State of Hawai'i
INSTITUTION FARM ACTIVITY LEADER (WS-03) - OAHU
$3,571.00 Monthly
State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Various
217517
Various
09/30/2017
Continuous
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$3,571.00 Monthly
State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Various
217517
Various
09/30/2017
Continuous
01
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 217517 - Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility - Kailua, Oahu Employment Only.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.
Duties Summary
Supervise and participate in planting, cultivating, and harvesting vegetables, fruits, and forage and supervise and participate in activities relative to the feeding, breeding, and care of livestock and poultry. In addition to performing a variety of semi-skilled farming tasks, supervise the work of a group of inmates, patients, wards, or paid farm employees on a continuous basis and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Experience: Three years of experience in general farm work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "....an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:
(1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
(2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
(3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
(4) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
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
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 your application 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 or check your email-box in a timely manner.
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.
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.
CLICK HERE 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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- INSTITUTION FARM ACTIVITY LEADER (WS-03) - OAHU Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.
You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office within five working days of the filing of your application. Our mailing address is: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number. - * QUESTION 2
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued)
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be prorated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be prorated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. - * QUESTION 3
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement. - * QUESTION 4
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PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003
This question consists of 4 parts, (A) through (D) inclusive, as shown in the boxes below. All four parts must be answered.---------------------------------- In accordance with Federal law, the State of Hawaii shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with inmates who:
(A) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
Have you engaged in sexual abuse as described in (A) above? - * QUESTION 5
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PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued)
(B) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
----------------------- Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity as described in (B) above? - * QUESTION 6
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PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued)
(C) Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (B) above? - * QUESTION 7
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PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued)
(D) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
----------------------- Have you been the subject of a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment? - * QUESTION 8
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EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENT
Do you have at least three years of work experience in general farm work as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
If yes, identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information.
All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Treat each change in employer or position separately.
The information for each employer should include:
A. Employer and your job title.
B. Describe this farm, including its size or acreage, major products, whether it was commercial or privately owned, etc. What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities?
C. Describe your experience, if any, each of the following areas:
i. General farming (please specify if plants or animals).
ii. Aquaculture or hydroponics.
D. Was this employment seasonal, part time, part of internship or course requirement, etc.?
E. Describe your supervisory experience, if any, in this position. Be sure to include the dates, number and title of positions supervised, and a description of your supervisory duties.
F. How did your duties and authority differ from your supervisor?
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FORMAL EDUCATION OR TRAINING Formal education is not required for this position but may received additional consideration in our review.
Have you completed formal education in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, or other major related to farming at an accredited college or university? If yes, you must submit a copy of your transcripts as verification.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Do you have any other information related to this position that you would like us to consider? If no, so state. If yes, provide the information in the space below or if you need additional space, submit a hard copy paper addendum to our office identified by the job title and recruitment number. - * Required Question