EDUCATION SPECIALIST V (AQUATIC RESOURCES) - OAHU

Honolulu County, HI Full Time

Job Details

Positions in this series perform and/or supervise the performance of work in developing and/or conducting informational and educational programs and activities for preserving and enhancing aquatic resources in accordance with U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines and requirements. Aquatic resources include native and other resident marine and freshwater fish and aquatic species, and their habitats; coral; seaweed; and other sea life.

This class reflects responsibility for planning, developing, implementing and coordinating a statewide aquatic resources informational and educational program to support efforts in aquatic resources restoration and management. The work involves coordinating aquatic resources informational and educational activities statewide; planning and developing a 5-year program plan in accordance with guidelines and requirements of the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act; conducting statewide needs assessment; and evaluating issues requiring information exchange between the program and the public; and perform other related duties as assigned.

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 four-year college or university.

Education/Training Experience: Two and one half (2 1/2) years years of progressively responsible professional work experience in program of training or education as an instructor, or other comparable professional position. Such experience must have involved and demonstrated knowledge of basic education or training methods and techniques, and the ability to identify education/training needs and provide instruction to students or groups, and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including speaking before groups.

Specialized Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional work experience in an aquatic resource program which provided knowledge of aquatic resources conservation and protection issues, concerns and practices in Hawaii; and laws, rules, regulations and functions of federal, State and local government agencies involved with aquatic resources management and/or conservation.

Special Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of important recreational and commercial fish species of the State of Hawaii and the Pacific area, fishing methods and types of fishing gear, and Hawaii State fishing rules and regulations.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

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 CLICK HERE .

Contact Information

State of Hawaiʻi



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Post Date: 8/1/2026 2:44:09 PM
Closing Date: 8/15/2026 12:00:00 AM