Administrative Specialist III/IV — Program & Budget Leadership

State of Hawaiʻi; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Training Opportunities

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Health, in Lihue, is seeking Administrative Specialists at Level III or IV to support financial and human resources management within a program. Positions emphasize process improvement, policy conformance, and inter-office coordination.

Minimum qualifications include a four-year degree and eligibility to work in the U.S. Experience in program administration and procurement is valued. Salary ranges are posted; continuous recruitment may close.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization To Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Specialized Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years for Level III, and for Level IV, two and one-half (2-1/2) years of business administration, public administration, or other responsible professional experience which required a high degree of analytical skill and which involved evaluating and improving elements such as managerial policies, systems, work methods and practices, personnel needs and utilization, and quality of services rendered, of an operating program.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitutions, as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Responsibilities

• Level III: assist a higher level Specialist or Officer in overseeing the administrative aspects of a program and organization; manage operational details; provide guidance to component units; ensure conformance to administrative plans, policies and procedures; act as liaison between the program and other offices/agencies.
• Level IV: assist a program manager/administrator in developing and overseeing administrative aspects of a program and organization; provide independent professional administrative support services in managing the program's fiscal and human resources; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Hawaii, Department of Health, in Lihue, is seeking Administrative Specialists at Level III or IV to support financial and human resources management within a program. Positions emphasize process improvement, policy conformance, and inter-office coordination.

Minimum qualifications include a four-year degree and eligibility to work in the U.S. Experience in program administration and procurement is valued. Salary ranges are posted; continuous recruitment may close.