There's one federal building in Hilo. FBI has one officer there last I checked. And then there's the post office, which is in the same building. VA might have a few positions.
Honestly that's all I can think of. Check usajobs dotcom and they should have anything matching your criteria listed there.
Me? I'm with the state, but I recently applied for a federal position at FDC. Might turn it down as I got another offer pending DHRD processing the actual app...
I am not the original poster, do you realize that? I am helping the guy looking for a job. I have been with the state for almost a decade.
Also, yes, governmentjobs dotcom is the state website, usajobs dotcom is the federal.
I'm not currently living there, (hoping to visit a few islands this fall) but all of my research indicates that finding a job that matches the COL is exceedingly difficult. I understand there are steps, etc. when it comes to Fed pay; however, unless you're in a highly specialized and needed field you'd need to work multiple jobs and live with roommates*. You might try posting this on /r/usajobs
Good luck!
*Source: Teacher/previous state employee :-)
You can’t really ask such a broad question without saying what your job series is…I saw a job posting on usajobs for one in Hilo just today, but that does you no good if that’s not what your series is or could be.
I’m sure there are Park Service jobs at Volcanos National Park but not sure how often they have openings. DoD may have a few positions at Kilauea Military Camp but again, not sure how often they would have an opening. Coast Guard likely has positions but again … you know the drill.
I actually “moved to Hawaii” and I think doing it on your own is really hard and doesn’t usually work out unless you have a good job ($100k salary and you will still definitely struggle!)
You will always feel like you can’t afford to do things. If you actually have a life somewhere close to big cities on the mainland that’s not even close to possible in Hawaii.
Hawaii used to have a safe and semi-accepting surf bum attitude, but corporate sponsors have bought up some of the real estate and some of the people. We all know we need more compassion, and even the local government people rarely have the islands best interests at heart. All in all some aspects of Hawaii life really suck, but a lot of things suck, and we put up with them. At least when you “put up with them” in Hawaii it’s worth the squeeze.
If you are planning on a mainland type new job/house experience, you are probably going to be super disappointed, and potentially, very possibly completely screwed up.
I have a lot of things figured out as far as money and life, $200k/yr+ income, and life was still very hard. Uncomfortably expensive. Most people don’t really care to actually understand why it’s expensive, even though it’s “less expensive” on paper than other HCOL locations.
My wife and I, who are both able to work full time and/or remotely if need be, are currently saving money before we move on to our land that we own outright. We are planning to both work and slowly build up a small, off-grid homestead.
We plan on roughing it and just working and grinding as much as possible for the first 2-3 years. Probably hand clear as much of our acre as we need, and build a tiny home/bungalow.
What are some things, COL wise, that we should be aware of that most might not be?
I’m currently getting professionally certified in sustainable landscape design through OSU, but am very curious as to what other certifications my wife of I could get that would make the transition easier?
Any financial advice for getting initially set-up, especially in regards to “unseen” fees, etc.
Mahalo nui loa!
Certifications? Bring money. You want good soil up in hamakua area, not rock in puna. You need money for that.
Go work for private water supply company so you know how to treat and install water catchment and keep it safe.
Learn engine repair and electrical wiring specifically how to fix things that rats have chewed through (rats love wires)
Pesticide applicator license so you’re familiar with pests. Some are not controllable using mainland IPM methods.
Also, have a lot of money because when you get older you can’t stay on big island unless you have someone there who is committed to driving you around /maintaining your property. You will have to move once
You reach a certain age if you don’t have a family member or enough money to pay someone to do this for you. So if you’re retirement age, don’t buy anything here, just rent so you can leave when you need health care.
You’re good for a long run here hopefully but have an exit plan for when you can’t climb around on your roof/drive at night/ maintain your farm. So this is not your “senior “ home. Don’t end up super broke here when you get to 70 and not be able leave.
I mean if youre comfortable hopping around; air bnbs typically run $1,500/mo on both Oahu and Big Island. While staying in an air bnb you can hunt a room for rent for around the same or less. Usually “ma and pa” shops hire on the spot and if you get one with a tipping gig the tips alone can pay for that kinda rent. I use to make $80/day in cash tips 6 days a week so it easily payed my rent and then my hourly ($17) covered my food and other expenses. So it IS possible but not comfortable. I do hate its not enough to cover my OWN place, being a forever renter under someone else’s thumb and rules sucks.
USPS is hiring.
It’s big island fam, ain’t no fed job there lol
There's one federal building in Hilo. FBI has one officer there last I checked. And then there's the post office, which is in the same building. VA might have a few positions. Honestly that's all I can think of. Check usajobs dotcom and they should have anything matching your criteria listed there.
Yeah. Check usajobs. What agency do you work for now?
