CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 59,918 - 72,930; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Hawaii is seeking a candidate to assist in promoting the needs of children and youth. This role involves planning, developing, and conducting research while serving as a liaison and technical resource. The ideal applicant should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in analytical work related to children and youth. Competitive salary ranges from $5,369 to $6,535 per month, with opportunities for civil service membership after six months.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Minimum one and a half years in professional analytical work.
• One year in a program servicing children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining needs for children and youth.
• Plan and conduct research as a liaison.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical work experience

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 24-0043. Immediate vacancies are located in Downtown for the Department of Health and Department of Human Services, and in Manoa to Kahala for the Department of Health. One Temporary Full‑Time position is located in Manoa to Kahala for the Department of Health. Salary: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR 22, Step D to I). Hiring rates are based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors. Employees appointed to temporary positions may gain membership in the civil service after at least six months of satisfactory probation, enabling eligibility for promotion, transfer, and most benefits of a permanent position (except return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force).

Duties Summary

Provides assistance in determining and promoting the needs of children and youth by planning, developing, and conducting research; serves as liaison and technical resource for assigned areas of responsibility; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work: Citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Basic Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• General Experience: One and one‑half years of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience demonstrating the ability to analyze programs, budgets, services, facilities, manpower requirements, and operations; to determine effectiveness, program objectives, cost factors; and to participate in future planning or related management purposes.
• Specialized Experience: One year of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience in a program or agency servicing children and youth; knowledge of the needs and characteristics of children and youth; ability to conduct studies, analyses, operational studies, and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
• Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Other Information

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If accommodations are required, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.

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Testing information: The examination will evaluate education and experience. In‑person interviews or further testing may be required. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and State Recruiting Office’s Levels of Review apply.