PESTICIDES PROGRAM MANAGER - DOWNTOWN, OAHU (OHHI)

Employer

State of Hawai'i

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Island of Oahu

Job Type

Various

Job Number

OHHI-25114

Department

Agriculture & Biosecurity

Opening Date

07 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Max Number of Applicants

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Recruitment Information

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Recruitment Number OHHI-25114 - This vacancy is located in Downtown with the Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division.

Salary : $9,462 to $15,137 per month (EM-05, Minimum to Maximum)

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

Duties Summary

The Pesticide Branch serves as the State's lead agency in administering and carrying out a regulatory and enforcement program on pesticides that fulfills the requirements of the Hawaii Pesticides Law, Chapter 149A, HRS, and the Federal insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), administered by the U.S. Environmental Program Agency. Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the State's pesticide regulatory and enforcement program; direct public information and education efforts to promote the safe and discriminate use of pesticides and to minimize the adverse effects of pesticides on the environment; and perform other related duties as assigned.

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.

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological, chemical, physical or environmental science or closely related scientific discipline. Specialized Experience : Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience supervising or performing professional, administrative, developmental, or regulatory work in the registration, sale, or use of pesticides. The work experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of chemical or biological pest control; pesticide brands, classifications, characteristics, formulations, and toxicity; investigational procedures; pesticides registration procedures; pesticide certification requirements; general laboratory techniques and procedures; location and pest control practices of basic agricultural industries in Hawaii; State and Federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to pesticides; and pesticide usage and environmental protection. The work experience must also have demonstrated the ability to interpret pertinent State and Federal laws and regulations; provide the public with information and advice on pesticide usage; organize work and / or plan and organize program activities; communicate effectively with the public; make clear and concise written reports as well as understandable oral presentations; and work closely and cooperatively with other personnel concerned with pesticides. Supervisory Experience : Two (2) years of work experience in supervising others performing work as described under the Specialized Experience above. Such experience must have included : (1) Planning and directing the work of others; (2) Assigning and reviewing their work; (3) Advising them on difficult work problem areas; (4) Timing and scheduling their work; (5) Training and developing new employees; (6) Disciplining them when necessary. Managerial Aptitude : Managerial Aptitude will have been considered to have been met through successful performance of, or substantial participation in, organizing, scheduling, supervising and coordinating a group of activities in order to attain program objectives; planning, including budgeting considerations, manpower need determination, organizing and directing a program; interest in management demonstrated by the performance of work assignments in a manner which indicates awareness of problems and the ability to solve them; completion of educational or training courses in the areas of management accompanied by the application of principles, which were learned, to work assignments; management's observation and evaluation of the applicant's leadership and managerial capabilities; success in trial assignments to managerial and / or administrative tasks. Physical Ability : Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted with or without reasonable accommodation. License : Applicant must possess a valid driver's license to drive in the State of Hawaii. Substitutions Allowed : Relevant substitutions as described in the complete 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, including prerequisite knowledges and abilities required, please CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) .

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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 (Download PDF reader) 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.

YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note : Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights. Health Insurance The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options. Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees. Retirement Plan The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http : / / ers.ehawaii.gov. Premium Conversion Plan Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions. Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available. Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program. Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees. Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state. Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations. Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining. The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii. CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY) Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii?

EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #1 Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. Which of the following reflects your current employment status?

EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #2 Completion of this survey is mandatory. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. If you selected recently laid off in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please indicate the name of the employer from which you were laid off. If you selected other in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please explain. if these two options do not apply to you, please indicate "N / A."