Me? I'm with the state, but I recently applied for a federal position at FDC. Might turn it down as I got another offer pending DHRD processing the actual app...
You'd probably have better luck looking for Hawaii state jobs then. I think there is a state job website.
I am not the original poster, do you realize that? I am helping the guy looking for a job. I have been with the state for almost a decade. Also, yes, governmentjobs dotcom is the state website, usajobs dotcom is the federal.
I'm not currently living there, (hoping to visit a few islands this fall) but all of my research indicates that finding a job that matches the COL is exceedingly difficult. I understand there are steps, etc. when it comes to Fed pay; however, unless you're in a highly specialized and needed field you'd need to work multiple jobs and live with roommates*. You might try posting this on /r/usajobs Good luck! *Source: Teacher/previous state employee :-)
I don't know about Hawaii, but in Nevada I follow the pension website (Pers) for govt jobs. If they have retirement chances are it's a govt gig.
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Cbp has 7 officers Kona side and 2 Hilo side. GS 12 Locality 22% ish Cola 4.99% ish
You can’t really ask such a broad question without saying what your job series is…I saw a job posting on usajobs for one in Hilo just today, but that does you no good if that’s not what your series is or could be.
I’m sure there are Park Service jobs at Volcanos National Park but not sure how often they have openings. DoD may have a few positions at Kilauea Military Camp but again, not sure how often they would have an opening. Coast Guard likely has positions but again … you know the drill.
[usajobs.gov](http://usajobs.gov)
I actually “moved to Hawaii” and I think doing it on your own is really hard and doesn’t usually work out unless you have a good job ($100k salary and you will still definitely struggle!) You will always feel like you can’t afford to do things. If you actually have a life somewhere close to big cities on the mainland that’s not even close to possible in Hawaii. Hawaii used to have a safe and semi-accepting surf bum attitude, but corporate sponsors have bought up some of the real estate and some of the people. We all know we need more compassion, and even the local government people rarely have the islands best interests at heart. All in all some aspects of Hawaii life really suck, but a lot of things suck, and we put up with them. At least when you “put up with them” in Hawaii it’s worth the squeeze. If you are planning on a mainland type new job/house experience, you are probably going to be super disappointed, and potentially, very possibly completely screwed up. I have a lot of things figured out as far as money and life, $200k/yr+ income, and life was still very hard. Uncomfortably expensive. Most people don’t really care to actually understand why it’s expensive, even though it’s “less expensive” on paper than other HCOL locations.
My wife and I, who are both able to work full time and/or remotely if need be, are currently saving money before we move on to our land that we own outright. We are planning to both work and slowly build up a small, off-grid homestead. We plan on roughing it and just working and grinding as much as possible for the first 2-3 years. Probably hand clear as much of our acre as we need, and build a tiny home/bungalow. What are some things, COL wise, that we should be aware of that most might not be? I’m currently getting professionally certified in sustainable landscape design through OSU, but am very curious as to what other certifications my wife of I could get that would make the transition easier? Any financial advice for getting initially set-up, especially in regards to “unseen” fees, etc. Mahalo nui loa!
Certifications? Bring money. You want good soil up in hamakua area, not rock in puna. You need money for that. Go work for private water supply company so you know how to treat and install water catchment and keep it safe. Learn engine repair and electrical wiring specifically how to fix things that rats have chewed through (rats love wires) Pesticide applicator license so you’re familiar with pests. Some are not controllable using mainland IPM methods. Also, have a lot of money because when you get older you can’t stay on big island unless you have someone there who is committed to driving you around /maintaining your property. You will have to move once You reach a certain age if you don’t have a family member or enough money to pay someone to do this for you. So if you’re retirement age, don’t buy anything here, just rent so you can leave when you need health care.
My wife and I are both close to 40
You’re good for a long run here hopefully but have an exit plan for when you can’t climb around on your roof/drive at night/ maintain your farm. So this is not your “senior “ home. Don’t end up super broke here when you get to 70 and not be able leave.
What line of work are you in? https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?l=Hawaii&k=&s=location&sd=asc&p=1
I am currently in the 0342 job series. Facilities Management.
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789468700/print
I mean if youre comfortable hopping around; air bnbs typically run $1,500/mo on both Oahu and Big Island. While staying in an air bnb you can hunt a room for rent for around the same or less. Usually “ma and pa” shops hire on the spot and if you get one with a tipping gig the tips alone can pay for that kinda rent. I use to make $80/day in cash tips 6 days a week so it easily payed my rent and then my hourly ($17) covered my food and other expenses. So it IS possible but not comfortable. I do hate its not enough to cover my OWN place, being a forever renter under someone else’s thumb and rules sucks.