Forester Vi Outdoor Recreation Manager - Oahu
Forester Vi Outdoor Recreation Manager - Oahu
Posted on :
14-04-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Monthly Salary
USD 6399 - 9109
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
14-04-2025
Job Description
Recruitment Information
- Recruitment Number DLNR
This posting is for the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
The position is located in Downtown Oahu.
Level VI $6399.00 to $7787.00 per month (SR26 Step D to I)
Note: Hiring rate will be based on availability of funds the applicants 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 theState of Hawaiis Civil Service Job Opportunities Listingpage of the Department of Human Resources Developments website.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Michelle Del Rosario Program Specialist
Phone Number:
Email:
Monday Friday 7:45 am 4:30 pm (HST) Duties Summary
- Forester VI:This class serves as the toplevel staff consultant in the development of new techniques in a specialized area of forestry management the development of new programs to provide for maximum utilization of forestry resources and the formulation and revision of policies procedures and guidelines; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class represents those foresters who are recognized as mature professional authorities for their functional activity. Assignments involve the initiation and implementation of complex analyses or studies to define tangible objectives or plans and scope of activity following which a forester at this level proposes alternative solutions recommendations or decisions or takes actions which have a considerable impact on various programs in the functional area.Who we are: The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife manages state Forest Reserves Natural Area Reserves Wildlife Sanctuaries Game Management Areas and Public Hunting Areas. Program areas include forestry wildlife trails and access and natural area reserves. Na Ala Hele (NAH) is the State of Hawaii Trail and Access Program. The program manages trail access and conducts maintenance to provide critical public services including recreational opportunities experiences related to cultural history and historic trails and economic opportunities where possible for commercial trail vendors. NAH trails are also crucial for access to natural areas for management research hunting and wildfire response.As the Division of Forestry and Wildlife Forester VI (Outdoor Recreation Manager) you will be directly responsible for administering managing formulating and coordinating the Outdoor Recreation Section and Na Ala Hele (NAH) Trails and Access Program. The position provides leadership technical expertise guidance and policy to NAH Branch staff statewide on outdoor recreation and trail and access issues and activities public safety negotiation with private landowners commercial ecotour operations and database management utilizing the current principles and regulatory framework associated with managing multiple recreational uses in a manner that will best serve the environment cultural and recreational needs of the public.
The information provided above represents a summary of thePosition Description.
To view the Position Description in their entirety pleaseCLICK HERE.
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.Basic Education Requirements: Graduation with a bachelors degree from an accredited four 4 year college or university with major study in forestry or a closely related field which must have included fifteen 15 semester hours with curriculum sufficiently diversified to include courses in each of the following three 3 subject areas:
- Management of Renewable Resources: study of the science of managing renewable resources to attain desired results. Examples of creditable courses in this area include silviculture forest management operations and planning forest product management agroforestry arboriculture wildland fire science or fire management utilization of forest resources forest regulation environmental policy horticulture recreational land management watershed management hydrology and wildlife or range habitat management.
- Forest Ecology/Forest Biology: study of the interrelated patterns processes classification distribution characteristics identification of forest vegetation and the interrelationships of living organisms to the forest environment. Examples of creditable courses in this area include dendrology forest ecology restoration ecology plant ecology silvics botany forest genetics wood structure and properties soils entomology and forest or plant pathology.
- Forest Resource Measurements and Inventory: study of sampling inventory measurement Geographic Information Systems geography and analysis techniques as applied to a variety of forest resources. Examples of creditable courses include forest biometrics forest mensuration forest valuation statistical analysis of forest resource data forest or environmental economics renewable natural resources inventories and analysis and photogrammetry or remote sensing.
Excess professional work experience as described below under Specialized Experience or any other administrative professional or analytical work experience which involved the application of knowledge skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four 4 years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree in the areas of forestry as specified above may be substituted for the education required on a yearforyear basis. To be acceptable the experience must have been of such scope level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge skills and abilities.The education or experience substitutions must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.Specialized Experience Requirement: Four 4 years of progressively responsible professional forestry work experience involving one or a combination of any of the following:- Management of forest resources e.g. forest products water botanical wildlife public recreation soils urban forestry wildlands;
- Protection of forest resources against fire insects diseases invasive species floods erosion(s) and other depredations;
- Development production conservation restoration monitoring inventory andutilization of forest resources;
- Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development protection production and management of forest resources; and/or
- Resource planning for the development protection production and management of forest resources.
At least one 1 year of the Specialized Experience must have been comparable in nature and scope to level IV in the State service.
Supervisory Experience: Supervisory aptitude is required.Substitutions Allowed:Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).Other Requirements:License Requirement:Applicants must possessa valid drivers licenseat the time of appointment.Lift and Carry:Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects of various weights unassisted and/or assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g. hoisting equipment hand truck) with or without reasonable accommodation.The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in theirentirety pleaseCLICK HERE. Other Information
- The State of Hawaii 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 preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the selection process please callfor 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/manageloans/forgivenesscancellation
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) 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 emailbox 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.
Inperson interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If inperson 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 Offices Levels of Review.
Note: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this position.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
