy, animal physiology, genetics, animal taxonomy, parasitology, entomology, herpetology, biometry; or research courses in the field of wildlife biology, and at least 6 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences.

Specialized Experience: 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in wildlife conservation, development, and management, and/or research. Of these 3 years:

at least 1 year must be comparable to the Wildlife Biologist IV level, or 2 years must be comparable to the Wildlife Biologist III level in the State service

Experience Substitutions Allowed: The following substitutions of education for experience are allowed:

Possession of a master's degree in wildlife biology, mammalogy, or ornithology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of specialized experience. Possession of a Ph. D. degree in wildlife biology, mammalogy, or ornithology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three years of specialized experience.

NOTE: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he or she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which the applicant is being considered.

Supervisory Experience: Work experience in wildlife management and/or research which involved (1) planning and directing work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing such work; (3) advising subordinates on difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling the work of subordinates; and (5) training and developing new employees is required. Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to perform efficiently and effectively the essential duties of this position which may include field work, including work in extreme conditions in field situations such as rugged terrain in remote areas.

Allowable substitutions for these qualifications are described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements in the detailed position descriptions.

How to Apply:

Call JOBLink at (808) 587- 0977 and use the Quick Access Code (QAC) #495 to request application packets by mail.

Applications and complete information may be obtained at the following locations: on Oahu at the State Recruiting Office, Department of Human Resources Development and the Kaneohe and Waipahu Workforce Development Offices; and on the Neighbor Islands at the Department of Personnel Offices for the counties of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai; and the Lanai Public Library. Application forms are also available at the Hawaii State Workforce Development Offices in Hilo and Kona, Hawaii; Wailuku, Maui; Kaunakakai, Molokai; and Lihue, Kauai.

Applications may also be obtained from the Hawaii Division of Forestry & Wildlife, 1151 Punchbowl St., Rm. 325, Honolulu, HI 96813, ATTN: Paul Conry, Wildlife Program Manager. Phone: (808) 587-0166, Fax: (808) 587-0160, E-mail: Paul_J_Conry@exec.state.hi.us. Applications must be submitted to the State Recruiting Office, Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813-2437.

Hawaii state civil service positions are filled through the Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) State Recruiting Office. Applications for the following positions within the Department of Land & Natural Resources/Division of Forestry & Wildlife are being accepted until vacancies are filled. Notice of the last day for filing applications will be posted at the State Recruiting Office and in JOBLink, HRD's automated telephone job information system. Please direct any questions to HRD, or visit their website at http://www.state.hi.us/hrd/re_index.html for a listing of other state jobs on recruitment.

Affirmative Action Statement

The Department of Land and Natural Resources receives financial support under a variety of federal programs. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the laws of the State of Hawaii, the U.S. Government and the State of Hawaii prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility, or if you desire further information please write to:

Affirmative Action Officer
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Personnel Office
1151 Punchbowl St., Rm. 321
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

LINKS TO: | State of Hawaii | Division of Forestry and Wildlife