VECTOR CONTROL INSPECTOR I AND II - WAILUKU / KAHULUI, MAUI

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0049

The current vacancy is with the Department of Health.

Vector Control Inspector I: $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)
Vector Control Inspector II: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I)

Note: 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

The Vector Control Inspector series involve work in the inspection, investigation, education and enforcement activities relating to the control and/or extermination of mosquitoes, rodents and other small mammals, flies, fleas and other insects which are injurious to human health and comfort, or harmful to domestic animals.

Level I serves in a trainee capacity, attending training sessions, reading manuals, receiving on-the-job instructions in the interpretation of environmental health laws, rules and regulations with emphasis on vectors of public health significance, control methods and applications, etc.; participates in routine work assignments in premises inspection, investigation, education and enforcement activities in the vector control program; and perform other duties as required.

Level II independently performs the full range of work assignments in the vector control program; and perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ALL LEVELS FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all person seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Education Requirement: Graduation from high school, or equivalent. One year of work experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for the Education Requirement. This requirement may be met from part-time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full-time normal work basis.

Specialized Experience: No experience for Level I, and for Level II, one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience which involved inspecting premises for evidence of various pests and vectors; recommending and initiating necessary corrective activities or other work experience in the field of public health which has given the applicant knowledge of general sanitation and vector-control measures.

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

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of 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) PROGRAMThe 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-serviceELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development 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 INFORMATIONThe 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 the 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.