HANAUMA BAY CONSERVATION SPECIALIST (RECREATION SPECIALIST I) (SR-20) [1 vacancy]

Are you passionate about ocean education, marine conservation, and sharing and protecting Hawaii's marine cultural resources? The Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division is looking for an ocean education specialist to support education and conservation programs at the world-renowned Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Help educate residents and visitors about marine ecosystems, coral reef preservation, and human impacts on the ocean. Share traditional Hawaiian stories, language, and cultural practices while promoting environmental stewardship and the importance of protecting Hanauma Bay for future generations. 

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the coordination and operation of ocean education programs, including theater presentations, exhibits, classroom activities, and visitor orientations.
• Plan, promote, and evaluate educational programs and special events for local, national, and international visitors. 
• Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate volunteers and program contributors. 
• Educate visitors about marine conservation, coral reef preservation, and applicable conservation laws. 
• Maintain program records and reports, and assist with operational budgets and facility improvements.
• Assist in directing daily operations of Hanauma Bay.

Special Working Conditions:

• General work schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• May be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays. 
• Will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.


At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with specialization in recreation, physical education, group work, or a related field.

Substitution:  Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For example:

Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Education Verification:  Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application.  As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two (2) years of recreation experience, one of which shall have been in planning, organizing, and directing ocean education programs and/or activities.

Substitution:  A Master's degree in recreation, physical education, or education from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for one year of the general recreation experience requirement.  There is no substitution for the required one (1) year of experience in the specialty area of planning, organizing, and directing ocean education programs and/or activities. The substitution must be met at the time of the application in order to be considered. Refer to the information listed above under “Education Verification” for the crediting of any relevant education.

1) Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile).

Prior to completion of probation, possession of a valid:
1) American Red Cross First Aid Certificate, or equivalent; and
2) American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Certificate, to include care for choking and obstructed airway, or equivalent.

NOTE: The above certificates and licenses must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Must have an understanding and experience with:

• Recreational principles, policies, plans, tools, and techniques. 
• Instructional methods, procedures, and techniques for educational programs. 
• Group behavior and effective group participation methods.
• Supervisory principles, practices, and in-service training methods. 
• Principles, policies, plans, tools, and techniques of ocean education.
• Planning, organizing, promoting, administering, and evaluating recreational and educational programs. 
• Adapting program policies, procedures, and methods to meet operational needs. 
• Leading, directing, conducting, and instructing participants in recreational and educational activities. 
• Motivating participants, staff, and volunteers and encouraging active program participation. 
• Engaging community groups and gaining public support for recreation, ocean education, and conservation programs. 
• Preparing reports and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and the public.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title.  Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating.  All information provided on an application is subject to verification.  As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.