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Overview Recruitment Number 23-0597 - These vacancies are with the Department of Health, Environmental Management Division, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch and the Safe Drinking Water Branch, located in Pearl City. 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 applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. The goal of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch is to protect public health and the environment from the improper management and disposal of hazardous waste and solid waste, and from the releases of petroleum and other hazardous substances from leaking underground storage tanks. 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. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become 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 an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to independently perform difficult and complex geologic studies, reviews, and investigations at hazardous waste, solid waste, and leaking underground storage tank sites and evaluate the environmental and health issues of those releases. In addition, this position is responsible for providing technical assistance on geological and hydrological issues as they pertain to corrective actions at various types of sites. This position is also responsible for providing technical support for the U.S. Navy Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks Special Project. This position represents the fully competent level in this series. This is NOT an entry level or trainee position. Qualifications 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 four year college or university with a bachelor's degree and major in geology, hydrology or a related field of geoscience. Examples of the type of experience which may be accepted in lieu of the required education are: Professional geological or hydrological experience as described in the Specialized Experience section; and Para-professional (technical) geological experience as described below: Field or laboratory work of a technical geology nature, which has provided a means of obtaining a professional knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry and hydrology. Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional geological or hydrological work experience. Professional geological or hydrological experience includes geologic or hydrologic mapping; making and recording geological or hydrological field observations and collecting samples for laboratory analyses; devising field and laboratory techniques and methods, observational and experimental, for use in the study of geologic or hydrological phenomena; preparing, identifying and studying samples of minerals, rocks and water; compiling and interpreting field, laboratory and published data for use by others or for publication; investigating the influences and interrelationships of climate, topography and water bodies on specific geological or hydrological processes and environments; and preparing professional scientific and economic reports. It must include ability to apply physics, chemistry and mathematics to geological or hydrological studies and investigations, and to independently plan and organize difficult studies and oversee personnel as needed. Teaching experience may be considered qualifying if accompanied by significant research and applicable duties. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply. 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 Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please note the instruction to view details. Additional 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, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance. Electronic notice to applicants: The Department will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. Please ensure your contact information is current and accessible. Testing information: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis based on education and experience. In-person interviews and/or further testing may be required. EEO/Equal Opportunity and related information: For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, and related policies, please review the agency materials. #J-18808-Ljbffr Society of Exploration Geophysicists

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