Plant Pathologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number OHHI-26026 - This vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Plant Industry Division. 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. Salary: $10,948 to $17,526 per month (EM-08, Minimum to Maximum) THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. NOTE: Hiring rate will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications and other relevant factors. Duties Summary Administers the State's program in entomology, noxious weed control and plant quarantine and inspection and performs other duties as required.

This position is responsible for the highest level of planning, execution and review in the State's program of plant industry research development and management. It includes responsibility for providing leadership and guidance in setting and translating goals into operational terms, in developing optimum organization balance, in projecting and anticipating change and adjustment, in cultivating program relationships and in formulating strategy, broadening perspectives and upgrading effectiveness. Examples of duties include but are not limited to planning, execution and review of plant industry research, development and management; guiding the coordination of cooperative activities and the integration of scientific and technological results into ongoing and projected activities; initiating and encouraging broader perspectives in plant industry to keep abreast of changes and upgrade program substance; conferring with counterparts and others in industry, related fields other jurisdictions, foreign countries, etc.

to strengthen program interaction and objectives; overseeing the development and adaptation of operational standards, controls and practice; maintaining liaison with a wide range of program influences including political, social, economic, health, and scientific concerns; representing the department in a wide range of matters and settings; serves as expert consultant in noxious weed control, entomology or plant inspection; develops and defends new or improved legislation budget projections, etc.; actively seeks new approaches to problem solving, encourages innovation and staff development; reviews and approves operational reports. 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. Basic Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in entomology or plant pathology or in agriculture or a related biological science with courses in entomology or plant pathology

Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in plant industry research, development and management. Experience in plant industry includes such fields as insect pest control research, noxious weed control or plant quarantine work. Supervisory or Consultative Work Experience: Two (2) years of work experience as described under A or B below will be considered qualifying: A.

Experience in any of the fields in plant industry which included: 1) planning and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult problem areas; 4) timing and scheduling their work; and 5) training and developing new employees. B. Experience in any of the fields in plant industry serving as a subject matter specialist in a specialized area of work.

In order to be considered qualifying, experience should include acting as a consultant to other specialists, administrators and other government and private agencies and individuals; acting as a resource expert to administrators by making recommendations on and participating in the development of programs, plan projections and criteria for standard of operation. Administrative Experience: Two (2) years of experience in any of the fields in plant industry as described above which included active participation in and major responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of policies, activities and programs. Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE. 17639:051916:35:CLA Other Information The State of Hawai'i 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 808-587-1111 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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) 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. accomplish 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.