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The Good and The Bad was Originally Posted on October 29, 2010 by

I want to pass along (exactly as written) a Government job posting on this island. Please read it carefully and see if you can catch some key words that might make potential candidates give a pause before applying :-)

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This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens – applicants outside the Federal government may apply along with current Federal employees, and reinstatement eligibles. Qualified veterans who apply will receive Veteran’s Preference in accordance with current law and regulations.

Park Contact:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Cultural Resources Division
(808) 985-6130

Area information: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located 35 mi. SW of Hilo (approx. 50,0000 pop.) on the Island of Hawaii. Headquarters and residential areas are at an elevation of 4,000 ft. on the summit of Kilauea Volcano. Cost of living is 15-35% higher than continental U.S., depending on present residence. Temperatures vary from 47-76 degrees F. in summer to 42-74 degrees F. in winter. Rainfall averages 95” a year. Mountain View (15 mi. NE) has an elementary school (kindergarten through 6th grade). Keaau (22 mi. NE) has a middle school (7th and 8th grade) and a high school. Hilo has private schools, a 4-year university and a 2-year community college. Volcano Village (2 mi. NE) has a public Charter School for grades K-8; two grocery stores, a hardware store, and gas stations. Complete shopping, medical facilities and commercial transportation are available in Hilo.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION: The area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is subject to high concentrations of volcanic fumes, especially sulfur dioxide gasses and particulates. The fumes are known to be hazardous to unborn fetus, and persons with heart and respiratory problems. Long-term effects on normal healthy persons are not known.

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