Field Pest Control Technician III/IV – Apiary Biosecurity

State of Hawaiʻi; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is seeking Pest Control Technicians (Levels III/IV) in Hilo under the OH-HI project. Positions involve field pest control in the Apiary and Biosecurity sections, with duties including protecting crops and beekeeping industries across Hawaii.

Work outdoors in varied conditions, with eligibility reviews for licensure and standard qualifications. This is a public service vacancy under civil service guidelines.

Qualifications

• General Experience: three years of progressively responsible work experience that requires reading, comprehension and application of written instructions; ability to follow oral directions; strong verbal skills.
• Specialized Experience: two years for level III and three years for level IV in insect or plant pest control with standard lab procedures and data recording.
• Substitutions and License requirements are described in the notice.

Responsibilities

• Duties include pest control work in the Apiary and Chemical/Mechanical Control sections to protect crops and beekeeping industries.
• Work may occur outdoors under hot, humid, or inclement conditions; ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations is required.

Job description

The State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is seeking Pest Control Technicians (Levels III/IV) in Hilo under the OH-HI project. Positions involve field pest control in the Apiary and Biosecurity sections, with duties including protecting crops and beekeeping industries across Hawaii.

Work outdoors in varied conditions, with eligibility reviews for licensure and standard qualifications. This is a public service vacancy under civil service guidelines.