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AQUATIC BIOLOGIST V

  • Full Time, onsite
  • State of Hawaiʻi
  • Honolulu County, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Recruitment Number DLNR-2024-0002

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources.

The position is located in Downtown, Oahu.

Salary: $5,918 to $8,422 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rate will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This 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 of the Department of Human Resources Development's website.

Direct All Inquiries Regarding This Position To

Edward (Luna) Kekoa, Aquatic Resources Program Manager

Email: [email protected]

Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST)

Duties Summary

Aquatic Biologist V – Leads the Division's Protected Species Section. This position will serve as the state lead to engage in activities that preserve, enhance, restore, and increase resiliency for the conservation and long-term management of marine protected species by promoting agency collaboration and stakeholder stewardship while supporting cultural and traditional practices to ensure the long-term viability of Hawaii’s marine ecosystems.

Who We Are: The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources' (DAR) mission is to work with the people of Hawaii to manage, conserve, and restore the state’s unique aquatic resources and ecosystems for present and future generations. DAR serves as the lead agency in managing marine resources ecosystems in Hawaii.

We are excited to find a dedicated Aquatic Biologist V to take the lead in our Protected Species Section. This pivotal role within DAR will involve supervising and developing projects aimed at bolstering the conservation and sustainable management of Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles, false killer whales, humpback whales, and other marine mammals and protected species. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to offer valuable advice and guidance on aquatic protected species and fisheries interactions. They will also play a key role in providing specialized support for the Division's local and statewide initiatives, contributing their expertise in marine protected species and fisheries interactions. Join us in making a positive impact on Hawaii's marine ecosystems.

As a Division of Aquatic Resources Team member, you’ll:

  • Develop and lead Protected Species management strategies for Hawaii in partnership with fishers, communities, agencies, researchers, conservation groups, and businesses.
  • Forge partnerships with Hawaiian fisheries, communities, researchers, agencies, conservation groups, and businesses to achieve common goals.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Position Description.

To view the Position Description in their entirety, please CLICK HERE .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following 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.

Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree and major in marine biology, freshwater biology, ecology, environmental science, zoology or a related biological science.

Experience:Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in fishery or aquatic biology which involved the management, conservation, development, utilization and protection of aquatic resources, and/or scientific research dealing with aquatic resources and environment.

Supervisory Experience: Supervisory aptitude is required.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).

License Requirement: A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE .

Other Information

The State of Hawaii complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0180 for assistance.

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. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

Note: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this position.