Plant Inspector jobs in Hawaii

Plant Inspector inspects finished products for conformance to specifications using fixed or preset measuring instruments. Checks for irregularities and ensures that final products conform with established tolerance levels for quality and performance. Being a Plant Inspector documents all instances of non-conformance and rejected products in production reports. Prepares required inspection certifications. Additionally, Plant Inspector requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Plant Inspector works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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PLANT QUARANTINE INSPECTOR I - KONA, HAWAII ISLAND
  • State of Hawai'i
  • Island, HI OTHER
  • Recruitment Number 24-0145

    Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.


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


    This 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.





    Serve in a trainee capacity; receive on-and-off-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, laws, rules, regulations and technical and scientific reference material fundamental to the plant quarantine program; and perform other related duties as assigned.

    Note: Applicants must be available to work rotating shifts which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. 

     To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

    Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas:

    A. Major in Entomology – the education must have included but is not limited to the knowledge of the general life cycle and habits of insects; characteristics of insects, inter-relationships between insect species, role of insects as vectors of human, animal, or plant diseases, beneficial and destructive insects, insect diseases, host-pest relationships, and methods of detecting and controlling insect pests. In addition, the background must indicate ability to identify insects at least down to family and in various stages of the life cycle, identify symptoms of insect damage and disease, identify common hosts of insect pests, and apply methods of control and prevent the spread of insect pests.

    B. Major in Plant Pathology – the education must have included but is not limited to the knowledge of characteristics of plants, plant diseases, role of insects as vectors of plant disease, host-plant relationships, microorganisms and their relationship to plant diseases, agronomy, methods of controlling and preventing plant diseases. It also requires the ability to identify plants and plant parts, recognize abnormal plant conditions, recognize symptoms of plant diseases, and apply methods to control and prevent the spread of plant diseases.

    C. Major in Biological or Agricultural Science – the education must have included course work in entomology and botany. Applicants must have completed at least one course in each area. To be creditable, the focus and content of the course must have been substantively devoted to the subject area. The course work must have included but is not limited to the basic knowledge of the life cycle of insects; characteristics of insects and plants; methods of controlling and preventing the spread of insect pests and plant diseases; and the relationship of insects, plants and animals to each other and bacteria, fungi, virus and other living organisms. It must also indicate the ability to identify plants and insects; apply basic methods of controlling insect pests and plant diseases; identify plant diseases, abnormal plant conditions and common insect pests.

    In addition, for all the areas described above, the education background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; perform basic arithmetical computations; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

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

    Special Requirement: Applicants must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).

    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 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 808-587-0936 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


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    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.
     
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PLANT QUARANTINE INSPECTOR I - SHIFT WORK - WAILUKU/KAHULUI, MAUI
  • State of Hawai'i
  • Island, HI OTHER
  • Recruitment Number 22-0683THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Note: The starting monthly salary is...
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Supervisory Wildlife Biologist (District Supervisor)
  • US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
  • Hilo, HI FULL_TIME
  • Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The d...
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Wildlife Biologist (District Supervisor)
  • US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
  • Kahului, HI FULL_TIME
  • Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The d...
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Budget Technician
  • US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME
  • Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Assist the direct supervisor, Assistant State Director, State Director (SD), Budget Analyst, or other personnel in the development, forecasting a...
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State Inspector
  • Team Car Care dba Jiffy Lube
  • Aiea, HI OTHER
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  • 21 Days Ago

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Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer - Cell Chemical
  • StarPlus Energy
  • Kokomo, IN
  • Location 2151 East Lincoln Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902 At StarPlus Energy, a joint venture between Samsung/Stellantis, j...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Control Assurance Technician (Plant Inspector)
  • Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.
  • Olympia, WA
  • About Crown: CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the desig...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Thermal Process Specialist (REMOTE/HYBRID)
  • Conagra
  • Omaha, NE
  • We are looking for a **Senior Thermal Process Specialist** to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska. You may also be remote b...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Assurance Technician
  • Pyramid Consulting, Inc
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Immediate need for a talented Quality Assurance Technician. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term pot...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Inspector, Packing
  • PROAMPAC
  • Portland, OR
  • Provide quality checks on all production materials Communicate any quality issues with machine operators Check samples e...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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2nd Shift Quality Inspector - Entry Level
  • PinPoint
  • Mason, MI
  • Details: Congratulations on pursuing your next career opportunity!! TLX - Talent LogistiX in partnership with one of our...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Asphalt Plant Inspector - West Palm Beach
  • Tetra Tech, Inc.
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical engineering and materials testing consulting firms in the ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Thermal Process Specialist (REMOTE/HYBRID)
  • Conagra Brands, Inc.
  • Omaha, NE
  • We are looking for a Senior Thermal Process Specialist to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska. You may also be remote but p...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania, the only U.S. state located outside North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southea...
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Income Estimation for Plant Inspector jobs
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