PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai‘i invites qualified applicants for Level III Program Specialist positions. These roles support higher-level specialists through focused analyses, studies, and monitoring of program operations to aid evaluation and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include budget and contracts support, policy interpretation, and providing advisory services on procedures, rules, and legislation. Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization To Work in the United States.
• Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• General Experience: 1.5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience with strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.
• Driver's License: Some vacancies may require a valid driver's license at appointment.
• Special Requirement - Lift and Carry: Some positions require ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher-level specialists by performing assignments of limited scope and complexity.
• Participate in studies and analyses of projects or segments of larger studies to support program evaluation or quality assurance.
• Explain state and federal laws, agency rules, and regulations to staff during technical consultations.
• Engage in administrative and staff support activities such as budgeting, grants/contracts management, staff development, and policy interpretation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 26-0389

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

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

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

Duties Summary

Level III positions in the Program Specialist series assist a higher-level specialist(s) by performing assignments of limited scope and complexity. Such assignments include, but are not limited to, conducting studies and analyses of projects of limited scope, or segments of larger studies or projects; participating in the monitoring or review of program operations for the purpose of assisting in program evaluation or quality assurance activities; or participating in technical consultation activities by explaining State and federal laws, agency rules and regulations to staff in the operating program(s).

Positions may also participate in one or more administrative and staff support activities such as budget formulation, grants or contracts management, staff development, development of legislation, provision of advisory services to line staff and others on new or revised techniques, processes and procedures, policy interpretation, etc.

Work is performed independently, under the general supervision of a higher-level specialist or program supervisor. Completed work is in the form of recommendations and is reviewed for consistency with State and federal requirements. Difficult, unprecedented and controversial issues are referred to the supervisor for discussion and guidance. Positions may also perform work of the next higher level under closer supervision and direction.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

Legal Authorization To Work 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.

Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

General Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill. Such experience MUST have involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. Such experience must have also demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing; read, comprehend, interpret and evaluate technical subjects, analyses or proposals; and apply problem-solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Driver's License: For some vacancy positions, applicants may be required to possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Special Requirement - Lift and Carry: One of the current vacancy positions has an essential duty of the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck).

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please

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 808-587-0936 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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.