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. Please read the following information carefully. A. At a minimum, applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed resume, list of recent professional reference, as well as responses to the required Supplemental Question(s). DHRD and the hiring agency will use the information provided by the applicant to determine whether he / she meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and / or the final score as applicable. Failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in the application being delayed, rejected, or a lower score. B. The resume must include each employer's name, complete employment dates (from / to, month / year), your job title and a detailed description of your job duties with the employer as they directly address each of the Requirements. C. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and / or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at a regionally accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. D. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification from the employer. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked per week, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. E. Applicants must meet all Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs), as of the date of application. In general, concurrent experiences and / or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours / week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours / week will not be extra credited. Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours / week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. F. Any information you submit may be verified. G. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide complete and accurate information which will clearly substantiate whether he / she meets the MQRs. H. Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility so as to conclusively demonstrate that he / she has the ability to perform the duties of the position being sought. I. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached (recommended) to your application or submitted to our office via email, fax, or USPS as soon as possible. Please call our office at (808) 587 0936 for USPS or emailing addresses. J. The applicant hereby certifies that the information provided to DHRD and the hiring agency is complete, accurate, and true to the best of his / her knowledge. Any misstatement of fact provided during the application or selection process may result in corrective action, including termination from service.

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details) A summary and link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements are provided in the job announcement.

BASIC EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Do you possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in a biological, chemical, physical or environmental science or closely related scientific discipline as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT How many years of progressively responsible work experience supervising or performing professional, administrative, developmental or regulatory work in the registration, sale, or use of pesticides as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess?

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT A. Employer, complete employment dates, and your job title. B. Describe this employer. Was this a government agency? Private manufacturer? University research department? Retailer? What were its goals or function? What kinds of products or services did it provide? To whom (describe clientele)? C. Which department did you work in? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? D. Describe your work experience, if any with this employer as it demonstrated your knowledge in each of the following areas. 1) Principles and practices of chemical or biological pest control. 2) Pesticide brands, classifications, characteristics, formulations, and toxicity. 3) Investigational procedures. 4) Pesticide registration procedures. 5) State and Federal Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to pesticides; 6) Pesticide usage and environmental protection; 7) Location and pest control practices of basic agricultural industries in Hawaii. 8) State and Federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to pesticides. 9) Pesticide usage and environmental protection. E. Did your work involve communicating with and providing the public with advice on pesticide usage. If yes, explain your involvement in community outreach and / or education. Give detailed examples. F. Describe the types of reports you wrote and / or oral presentations given, if any, as a part of the work you performed. Give detailed examples. G Did this employer contract or have a separate entity or person(s) to whom it deferred decisions involving pesticides? If so, what was the relationship of your position to this entity? F. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED Completion of graduate level education and a degree is not a requirement for this position but may be awarded extra consideration in our review. Do you possess a master's or doctoral degree in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science from an accredited university as described under the substitutions allowed section of the Minimum qualification Requirements?

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess at least two (2) years of supervisory work experience in supervising others performing work as described under the Specialized Experience AND which involved : (1) Planning and directing the work of others; (2) Assigning and reviewing their work; (3) Advising them on difficult work problem areas; (4) Timing and scheduling their work; (5) Training and developing new employees; (6) Disciplining them when necessary.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE A. Name of employer your official job title, employment dates and average number of hours worked. B. A brief description of your employer, including the type of agency and clientele served. C. A detailed description of your Supervisory duties and responsibilities to include the following information : D. What was the job title of your immediate Supervisor and how did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor.

MANAGERIAL APTITUDE REQUIREMENT Do you possess Managerial Aptitude as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?

MANAGERIAL APTITUDE REQUIREMENT A. Name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (START & END, MONTH & YEAR) and average number of hours worked. B. A detailed description of your professional duties and responsibilities that demonstrate possession of the required Managerial Aptitude. C. If you held an OFFICIAL MANAGERIAL POSITION, please provide a detailed description of your MANAGERIAL duties and responsibilities to include the following information : 1) The number of employees you managed and their official job titles; 2) Your duties and responsibilities as it involved : D. What was the job title of your immediate Supervisor and how did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Do you have any other information related to this position that you would like us to consider? If no, so state. If yes, provide the information in the space below or if you need additional space, submit a hard copy paper addendum to our office identified by the job title and recruitment number.

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Employer

State of Hawai'i

Address

DHRD - Employee Staffing Division 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437

Phone

808-587-0936 or 1-877-447-5990 (TTY)

Website

http : / / jobs.hawaii.gov /