Noxious Weed Specialist III/IV: Field Research & Control

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i in Kona seeks a Noxious Weed Specialist III or IV under the OH-HI project to conduct technical research, provide regulatory guidance and advisory services on weed control. The role may require inter-island travel, occasional night/weekend work, and training of junior staff.

The position requires a four-year degree in agriculture or related biological sciences, coursework in entomology or weed science, and 1.5–2.5 years of progressive experience.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in agriculture, botany, horticulture or related science.
• Coursework in entomology, pest management or weed science.
• Experience with noxious weed prevention, control and research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical research, development and regulatory work in noxious weed control.
• Advisory services for cooperative weed control projects.
• Train lower-level specialists and supervise investigations in weed control.

Education

Agriculture / Biological Science degree

Coursework in entomology / pest management

Tools

Commercial Applicator Certification

Job description

State of Hawai'i in Kona seeks a Noxious Weed Specialist III or IV under the OH-HI project to conduct technical research, provide regulatory guidance and advisory services on weed control. The role may require inter-island travel, occasional night/weekend work, and training of junior staff.

The position requires a four-year degree in agriculture or related biological sciences, coursework in entomology or weed science, and 1.5–2.5 years of progressive experience.