DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICER I

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 121,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Training & Continuing Education

Job summary

The State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Kauai District Health Office in Lihue seeks a Civil Service, full-time professional to administer state public health services and programs for the county and to serve as the principal public health representative for the Director of Health.

This temporary appointment carries a salary of $10,823–$17,320 per month, commensurate with training and experience, plus a broad benefits package including holidays, vacation, sick leave, health insurance,

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience: One year of General Experience in a public health program with management/administration knowledge.
• Supervisory Experience: Experience supervising a professional staff in a public health program.
• Administrative Experience: Major responsibility for development, management, and coordination of a statewide public health program.

Responsibilities

• Administer State public health services and programs for the County.
• Serve as the principal public health representative for the Director of Health.

Skills

General Public Health Experience

Supervisory Experience

Administrative Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Kauai District Health Office.

The position is located in Lihue on the Island of Kauai.

Salary: $10,823 - $17,320 per month (salary commensurate with training and experience)

Duties Summary

Civil Service, Full-Time, Temporary Appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to administer State public health services and programs for the County and to serve as the principal public health representative for the Director of Health.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE: One year of General Experience: Professional experience in a public health program which demonstrated a thorough knowledge of one or more aspects of the management/administration process.

One year of Supervisory Experience: Work experience which involved supervising a professional staff in a public health program.

One year of Administrative Experience: Responsible experience which involved active participation and major responsibility for the development, management, execution, and coordination of a statewide public health program or the management, execution and coordination of a public health program with comparatively large professional work force in the public health district of the State, encompassing a county-wide area.

LICENSE: Possession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is preferred.

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT

The State of Hawaii requires that 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.

Other Information

Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #34684.

For additional information you may contact Valerie Kato at [e-mail].

NOTE

The State Recruiting Office (DHRD) will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this position.

Your Job Benefits With The State Of Hawai'i

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.

A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.

With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

Paid Holidays

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation

You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.

Paid Sick Leave

You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.

Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

Health Insurance

The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.

Premium Conversion Plan

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Transportation Benefits

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security

As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Promotions & Transfers

For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.

Training & Continuing Education

The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

Travel Expenses

The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Incentive & Service Awards

The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.

Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised 01/13