PUBLIC HOUSING SUPERVISOR III - KAPAA, KAUAI

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services is seeking a qualified candidate to assist in the operation and supervision of public housing projects in Kapaa, Kauai. The position offers a monthly salary range and opportunities to gain experience in operations and tenant relations within a government program.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and demonstrate experience in housing operations, budgeting, and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• One and one-half years of professional work experience in housing operations or real property management with responsibilities listed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operation of public housing projects in a designated area.
• Gathers experience in day-to-day public housing supervision activities and supports supervisors in tasks.

Skills

Supervisory aptitude

Budgeting and fiscal management

Tenant relations

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Number 23-0641

This vacancy is with the Department of Human Services in Kapaa, Kauai.

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

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

Assists in the control and conduct of the operation of public housing projects in a designated area or district by performing various functions on a regular basis and as a primary work assignment. Assignments are designed to provide experience in conducting the day-to-day activities in the various functional aspects of public housing supervision and/or to relieve the supervisor of day-to-day tasks in one or more areas of public housing operation.

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: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience: One and one-half years of professional work experience must have been in one or a combination of A or B below:

• Progressively responsible work which required participation in, or the conduct of, most of the operational activities normally associated with housing projects, including such activities as:
• Development and implementation of local policies, procedures and work plans;
• Supervision and training of subordinate personnel;
• Budgetary control and fiscal management of funds and expenditures related to project operations, maintenance and repair of project facilities, etc.;
• Evaluation of operating and maintenance costs and practices to obtain maximum efficiency and economy;
• Rental and occupancy activities involving tenant selection, dwelling unit assignment, surveys of local rent and utility rates, setting and/or collecting rents and charges; and
• Community and tenant relations including development of cooperative dealings and harmonious relationships, adjustment of complaints, assistance on problems of health, safety, recreation and social welfare needs of tenants.
• Progressively responsible work in real property management as an employee or agent of a real estate firm, bank, insurance company, etc., engaged in the control and conduct of multiple unit residential housing operations, private housing developments, shopping centers, etc. Such work must have provided the applicant with a knowledge of, and experience in most of the following activities:
• Establishment of rent schedules;
• Property rental, lease negotiation and preparation;
• Property maintenance and repair which included responsibility for the efficient and economical maintenance of the property and the protection of the owner's investment through property inspections and effecting needed repairs and alterations;
• Fund management; i.e., the installation and maintenance of fiscal accountability control procedures and records to reflect income and expenses.

Supervisory Experience/Aptitude

Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.

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 808-587-0936 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 the application.

Your Job Benefits With The State Of Hawai'i

Paid Holidays

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation

You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.

Paid Sick Leave

You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.

Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

Health Insurance

The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of credited service may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.

Premium Conversion Plan

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Transportation Benefits

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security

As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Promotions & Transfers

For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.

Training & Continuing Education

The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

Travel Expenses

The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Incentive & Service Awards

The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.

Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer