CONTRACTS ASSISTANT I - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Transportation, Airports Division at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, is seeking qualified applicants for a contracts specialist position.

Duties include drafting non‑engineering contracts and specifications, assisting in drafting engineering contracts, and handling related legal instruments. Minimum education is high school or equivalent, plus three years of specialized contract experience; federal work rules and SIDA checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, or a high degree of verbal skill.
• Three years of responsible experience in preparing or processing contracts, specifications and related legal instruments or notices requiring knowledge of pertinent laws, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drafts non-engineering contracts and specifications, and provides a variety of other services in the preparation and processing of contracts; assists in drafting engineering contracts and specifications; and performs other duties as required.

Job description

Recruitment Number 24-0303 The immediate vacancies are with the

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 24-0303 The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Transportation, Airports Division at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Salary: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

Drafts non-engineering contracts and specifications, and provides a variety of other services in the preparation and processing of contracts; assists in drafting engineering contracts and specifications; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization To Work Requirement

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.

Basic Experience/Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent; OR work experience that demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, or a high degree of verbal skill. This experience may be met from part-time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis, but not necessarily on a full-time normal work basis.

Specialized Experience

Three (3) years of responsible experience in preparing or processing contracts, specifications and related legal instruments or notices requiring the knowledge and application of pertinent laws, policies and procedures.

The applicant's experience must show that they possess the knowledge and the proper application of specification writing, drafting of contracts and legal notices, and contract letting, including but not limited to the advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, proposals, contract and bond forms.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Federal Criminal History Records Check

In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport, must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within 10 years from the date of the application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant's responsibility.

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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 you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.