Job Details

Recruitment Number OHHI-25163

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 Hawaiʻi.

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.

Salary

$4,243 per month (SR‑16, Step D)

A 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.

Basic Objectives

The basic objectives of the State's agricultural commodity and marketing programs are to regulate, stabilize and expand produce markets; to facilitate trading and provide for orderly marketing; to improve the quality of agricultural products grown and exported or consumed in Hawaii; to enhance the competitive status of Hawaii‑grown products; and to protect the public and industry against misrepresented products or unfair practices.

Agricultural Commodities Marketing Specialist I

Receives both formal and on‑the‑job training as an entry‑level inspector, with emphasis on the fundamental procedures, concepts, laws, rules and regulations, work processes and techniques involved in the inspection and certification of the State of Hawaii's agricultural commodities; and performs other related duties as assigned.

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: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major in agriculture. Progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, abilities and skills fully equivalent to those normally acquired in four years of successful study leading to a bachelor's degree in agriculture may be substituted for education; the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
• Special Ability – Lifting and Carrying: Some positions may require lifting and carrying objects of varying weights without assistance or with the assistance of another person and/or the use of equipment. The immediate vacancy requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted and 100 lbs. assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.
• Driver's License: A valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Disability Accommodations

The State of Hawaiʻi 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 visit

Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. 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. 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 Hawaiʻi may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If the requirement is made, 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. 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, please visit