Job Details

Overview

BIOSECURITY INSPECTOR I - SHIFTWORK - MAUI. Join to apply for the BIOSECURITY INSPECTOR I - SHIFTWORK - MAUI role at State of Hawaiʻi.

Duties Summary

This is the entry trainee level in the Biosecurity Inspector series, designed to provide a career-oriented introduction to the background, philosophy, concepts, scope and interrelationships of the State's plant and non-domestic animal quarantine and pest control programs. On-the-job training assignments provide practical understanding and initial introduction to the organization, programs, policies and objectives of the agency as well as furnish preliminary experience in the application of principles, procedures, work processes, techniques and scientific reference material to actual situations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Note: Applicants must be available to work rotating shifts which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• 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.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Agricultural, Landscape, or Integrated Pest Management; Entomology; Horticulture; Nematology; Plant and Environmental Protection Science; Plant Pathology; Tropical Agriculture and the Environment; or Tropical Plant and Soil Science; OR Biological or Agricultural Science with coursework in entomology, nematology, pest management, plant and environmental protection science, plant pathology, tropical agriculture and the environment, virology, and related courses; plus coursework in agroecology, agronomy, botany, horticulture, plant physiology, tropical plant and soil science, weed science, or related courses. Ability to write clear reports, read and interpret complex material, perform basic arithmetic, and solve problems logically and systematically.
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Special Requirement: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
• Federal Criminal History Records Check: Pre-employment fingerprint-based check required for positions with unescorted access to secured areas; must be free of disqualifying convictions in the preceding ten years. The cost is applicant's responsibility, with possible reimbursement if clearance is obtained.
• Other Information: EEO accommodations available; reasonable accommodations can be provided upon request. Public Service Loan Forgiveness information and electronic notifications to applicants are included in the notice.

Salary and Work Schedule

Salary: $4,243 per month (SR-16, Step D). Shift Work: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. A 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.

Application Process

Applications received will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. Applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and initial review. Applicants meeting initial review requirements may be contacted for an interview. All applicants interviewed will be notified of selection or non-selection by the department. Final disposition will be determined after a thorough review of all applications by the Department of Human Resources Development.

Other Information

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing an application or participating in the selection process, please call 808-###-#### for assistance. The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail to notify applicants of status and processing. Please ensure your contact information is current. In-person interviews and/or further testing may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. Equal Employment Opportunity information and other requirements are available via the provided links.

Eligibility and Clarifications

Note: This description is a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the full requirements, please refer to the official job posting. 08472:021511:13:AK