VETERINARY ASSISTANT - SHIFT WORK - HALAWA, OAHU

Recruitment Number 26-0405

This position is with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Animal Industry Division. 

Salary: $4,054 to $5,133 per month (SR-14, Step C to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Shift Work: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

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.

Perform a variety of para-professional and technical veterinary work in support of a professional veterinarian in attending to the health needs of the animals at the Animal Quarantine Station; administer drugs and medication to animals in accordance with instructions and in conformance with prescriptions and schedules; observe and record observations made of animals and reports unusual physical or behavioral conditions or changes in health of the animals to the veterinarian, and provide care for animals in the absence of the veterinarian; perform veterinary laboratory procedures and other related duties as assigned.To qualify, you must meet all of the following 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/Experience: Graduation from high school with satisfactory completion of courses demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) OR experience which demonstrated knowledge of correct English grammar and usage; the ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; a high degree of verbal skill; and the ability to perform basic arithmetical computations. This experience may have been met from part-time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full-time normal work basis.

Experience: THREE (3) years of responsible work experience in assisting a licensed veterinarian in the care, handling, observation and medical examination and treatment of domestic animals such as cats, dogs or small carnivores which included performing veterinary laboratory tests and procedures and husbandry of such animals.

Driver's License:  Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Special Lifting Requirement:  Applicants must be able to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation

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

Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Clearance - Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of the application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant's responsibility.

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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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 808-587-1111 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 click:  https://studentaid.gov/manage-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 of their applications 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 our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.  In addition, please be aware that 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 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 receipt of application.

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.