Pest Control Technician III - Lihue, Kauai (Ohhi)

State of Hawai'i•Island of Kauai, HI

68d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Plant Industry Division has ONE (1) urgent vacancy located in Lihue, Kauai. This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i. Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department. The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Requirements

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.
General Experience: THREE (3) years of progressively responsible work experience which required the ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; follow oral directions; and exercise a high degree of verbal skills.
Specialized Experience: TWO (2) years of work experience in insect or plant pest control involving the use of standard laboratory procedures in propagating host insects or plants and the collecting and recording of data.
Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
The immediate vacancy has this requirement: A valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Responsibilities

Performs fairly complex sub-professional duties and/or supervises pest control aid in support of higher-level professional pest control activities.
May be required to work overtime which may include weekends and/or holidays.
May be required to travel for work, training, meetings or workshops.
The work performed occurs primarily inside the laboratory and the incumbent may be exposed to strong odors, fumes, gases, and will work with hazardous chemicals and regulated chemicals.
Duties performed will involve wearing personal protective equipment.
Will be required to use microscopes and microtools for long periods of time with breaks.
Incumbent will be required to manipulate insects and related arthropods for preparation for identification and curation which will require the ability to use fine tools with technical dexterity.
The employee will at times work outdoors under various types of conditions, such as, rough terrain, inclement weather, biting insects, and other outdoor hazards.
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 127A-8, all state and county officials, officers, and employees are considered “emergency workers” and shall perform functions as determined by their respective state or county department director during emergencies or disasters.