Community Relations Specialist II; SR

Foster meaningful connections, drive public education, and enhance community engagement as a Community Relations Specialist!

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Urban Forestry Division (DUF), is hiring a Community Relations Specialist II position in Honolulu. This position works to build the capacity of the Community Forestry Program and works with various organized non‑profit groups, city agencies, state agencies, community groups, and volunteers to facilitate their role as change agents collectively working towards the common goal of improving the overall health of the urban forest.

• Assist with programs and projects to increase public awareness about the benefits of trees, and the laws, rules, and regulations governing trees, and to preserve and increase the urban tree canopy cover.
• Drive to participate in, promote, and/or manage programs and events such as Arbor Day Hawaii Tree Festival, Mayor’s and other Arbor Day ceremonies, The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA requirements, and Growth Award applications.
• Assist with gathering monthly and annual statistics for tree planting and removals, root pruning, etc. to report progress towards City tree planting and urban tree canopy cover initiatives, various annual reports, and other reporting requirements.

• Required to perform work after hours, nights, weekends, and holidays to represent DUF at neighborhood board meetings, City Council hearings, meetings with other community groups, and for special events and projects.
• May be required to respond to emergency work which may be performed in inclement or extreme weather, exposed to traffic under poor visibility conditions, off‑road conditions, after hours, nights, weekends, 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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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.

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally‑accredited four‑year college or university with major work in business or public administration, the social sciences 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.

• Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in community, public service, social assistance, or similarly focused programs may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

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.