AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN VI - WAIMANALO, OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Hawaii is seeking an Agricultural Research Technician VI to manage farm operations and maintain research standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in agricultural activities, be capable of supervising others, and possess a valid driver's license. This full-time position involves responsibilities in farming methods, data evaluation, and operational management.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in farm operation or related agricultural field.
• Three years performing agricultural activities with data analysis.
• One year of supervisory experience in an agricultural setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance of a farm for research.
• Perform data recordation and evaluate agricultural findings.
• Supervise farm workers and assist in training.

Skills

Basic farming methods

Use of standard agricultural tools

Data recordation and evaluation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard agricultural equipment

Job description

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TECHNICIAN VI - WAIMANALO, OAHU

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Recruitment Information

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0364 This vacancy is with the University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Oahu County, Waimanalo Research Station.

Salary: $4 ,925 to $6,233 per month (SR-18, Step C to I)

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

A 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.

Duties Summary

Manages the operations and maintenance of a principal farm or a complex of farms in support of agricultural research; and performs other duties as required.

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.

General Experience: One (1) year of work experience in the operation of a farm or related agricultural laboratory or industry which provided exposure to basic agricultural/farm activities. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses knowledge of basic farming methods, routine agricultural work operations and processes; and the ability to use standard agricultural tools and equipment, perform manual and repetitive work, read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and perform arithmetic computations.

Examples of qualifying General Experience are: planting and harvesting pineapples, controlling weeds among growing crops, caring for plants in a nursery (watering, weeding, fertilizing, transplanting); or participating in laboratory studies of plant diseases.

Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of non-professional or technical work experience performing agricultural activities in situations involving recordation, comparison, evaluation, experimentation and drawing of conclusions from data; and which provides the applicant with knowledge of precision research work methods. This experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to perform arithmetic calculations, record data and recognize diseased plants; and knowledge of experimental design requirements and farming methods in the form of two or more of the following: crop propagation; care of farm animals and poultry; safety precautions and use of fertilizers, insecticides or herbicides; care and use of pastures; care of farm tools and equipment.

Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of supervisory work experience which included:

• Planning, Organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others;
• Assigning and reviewing their work;
• Advising them on difficult work problems;
• Training and developing subordinates; and
• Evaluating their work performance.
  
  

License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Lifting and Carrying: Applicants must be able to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.

Selective Certification Requirement

This position requires that applicants obtain, within six months of the date of hire, 1) a certificate as a Commercial Applicator of Restricted Pesticides - Category 1A AND 2) obtain medical clearance, training and fit-testing to use a respirator.

Substitutions 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 .

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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 808-587-0936 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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