PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE I AND II (ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST) - KAUAI

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; Vor Ort; USD 49.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Hawaiʻi is seeking candidates for Professional Trainee I/II within the Department of Health in Lihue. Trainees will receive on-the-job training and progress toward independent work, with assignments designed to teach fundamental professional tasks and standards.

The roles require a bachelor's degree and provide structured progression from entry to higher-level responsibilities, with guidance on policies and procedures and a focus on developing analytical and administrative skills.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of research methods and techniques; report writing, problem solving methods and techniques.
• Ability to learn the principles, concepts, work processes, and reference material fundamental to the work to be performed; complete assignments to develop higher level work; establish effective working relationships.

Aufgaben

• Entry-level trainee, receives on-the-job training to develop professional work skills.
• Advanced trainee level progressing toward independent work with clear objectives and standard procedures.
• Assignments follow well-established procedures with standards and guides to ensure quality.

Kenntnisse

Research methods

Report writing

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Recruitment Number 26-0391

Lihue.

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 26-0391

This vacancy is with the Department of Health and is located in Lihue.

Professional Trainee I: $4,368 per month (SR-16, Step D)

Professional Trainee II: $4,725 per month (SR-18, Step D)

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

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Duties Summary

Professional Trainee I

This is an entry level trainee, receives on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, methods and techniques, and reference material fundamental to professional aspects of the professional work to be performed, and orientation to the goals, objectives, philosophy, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the assigned program. Work assignments are clear cut, routine, and are selected and designed to develop the employee for work of a higher level and progression to the journey worker or higher level in the occupation/series.

Professional Trainee II

This is the advanced trainee level through which the trainee advances as part of his/her progression to full performance as an independent worker. Work assignments range from the simple to the moderately complex and are generally characterized by clear and specific objectives to be reached by the application of basic methods and techniques of the occupational specialty and specific standards, guides and regulations. The primary work processes and tasks follow well-established procedures, and determinations can be made by the direct application of specific standards, guides, etc. Additional assignments are selected to develop the employee for eventual progression to the independent worker or higher level.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following 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.

Prerequisite Knowledge And Abilities Required

Professional Trainee I

Knowledge of: Research methods and techniques; report writing, problem solving methods and techniques.

Ability to: Learn the principles, concepts, work processes, and reference material fundamental to the work to be performed, and the goals, objectives, philosophy, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the program; successfully complete assignments selected to develop the employee for higher level work; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Professional Trainee II

In addition to the knowledge and abilities required at the Professional Trainee I:

Knowledge of: Professional work processes.

Ability to: Apply basic methods and techniques of the occupational specialty and specific standards, guides, rules, and regulations pertinent to the work.

Basic Education Requirement

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Experience Requirement

Professional Trainee I: No experience required.

Professional Trainee II: Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of business administration, public administration or other responsible professional experience which requires a high degree of analytical skill (e.g., operations management, business analyst, budget/fiscal analyst, etc.) and which involved evaluating and improving elements such as managerial policies, systems, work methods and practices, personnel needs and utilization, and quality of services rendered, of an operating program.

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.

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

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.