PARK INTERPRETIVE TECHNICIAN - HANALEI, KAUAI

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 24-0129

Salary: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I).

Hiring rates 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 our website.

Requirements

Perform activities to interpret the natural and cultural resources of State parks for park users and the community. The work involves gathering information in order to present interpretive talks and activities (e.g., storytelling, field trips/tours, craft demonstrations, etc.) about the natural/cultural resources of the park and preparing written material (e.g., activity sheets, informational handouts) and displays to facilitate/enhance interpretive presentations.

The incumbent is also responsible for providing information on park rules, park hazards and safety concerns, recreational opportunities, etc.; monitoring and reporting changes in the condition of park resources; coordinating work with volunteers on park projects and activities; performing general clerical duties such as maintaining records and supplies and distributing brochures and other printed material; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Note: The current position requires working on weekends and holidays to accommodate heavier visitation periods. By applying for this recruitment, applicants are indicating their willingness to work on weekends and holidays when needed.

Qualifications

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.

General Experience: One year of progressively responsible work experience which required the ability to read and comprehend written material; follow oral and written instructions; write clearly and concisely; and exercise a high degree of verbal skill; OR successful completion of high school education or its equivalent.

Information/Education Experience: One year of responsible work experience in a program of information and/or education. The experience must have involved participation in activities that required knowledge of practical information/education methods and techniques, and involved gathering information and preparing written materials to be used for presentations and conducting educational or informational talks or tours.

Resource Management Experience: In addition to the experience described above, either concurrently or separately, applicants must have work experience which provided knowledge of natural/cultural resource management practices and techniques and demonstrated the ability to perform natural/cultural resource management activities such as construction and maintenance of trails or access roads; construction and maintenance of forest facilities, fences, animal pens, etc.; protection of natural resources against animals, disease, fires, etc.; or propagation of and/or caring for native plants and animals.

This experience may have been acquired while serving in a position on a paid or volunteer basis and which may have been either a full-time or part-time job.

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

License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license 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.

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Additional 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 808-587-0936 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.

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.