VISITOR INFORMATION SPECIALIST IV (DELEGATED)

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

Job summary

State of Hawaii in Hawaii seeks a Visitor Information Specialist IV to supervise the Visitor Information Program at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and to study, develop, and revise program plans, policies and procedures.

The role includes advising foreign officials on visitor information development and coordinating training and protocol matters. The position requires a four-year college degree and substantial experience in analysis and policy development; inquiries are routed through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Three (3) years of work involving the analysis and evaluation of managerial policies, systems, methods and practices in the development and/or improvement of same.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Information Program; conducts studies and makes recommendations for the development and revision of program plans, policies and procedures.
• Assists in providing consultative services to officials of foreign countries in establishing or improving their visitor information program.
• Coordinates and participates in training activities and protocol matters; performs other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Three (3) years of work involving analysis and evaluation of managerial policies, systems, methods and practices

Job description

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-51

Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

The immediate vacancy is located at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

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

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact our Personnel Office at [phone], Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm (HST).

The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Visitor Information Specialist IV supervises and directs the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Information Program; conducts studies and makes recommendations for the development and revision of program plans, policies and procedures; assists in providing consultative services to officials of foreign countries in establishing or improving their visitor information program; coordinates and participates in training activities and protocol matters; and performs other related duties as required.

Basic Education/Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Excess work experience as described below, or any other responsible administrative, professional, or analytical work experience that provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Three (3) years of work involving the analysis and evaluation of managerial policies, systems, methods and practices in the development and/or improvement of same.
• For the class Visitor Information Specialist IV, Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision.

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.

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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.

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, Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid. For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Office's Levels of Review.