INFORMATION SPECIALIST IV - OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Taxation in Hawaii is seeking a communications professional to plan and execute public information programs and to prepare informational materials for broad distribution.

The role involves researching, writing, and disseminating information to the public, stakeholders, and media, ensuring clear English and effective outreach across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two years of professional work experience in information research and dissemination or public relations.
• One year of professional work experience in organizing, planning, and conducting a program to disseminate information to the general public using various media.
• Substitutions allowed as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct a public information program for the agency to inform the general public or special interest groups.
• Prepare the full range of informational material for dissemination to the general public or stakeholders.
• Disseminate information about the agency's activities through multiple media channels (TV, radio, newspapers, publications).
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Information research

Public relations

Written communication

Writing materials

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0348

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Taxation.

Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D 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. Plans and conducts a public informational program for one of the larger State agencies to inform the general public or special interest groups of the activities of the agency and to stimulate interest in the activities; or in the State's major public information agency, prepares the full range of informational material on a wide variety of subjects for dissemination to the general public or special interest groups in the State of Hawaii as well as in other states and countries; and performs other duties as required.

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 an 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: One year of professional work experience in organizing, planning, and conducting a program to disseminate information about the activities and/or plans of an organization to the general public or to individuals especially affected by or interested in the organization's work. The experience must include dissemination of information through a variety of media on a continuous basis, i.e., television, radio, newspapers, publications, etc.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

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Disability and Accommodation Statement

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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

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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 your 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.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.