Pest Control Technician III And IV - Hilo, Hawaii Island (Ohhi)

State of Hawai'i • Island of Hawaii, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

These vacancies are with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in the Apiary Section and Hawai‘i District of the Chemical/Mechanical Control Section. The Chemical and Mechanical Control safeguards crop and range lands from the encroachment of noxious weeds and other pests through chemical and mechanical control and eradication of such pests. It also protects the State against the introduction of noxious weeds and farmers and growers from sale of low-quality seeds. The Apiary Section facilitates the protection and preservation of Hawai‘i’s bee keeping related industries (including honey production, queen bee production and agricultural pollination) from bee pests and diseases. This is achieved through a statewide strategy for biosecurity, survey and detection, pollinator protection, development of certification programs to ensure the export and inter-island shipment of bees are free of bee pests and diseases, fostering the development of apiary related programs, outreach and education, conducting targeted research, which may require collaborating with outside expertise. The employee will at times work outdoors under various types of conditions, such as, hot, humid weather, inclement weather, biting insects, and other outdoor hazards and must be able to conduct field work in remote locations, work independently & possess good practical knowledge of biological principles and practices.
Pest Control Technician III: Under general supervision, performs fairly complex sub-professional duties and/or supervises pest control aid in support of higher-level professional pest control activities; and performs other duties as required.
Pest Control Technician IV: Under general supervision, perform a variety of complex, sub-professional duties in support of professional pest control activities; and/or supervises a small group of pest control aides and technicians; and performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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 for both levels.
• Specialized Experience: Two years for level III and three years for level IV 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.
• For the IV level, at least one year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Pest Control Technician III (see duties summary above).
• Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.
• Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects assisted and/or unassisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck, etc.), with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to conduct fieldwork in remote locations under adverse conditions (i.e. hot, humid).

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Some applicants must possess or be able to obtain within 3 months of hire, the American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/ CPR.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards crop and range lands from the encroachment of noxious weeds and other pests through chemical and mechanical control and eradication of such pests.
• Protects the State against the introduction of noxious weeds and farmers and growers from sale of low-quality seeds.
• Facilitates the protection and preservation of Hawai‘i’s bee keeping related industries (including honey production, queen bee production and agricultural pollination) from bee pests and diseases.
• Conducts statewide strategy for biosecurity, survey and detection, pollinator protection, development of certification programs to ensure the export and inter-island shipment of bees are free of bee pests and diseases.
• Fosters the development of apiary related programs, outreach and education.
• Conducts targeted research, which may require collaborating with outside expertise.
• Performs fairly complex sub-professional duties and/or supervises pest control aid in support of higher-level professional pest control activities (Level III).
• Performs a variety of complex, sub-professional duties in support of professional pest control activities; and/or supervises a small group of pest control aides and technicians (Level IV).

Benefits

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed