INFORMATION SPECIALIST IV - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Taxation is seeking a communications professional to plan and conduct public information programs about agency activities and plans. The role involves creating informational materials for broad audiences, including the general public and special interest groups, and disseminating across multiple media channels.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in information research and public relations, with one year focused on program

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 work with clear writing and communication for audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts a public informational program for a State agency.
• Prepares informational materials for dissemination to the public and special interest groups.
• Informs general public and others about agency activities and plans.

Skills

Public information

Writing & editing

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)

Recruitment Information

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.

Duties Summary

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.

Minimum Qualification 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.

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.

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.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

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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.