Jobs
If you’re passionate about protecting Hawaiʻi’s natural, cultural, and historical resources, we would love to work with you! If you are wondering what kind of people work at the Department of Land & Natural Resources, check out our page on the divisions and offices that make up the department, or hear directly from staff in videos on the Forestry & Wildlife “About Us” page about what they do, how they got into this field, and why their work is important to them.
We are nearly 900 employees working across the state in a wide range of job and career types, including conservation officers, aquatic biologists, wildlife biologists, natural resource management specialists, foresters, environmental engineers, planners, archaeologists, hydrologists, abstractors, cultural historians, and more.
There are multiple ways to work with us: as an employee of the department, or as an employee or service member through a partner organization like those described below. Click the opportunity type you’re interested in to learn more.
State Jobs at the Department of Land and Natural Resources
These are official jobs with the Executive Branch of state government. They include civil service and non-civil service jobs. Applicants apply through the Dept of Human Resources Development. Scroll down to learn more how to apply or see our current openings.
Partner Jobs at RCUH
We often work with project-specific or term-limited positions managed by the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi, via research groups with UH oversight. These partnership positions often work alongside DLNR employees but are employed by RCUH. They have a different application process and HR structure. Visit RCUH.com to see job postings
Hawaiʻi Youth Conservation Corps & Kupu
We administer a Hawaiʻi Youth Conservation Corps for workforce development and training opportunities, including the Green Jobs Youth Corps. Our current partner for providing these opportunities is Kupu, a non-profit that specializes in conservation training and development. Visit Kupuhawaii.org to learn more
If you aren’t sure where to start or what you want to do, try exploring a pair of sites run by our partners at the Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance:
- Conservation Career Compass: find guidance on how to write a resume, prepare for an interview, or find academic and scholarship opportunities.
- Conservation Connections: find jobs and volunteer opportunities all across Hawaiʻi for a variety of conservation organizations.
Applying for State Jobs at the Department of Land and Natural Resources
Current Openings
Opening Date |
Job Title |
Recruitment |
06/04/22 | Abstractor IV – Downtown, Oahu | 22-0332 |
10/01/22 | Account Clerk II – Kona | 22-0640 |
09/14/22 | Applications/Systems Analyst | EX120503 |
04/23/22 | Boating – Harbor Agent – IV – Maui | 22-0206 |
08/05/22 | Boating – Harbor Agent – IV – Kona | 22-0480 |
09/17/22 | Civil Rights – Specialist V | 22-0612 |
10/15/22 | Education Specialist (Hunter & Conservation Resources) III – Pearl City, Oahu | 22-0636 |
11/12/22 | Engineer I | 22-0689 |
11/12/22 | Engineer II-III | 22-0690 |
10/23/21 | Engineer IV-V | 21-0562 |
Forester V | 23-0032 | |
10/01/22 | General Professional IV (Archaeological Research) | 22-0614 |
09/26/22 | Mineral Resources Specialist | EX120856 |
11/19/22 | Natural Resources Specialist III | 22-0741 |
12/10/22 | Program Specialist IV | 22-0763 |
10/09/22 | Planner IV – Oahu | 22-0557 |
09/02/22 | Planner V – Oahu | 22-0540 |
Please check the website regularly for updates. For more information, please visit dhrd.hawaii.gov. DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is an equal-opportunity employer. For more information see our Civil Rights statement.