AQUACULTURE SPECIALIST V - OAHU Salary See Position Description Location Island of Oahu Job Type Various Job Number 25-0324 Department Various Opening Date 08/30/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 25-0324The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in Halawa.Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)Note: Hiring rates 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 the State of Hawaiis Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website. Duties Summary The Aquaculture Specialist in state service is a staff specialist which is substantially engaged in project proposal evaluation, contract preparation and execution and project monitoring; funding opportunities; reviews various complex plans, proposals and development projects for overall technical feasibility and makes appropriate recommendations. Conducts complex research and develops recommendations to aquaculture producers which involves comprehensive knowledge of industry policies, rules and regulations. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: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: A bachelors degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in animal sciences, aquaculture, marine sciences, or a closely related field. Specialized Experience: Four (4) years of professional work experience in aquaculture commercial production, aquaculture program administration or aquaculture research. Such work must have provided knowledge in the areas of scientific and/or business elements of aquaculture. Examples of acceptable experience in the above areas are: 1) scientific elements of aquaculture - work which involved knowledge of several pertinent factors such as species biology, site assessment, pond design and development, harvesting techniques, disease diagnosis and prevention, health management, water quality management, water chemistry, soil analysis and/or production management; and 2) business elements of aquaculture - work which included concern with optimum management of an aquaculture business, e.g., efficiency of production and reduction of production costs. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).Drivers License: Applicants must possess a valid drivers license at the time of appointment.Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicants overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.05124:022114:13:CLA 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 pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe 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-serviceELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe 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 INFORMATIONThe 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 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. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIIThe 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 HolidaysYou may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.Paid VacationYou 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 LeaveYou 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 LeavesReasonable 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 InsuranceThe State pays a part of the premiums for each employees 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 InsuranceThe State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.Retirement PlanThe 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 PlanParticipating 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 AccountsEligible 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 BenefitsParticipating 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 CompensationThe 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 InsuranceQualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.Social SecurityAs an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account.Promotions & TransfersFor employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.Training & Continuing EducationThe State supports developmental activities related to an employees work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.Travel ExpensesThe 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 AwardsThe 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 BargainingEmployees 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 employees 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 Hawaiis 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 #1Completion 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 #2Completion 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 APPLICANTS 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 receiving a lower score.Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed 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, you 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 at: State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 05 APPLICANTS 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 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement. I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement. 07 EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Do you possess a Bachelors degree in animal sciences, aquaculture, marine sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, please attached your official transcripts to your online application as verification. No, I do not possess a Bachelors degree in animal sciences, aquaculture, marine sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. No, I do not possess a Bachelors degree in animal sciences, aquaculture, marine sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, but I do possess excess specialized experience and/or administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills, and abilities COMPARABLE TO those acquired in four (4) years of successful study in an ANIMAL SCIENCE, AQUACULTURE MARINE SCIENCES, or a closely related major. Yes, I possess a bachelors degree in animal sciences, aquaculture, marine sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. 08 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess professional work experience in aquaculture commercial production, aquaculture program administration or aquaculture research that provided knowledge in the areas of scientific and/or business elements of aquaculture? No experience. Less than one (1) year of experience. One (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience. Two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience. Three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience. Four (4) years but less than five (5) years of experience. Five (5) years but less than six (6) years of experience. Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years of experience. Seven (7) years but less than eight (8) years of experience. Eight (8) years or more of experience. 09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (continued): If you indicated that you possess professional experience in Aquaculture, please check all the program areas in which you have PROFESSIONAL work experience. Aquaculture Commercial Production. Aquaculture Program Administration. Aquaculture Research. No Experience in aquaculture commercial production, aquaculture program administration or aquaculture research. 10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (continued) If you indicated "No Experience" to the Specialized Experience questions above, please indicate N/A below. If you indicated that you possess professional work experience in aquaculture commercial production, aquaculture program administration or aquaculture research that provided knowledge in the areas of scientific and/or business elements of aquaculture, please answer the following questions. List each employer or change in position separately. The information must include: A. Employers name, your job title, dates of employment (start & end, month/year) & the average number of hours worked per week. B. Describe this employer (e.g., government agency, university, private entity, etc.). What was the main mission of your agency or organization? C. Describe the section or department you worked in. What was the major function of your department? What kind of staff did you work with (e.g., Research Technicians, Fishery and/or aquaculture specialist, marine/aquatic biologist, government agency personnel, etc.) and to whom did you directly report to? D. What was the primary function of your position, including your major duties and responsibilities? E. Provide a detailed description and examples of your professional experience in Aquaculture, for EACH EMPLOYER AND POSITION separately, in the following areas as applicable: Your answers should be descriptive with relevant examples of the scope and quality of work you performed. Failure to provide adequate information may result in the determination of ineligibility for this position: 1) Aquaculture Commercial Production; indicate n/a if no experience in this area. 2) Aquaculture Program Administration; indicate n/a if no experience in this area. 3) Aquaculture Research; indicate n/a if no experience in this area. For each of the above areas, be sure to include in your description, your work as it involved either or both of the following: a) Scientific Elements of Aquaculture - work which involved knowledge of several pertinent factors such as species biology, site assessment, pond design and development, harvesting techniques, disease diagnosis and prevention, health management, water quality management, water chemistry, soil analysis and/or production management; and/or b) Business Elements of Aquaculture - work which included concern with optimum management of an aquaculture business, e.g., efficiency of production and reduction of production costs. F. Do you possess supervisory experience with this employer? If yes, provide the dates you worked as a supervisor, the number and job titles of employees your supervised and a brief description of your supervisory duties? G. What was the title and general background of your supervisor? Describe in detail how your duties and authority differed from your supervisor. 11 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Do you possess a Masters or PhD in animal sciences, aquaculture, marine sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, please attached your official transcripts to your online application as verification. Please note that your education may not substitute for all of the Specialized Experience Requirement. Your education will be applied accordingly based on the requirements set forth in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. No, I do not possess a masters or PhD in animal sciences, aquaculture, marine sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Yes, I possess a masters degree in animal sciences, aquaculture, marine sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Yes, I possess a PhD in animal sciences, aquaculture, marine sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. 12 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIf you have additional information related to this recruitment that you would like us to consider, include the information below. Required Question Employer State of Hawaii 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/