FEMA job fair set for Upcountry, West Maui
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will hold a job fair today in Pukalani for temporary positions to help with the Aug. 8 wildfire relief efforts.
The fair will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center at 91 Pukalani St.
FEMA also previously announced that job fairs will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Napili Park at 22 Maiha St. and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Lahaina Civic Center at 1840 Honoapiilani Highway.
FEMA is seeking writers, liaisons, planners, historic preservation and geospatial information specialists, and digital communications specialists, among other positions, according to a FEMA news release Tuesday. The temporary jobs on Maui and Oahu start as 120-day appointments and may be extended for up to one year. Benefits include sick leave, health insurance and up to 11 paid holidays.
Applicants are advised to bring enough resumes to the job fairs to apply for multiple positions. To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years or older and possess a high school diploma or a GED.
To see all open positions, visit usajobs.gov, type the keywords “local hire” and enter “Hawaii” for the location.





