INFORMATION SPECIALIST III - OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i is seeking an Information Specialist III to disseminate agency information to the public and interest groups. The role covers preparing informational materials and coordinating with departments to relay activities and plans.

It is a journey-level position in the information services series with opportunities to grow within a major public information agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications including a bachelor’s degree, two years of professional information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Two years of professional work experience in information research and dissemination or public relations, with strong English grammar and writing.
• Ability to organize, plan and conduct information dissemination programs.

Responsibilities

• Transmit informational material about state agency activities to the public and interest groups.
• Prepare informational materials for dissemination through various media.
• Work as journey-level staff within the information services area, under supervision.

Skills

Information research

Public relations

Writing materials

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0152

Salary: $5,107 - $6,221 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

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

A 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.

The primary duties of an Information Specialist is to transmit informational material of the activities, plans, developments, etc., of a State agency and/or of the State government to the general public and/or special interest groups.

The Information Specialist III is the journey level worker in the series. They are responsible for preparing informational material for dissemination to the general public or special interest groups through various media; and perform other duties as required.

Positions are generally of three types:

• The journeyman Information Specialist in one of the State's larger departments performing work covering the full range of a department's informational activities under the supervision of a higher-level position (may or may not be an information specialist) who is responsible for the department's informational services activities;
• The Information Specialist responsible for the informational activities of a division in a State agency;
• The Information Specialist in the State's major public information agency who performs less than the full range of informational services activities. Generally, this level would represent the sub-journeyman in the State's major public information agency whose assignments are diverse but usually do not include the most complex cases except under closer supervision and guidance.

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.

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

• Basic Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• General Experience: Two years of professional work experience in information research and dissemination or public relations work which involved analyzing and gathering pertinent information and writing materials for presentations, publications or news releases using accepted rules of standard English grammar, syntax, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.; selecting and utilizing various writing and other communication methods (e.g., brochures, radio announcements, newspaper articles) and styles to best reach target audiences; editing and analyzing materials; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Specialized Experience Aptitude: For some positions, applicants must demonstrate possession of aptitude or potential ability to organize, plan and conduct a program to disseminate information.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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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.

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. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. accomplish.