STATE OF HAWAI‘I Department of Land & Natural Resources Division of State Parks 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 310 Honolulu, HI 96813

The State is currently recruiting for 9 Park Interpretive Technicians, aka Park Rangers, for parks on each of the major islands. These are civil service, temporary positions with benefits (medical, vacation leave, and sick leave). The positions are currently funded through June 30, 2009. These are full-time (40 hours per week) positions and employee will be expected to work on holidays and weekends (2 days off during the week). The pay is $2,500 per month. Employee will report to the park as the job site.

Qualifications: • High school diploma. • One year interpretive experience that can include working with visitors and educational groups at parks, museums, nature centers, and other venues. Some resource management experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree in natural resource recreation, interpretation, and tourism studies may be substituted for the experience requirement. • Physically able to work outdoors under various park conditions. Hiking required in all parks and swimming/kayaking in ocean waters may apply in some parks. • Valid State of Hawai‘i driver’s license.

Job Duties: The major responsibility of these Ranger positions will be to interact with park visitors to promote awareness of the natural and cultural resources, park rules, and safety concerns. Interpretive talks, tours, and powerpoint presentations will be developed for visitors and educational groups that can be offered in both the park and community/school settings. Rangers will assist with resource management and volunteer projects. Uniforms will be provided and must be worn when working in the parks.

Park Locations:

Hawai‘i Island (2) , North Kona State Historical Park, South Kona

Kaua‘i (3) Ha‘ena State Park, Hanalei Koke‘e and Waimea Canyon State Parks Napali Coast State Wilderness Park

Maui (1)

O‘ahu (3) Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu Ka‘ena Point State Park, Waialua & Waianae Diamond Head & Ka‘ena Point (1/2 time at each park)

To Apply: You must apply on-line at the State’s Human Resources Development website: www..gov/hrd Recruitment began June 29 and is continuous until a list of qualified applicants is developed. You are encouraged to apply now if interested. Please note that you will be asked to indicate geographical area rather than park location on the application.

Questions? Please contact Martha Yent, Parks Interpretive Program Supervisor, at [email protected] or 808-587-0287 if you have questions.