Microbiologist II And III - Pearl City, Oahu
State of Hawai'iRecruitment Information
Recruitment Number OHHI-25178 - The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Health in Pearl City.
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.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 40 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Level II - $4,590 per month (SR-18, Step D)
Level III - $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
Note: 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.Duties Summary
Microbiologists supervise and/or perform professional scientific work in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and control of microorganisms.
Microbiologist II: At the II level, performs a variety of assignments in the field of Microbiology of which, initially assignments will be geared to provide experience and training in the application of basic professional knowledge and abilities.
Microbiologist III: At the III level, independently performs the full range of microbiological work in one or more areas. The position may also be assigned to research and investigational projects to carry out major segments under the guidance of a microbiologist in overall charge, or may direct and oversee the work of lower level professional or technical personnel 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.
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; and
2. 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.
All of the above coursework must be closely related to the study of microorganisms; AND must include physical and mathematical sciences which include coursework such as inorganic, qualitative, quantitative and organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, college algebra, or statistics.
Specialized Experience:
Microbiologist II: None required
Microbiologist III: One year 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.
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 CLICK HERE.
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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 report of the application.
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