IPM Program Specialist — Environmental Compliance Leader

Hawaii State Department of Education; Hawaii; On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a Program Specialist V to develop, establish, and ensure compliance with IPM policy under State and Federal laws, and to provide technical guidance and training to Department staff and stakeholders.

The position leads program planning, development, and evaluation, supervises staff, and coordinates environmental services to safeguard healthy learning environments and address pests and related concerns across schools.

Qualifications

• Basic Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitutions may be allowed for advanced degrees; ability to write clear reports and interpret complex material.
• For Program Specialist V, significant specialized and supervisory experience is expected as described in the specification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a professional staff and participates in program planning and development activities.
• Implements policies and procedures to assure efficient and effective staff work.
• Makes assignments of projects and special studies to staff.
• Evaluates subordinate’s work productivity in relation to the agency’s standards of performance.
• Provides consultation, direction and advice to subordinates on program planning and development methods, non-routine or complex assignments or to clarify established guidelines.
• Conducts studies and analyses of major, unprecedented or controversial issues regarding the agency services and operations.
• Formulates and recommends major new policies, program goals or objectives.
• Determines goals and objectives and establishes priorities for the program in accordance with federal and State requirements.
• Develops new program plans to meet constantly changing federal requirements and legislative mandates.
• Evaluates consumer needs and concerns and makes recommendations for development of new programs and/or functions for the agency.
• Researches advancements in the field and develops new methodologies and interprets new concepts to enhance agency programs and services.

Skills

IPM expertise

Policy development

Staff training

Environmental compliance

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a Program Specialist V to develop, establish, and ensure compliance with IPM policy under State and Federal laws, and to provide technical guidance and training to Department staff and stakeholders.

The position leads program planning, development, and evaluation, supervises staff, and coordinates environmental services to safeguard healthy learning environments and address pests and related concerns across schools.