VECTOR CONTROL WORKER I AND II - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHU

VECTOR CONTROL WORKER I AND II - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHU

Salary See Position Description Location Island of Oahu Job Type Various Job Number 26-0136 Department Health Opening Date 05/13/2026 Closing Date Continuous Max Number of Applicants 25 Description Benefits Questions Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 26-0136 THIS

JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary:

Vector Control Worker I - $4,492 per month (BC-03) Vector Control Worker II - $4,859 per month (BC-05) This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Duties Summary The Vector Control Program is responsible for suppressing outbreaks of potential vector-borne diseases, preventing encroachment of new vectors and vector-borne diseases from abroad, and providing relief to the public from severe vector nuisances. Positions in this occupational field perform work in the surveillance and abatement of vectors such as rats, mosquitoes, mongooses, and other small animals and insects which impair public health and well being by transmitting diseases. Level I positions receive formal classroom training in the life cycle and habits of vectors, vector control methods, pesticide application and calibration procedures. Positions also perform work as a member of a crew to receive on-the-job training in conducting vector control surveillance and abatement activities. Level II positions independently conduct vector control surveillance and abatement activities following standard methods and procedures. Positions perform work alone in the field or may perform work as a member of a team when hazardous and unsafe field conditions exist. The work involves the assessment of breeding sources for degrees of vermin infestation and related factors such as terrain, water, plant vegetation, weather, and proximity of livestock animals and neighboring communities; and selection of the appropriate vector control measure, and the safe and correct application of chemical and/or biological control agents. Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified. To qualify, applicants must meet 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. Prerequisite Abilities for

Level I:

Ability to : Read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; learn and apply the vector control methods and techniques, including safe use of pesticides such as insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides and other substances; perform simple arithmetic computations including multiplication and division; perform manual work tasks; operate a light truck; lift and carry, with the assistance of one other person, containers of mosquito fish weighing up to one hundred twenty (120) pounds. Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities Required for

Level II:

Knowledge of:

Effectiveness of methods and materials in various vector control situations; classification, function, toxicity and use of pesticides (e.g. insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, larvicides, adulticides, etc.); methods and techniques of pesticides application; tools and equipment used in vector control work and their proper maintenance; calibration principles and procedures; habits of rodents and small mammals; life cycle of mosquitoes; and hazards and safety procedures, practices and precautions applicable to performance of vector control work.

Ability to:

In addition to the abilities required for Level I above, applicants must also have the ability to conduct vector control surveillance and abatement activities in accordance with standard methods and procedures; read and understand pesticide labels and vector control program policies and procedures; calibrate pesticide application equipment; utilize personal protective equipment; and fill out appropriate report forms.

General Experience:

All applicants must possess work experience which demonstrated the ability to read and follow oral and written instructions and perform simple arithmetic computations including multiplication and division, or graduation from high school or equivalent.

Specialized Experience:

No experience for Level I, and for Level II, one (1) year of work experience in the field of vector control which involved the application of various mechanical, chemical and biological measures to control vectors. The work experience must have included the mixing and applying of pesticides in field operations to abate infestations of vectors such as insects, rodents and small mammals; and operation and calibration of various application tools and equipment.

Special Requirement:

All applicants must possess the Department of Transportation (DOT), Airports Division, Airport Motor Vehicle Operator's permit within the six months probationary period .

Certification Requirement:

None for Level I, and for Level II, applicants are required to qualify for Department of Agriculture Certificate for Commercial Applicators of Restricted Pesticides within the six months probationary period .

Driver's License:

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please

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KI 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 808-587-1111 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 the application.

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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.

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for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 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? State Recruiting Office Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office) Job Fairs Consolidated Theatres TheBus Shopping Mall Advertisements Print Advertisements Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.) Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) SkillBridge Program LinkedIn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Governmentjobs.com Internships Other 02 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? Currently working in the private sector Currently working for a non-profit organization Currently working for the federal government Currently working for the State of Hawaii Currently working for another State Currently working for a local county agency (e.g., Maui County, City and County of Honolulu) Recent Graduate (e.g., high school or college) Currently unemployed for the past six months or more Recently laid off in the past six months (if you select this option, please indicate the employer in the next question). Other (if you select this option, please explain in the next question) 03 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." 04 APPLICANT'S

ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.

The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score. Do not submit a resume in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questions. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) 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 an 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. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office as soon as possible.

Our mailing address is:

State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

Note:

If you previously submitted supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, unexpired license or certifications, etc.) to our office, you do not need to re-submit them. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 05 APPLICANT'S

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(Continued) Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. 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. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above. 06 MINIMUM

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(Complete information and details) A link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety. I acknowledge that I have accessed the link provided, and have read and understand the Minimum Qualification Requirements in their entirety. 07 GENERAL

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Do you have work experience which demonstrated the ability to read and follow oral and written instructions and perform simple arithmetic computations including multiplication and division OR have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No 08 SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Do you have work experience in the field of vector control which involved the application of various mechanical, chemical, and biological measures to control vectors? (Please refer to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.) Yes No 09 If you answered 'NO' to Question 5 , indicate 'N/A'. If you answered 'YES' , please list all employers/positions where you obtained the required vector control experience. All employment information listed below should also be included on your application. Address each change in employer or position(s) with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include: A. Employer's name, your official job title, dates of employment (mo/yr-mo/yr) and number of hours worked per week. B. A brief description of this employer (government agency, private business, self-employed, etc.), the section you worked in and its function, the services provided, and the clientele served. C. A brief explanation of the primary function of your position. D. A detailed description of your major duties and responsibilities , including your experience in EACH of the following areas. Include specific examples of your work, your role in the process, the steps you took, and the result of your involvement. 1) Application of various mechanical, chemical and biological measures to control vectors. 2) Mixing and applying of pesticides in field operations to abate infestations of vectors. 3) The type(s) of vectors you worked to control. 4) Operation and calibration of various application tools and equipment. E. Indicate your skill level in this position (choose one): trainee/assistant, independent/journey worker, or supervisor. Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application. A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions. If your write-up is unclear, you may be asked to submit a copy of your official position description including organizational chart. Required Question Employer State of Hawai'i Address DHRD - Employee Staffing Division 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437 Phone 808-587-1111 or 1-877-447-5990 (TTY) •Website http://jobs.hawaii.gov/