State of Hawaiʻi
FORESTER VI (OUTDOOR RECREATION MANAGER) - OAHU
State of Hawaiʻi, Houston, Texas, United States
FORESTER VI (OUTDOOR RECREATION MANAGER) - OAHU
Recruitment Number DLNR-2025-0004
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife. The position is located in Downtown, Oahu. Level VI - $6,399.00 to $7,787.00 per month (SR-26, Step D to I). Hiring rate will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to Michelle Del Rosario, Program Specialist. Phone Number: (808) 587-4180. Email: michelle.b.delrosario@hawaii.gov. Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST).
Duties Summary Forester VI: This class serves as the top-level staff consultant in the development of new techniques in a specialized area of forestry management, the development of new programs to provide for maximum utilization of forestry resources, and the formulation and revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines; and performs other related duties as assigned. Assignments involve the initiation and implementation of complex analyses or studies to define tangible objectives or plans and scope of activity. This class represents those foresters recognized as mature professional authorities for their functional activity.
Who we are The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife manages state Forest Reserves, Natural Area Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Game Management Areas, and Public Hunting Areas. Program areas include forestry, wildlife, trails and access, and natural area reserves. Na Ala Hele (NAH) is the State of Hawai‘i Trail and Access Program. The program manages trail access and conducts maintenance to provide critical public services, including recreational opportunities, experiences related to cultural history and historic trails, and economic opportunities where possible for commercial trail vendors.
Position Summary As the Division of Forestry and Wildlife Forester VI (Outdoor Recreation Manager), you will be directly responsible for administering, managing, formulating, and coordinating the Outdoor Recreation Section and Na Ala Hele (NAH) Trails and Access Program. The position provides leadership, technical expertise, guidance, and policy to NAH Branch staff statewide on outdoor recreation and trail and access issues and activities, public safety, negotiation with private landowners, commercial ecotour operations, and database management utilizing the current principles and regulatory framework associated with managing multiple recreational uses.
Minimum Qualification 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 Requirements: Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with major study in forestry or a closely related field which must have included fifteen semester hours with curriculum sufficiently diversified to include courses in each of the following three subject areas:
Management of Renewable Resources
Forest Ecology/Forest Biology
Forest Resource Measurements and Inventory
Specialized Experience Requirement: Four years of progressively responsible professional forestry work experience involving one or a combination of any of the following:
Management of forest resources, e.g. forest products, water, botanical, wildlife, public recreation, soils, urban forestry, wildlands
Protection of forest resources against fire, insects, diseases, invasive species, floods, erosion(s) and other depredations
Development, production, conservation, restoration, monitoring, inventory, and utilization of forest resources
Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development, protection, production, and management of forest resources
Resource planning for the development, protection, production, and management of forest resources
At least one year of the Specialized Experience must have been comparable in nature and scope to level IV in the State service.
Supervisory Experience: Supervisory aptitude is required.
License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Lift and Carry: Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects of various weights unassisted and/or assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.
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 808–587–0180 for assistance.
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information regarding the status and processing of their applications.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference.
Note State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this position.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Other
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This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife. The position is located in Downtown, Oahu. Level VI - $6,399.00 to $7,787.00 per month (SR-26, Step D to I). Hiring rate will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to Michelle Del Rosario, Program Specialist. Phone Number: (808) 587-4180. Email: michelle.b.delrosario@hawaii.gov. Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST).
Duties Summary Forester VI: This class serves as the top-level staff consultant in the development of new techniques in a specialized area of forestry management, the development of new programs to provide for maximum utilization of forestry resources, and the formulation and revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines; and performs other related duties as assigned. Assignments involve the initiation and implementation of complex analyses or studies to define tangible objectives or plans and scope of activity. This class represents those foresters recognized as mature professional authorities for their functional activity.
Who we are The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife manages state Forest Reserves, Natural Area Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Game Management Areas, and Public Hunting Areas. Program areas include forestry, wildlife, trails and access, and natural area reserves. Na Ala Hele (NAH) is the State of Hawai‘i Trail and Access Program. The program manages trail access and conducts maintenance to provide critical public services, including recreational opportunities, experiences related to cultural history and historic trails, and economic opportunities where possible for commercial trail vendors.
Position Summary As the Division of Forestry and Wildlife Forester VI (Outdoor Recreation Manager), you will be directly responsible for administering, managing, formulating, and coordinating the Outdoor Recreation Section and Na Ala Hele (NAH) Trails and Access Program. The position provides leadership, technical expertise, guidance, and policy to NAH Branch staff statewide on outdoor recreation and trail and access issues and activities, public safety, negotiation with private landowners, commercial ecotour operations, and database management utilizing the current principles and regulatory framework associated with managing multiple recreational uses.
Minimum Qualification 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 Requirements: Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with major study in forestry or a closely related field which must have included fifteen semester hours with curriculum sufficiently diversified to include courses in each of the following three subject areas:
Management of Renewable Resources
Forest Ecology/Forest Biology
Forest Resource Measurements and Inventory
Specialized Experience Requirement: Four years of progressively responsible professional forestry work experience involving one or a combination of any of the following:
Management of forest resources, e.g. forest products, water, botanical, wildlife, public recreation, soils, urban forestry, wildlands
Protection of forest resources against fire, insects, diseases, invasive species, floods, erosion(s) and other depredations
Development, production, conservation, restoration, monitoring, inventory, and utilization of forest resources
Applied research and analysis directly applicable to the development, protection, production, and management of forest resources
Resource planning for the development, protection, production, and management of forest resources
At least one year of the Specialized Experience must have been comparable in nature and scope to level IV in the State service.
Supervisory Experience: Supervisory aptitude is required.
License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Lift and Carry: Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects of various weights unassisted and/or assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.
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 808–587–0180 for assistance.
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information regarding the status and processing of their applications.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference.
Note State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this position.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Other
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Hawaiʻi by 2x.
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