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Recruitment InformationRecruitment Number 24-0140The immediate vacancies are permanent full-time and temporary full-time positions with the Department of Health in Pearl City.Microbiologist III - $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
Microbiologist IV - $5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant\'s qualifications, and other relevant factors.This recruitment will be used to fill current permanent full-time and temporary full-time vacancies.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.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 Hawaii\'s Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.Duties SummaryPositions in the Microbiologist series supervise and/or perform professional scientific work in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and control of microorganisms.Level III: The Microbiologist III independently perform the full range of microbiological work in one or more areas. A position at this level may also be assigned to research and investigational projects to carry out major segments under the guidance of a microbiologist in overall charge. A position in this class may direct and oversee the work of lower-level professional or technical personnel as assigned and perform other related duties as assigned.Level IV: The Microbiologist IV is a senior, fully independent worker level in the series. He/she conducts special investigations or research projects in one or more specialized fields of microbiology in a laboratory; and/or supervises and participates in the activity of one or more areas in the field of microbiology; and performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualification RequirementsTo 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: A bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, molecular cell biology, medical technology, medical laboratory science, or a closely related science major.Coursework must include a lecture and laboratory course in each of the following:1. Chemistry such as inorganic, qualitative, organic, or similar; and2. At least two (2) subject areas related to the study of microorganisms such as those listed below:
a. Bacteriology, immunology, serology, mycology, parasitology, molecular biology, molecular cell biology or virology;
b. Food, water, dairy, soil, industrial, public health, agriculture, or applied bacteriology; or applied microbiology; or
c. Genetics, physiology, metabolism, animal or plant physiology or pathology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry.Note: To be creditable, the focus and content of the course must have been substantively devoted to the required subject area.Specialized Experience: One (1) year for Level III, and Two (2) years for Level IV of professional experience in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and/or control of microorganisms. Such experience may have been gained in such scientific disciplines as bacteriology, immunology, serology, mycology, parasitology, virology or other related areas of science. For the III and IV levels, at least one (1) year of the required experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in the State service.Supervisory Aptitude: For Level IV, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision; by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.Selective Certification - Specialized License:
Level III: Not required.
Level IV: Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain, a current Clinical Laboratory Specialist or Clinical Laboratory Technologist License issued by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health.Note: Information on licensure requirements may be obtained from the State Department of Health at (808) 453-6653. Please call the Department of Health prior to the submittal of your application to determine whether you meet the requirements for licensure.Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the 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, please .05514/18:060821:13:CLAOther InformationThe 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: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.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.

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