State of Hawai'i
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE SPECIALIST II, III, IV AND V - TEMPORARY - DOWNTOWN, OAHU
State of Hawai'i, Houston, Texas, United States,
Recruitment Number 24-0088
The immediate vacancies are temporary full-time positions with the
Department of Labor & Industrial Relations
and located in
Downtown .
Level II - $4,495 per month (SR-18, Step D)Level III - $4,858 to 5,918 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)Level IV - $5,258 to 6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)Level V - $5,918 to 7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Note:
Employees appointed to
temporary
positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
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.
Employment Services Specialist II:Performs a variety of employment service functions ranging from the simple to moderately complex which do not require the services of a fully trained journeyman specialist; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Employment Services Specialist III:Provides employment services for a full range of clients involving job placement, job development, employer relations and vocational counseling and guidance; or develops and negotiates on-the-job training contracts for clients; or provides special employer representative activities and fact-finding required for alien employment certification; and other related duties as assigned.
Employment Services Specialist IV:Performs the most highly complex and difficult employment counseling and vocational guidance services; or supervises employment service activities; or serves as a program specialist under the general supervision of a program specialist supervisor; or provides specialized staff services under the general supervision of a line office manager; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Employment Services Specialist V:Supervises and coordinates employment service activities in an extensively organized local office or of a special program through subordinate supervisors; or supervises and coordinates activities of a moderately sized local office requiring the services of subordinate supervisors and/or specialized staff; or serves as a program specialist independently performing the most complex assignments; and performs other related duties as assigned.
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:
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Specialized Experience:Level II:
One-half (1/2) yearsLevel III:
One and one-half (1-1/2) yearsLevel IV:
Two and one-half (2-1/2) yearsLevel V:
Three and one-half (3-1/2) yearsof progressively responsible professional work experience in
one or a combination of Type A or Type B experience below:
Type A :
Progressively responsible full-time experience in the field of employment service, personnel administration or related fields which involved
one OR more
of the following duties and responsibilities:
1)
Obtaining applications for employment and assessing applicants' qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, suitability for employment or employment training;
OR2)
Determining job content and requirements;
OR3)
Developing methods and techniques for the improvement of personnel or employment programs; and
OR4)
referring applicants to suitable jobs.
This experience must have provided applicants with knowledge of various kinds of occupations and occupational requirements, employment interviewing or counseling, or personnel management principles, practices, and techniques.
Examples of qualifying experience are work as an employment interviewer, employment counselor or personnel specialist in a public or private employment agency, vocational counseling or guidance work, or other pertinent personnel management work;OR
Type B :
Progressively responsible professional experience in the field of social work or related fields which involved assisting youths or adults with personal, social and emotional problems toward their resolution.
This experience must have involved counseling or guidance in situations where youths or adults had moderately difficult to difficult problems of grasping or understanding the nature of their problems, choosing between various courses of action possible, adjusting to environmental conditions and/or acquiring or sustaining proper motivation.
Examples of qualifying experience
are work as a social caseworker or group worker in a public or private agency, parole-probation counselor, student counselor, or religious counselor.
Non-Qualifying Experience : Work experience which is not primarily concerned with employment interviewing, counseling, or guidance, or personnel work is not qualifying for these positions.
For example , most work experience as an office manager or in a supervisory or managerial position includes responsibility for personnel functions. However, if the paramount responsibility of the position is not concerned with employment services or personnel recruitment and placement work, or counseling or guidance, such experience is not considered qualifying.
NOTE
Applicants for:Level III and IV:
Must have had one (1) year of experience comparable to the next lower level in the State service.Level V and above:
Must have either one (1) year of experience comparable to the level immediately below the one for which they have applied or two (2) years of experience comparable to the second lower level;
ANDMust possess supervisory aptitude. 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, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exists; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.The information provided above represents a summary of the
Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please
CLICK HERE
.03763:052112:23:AKThe 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 APPLICANTSThe 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 INFORMATIONThe 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.
CLICK HERE
for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The immediate vacancies are temporary full-time positions with the
Department of Labor & Industrial Relations
and located in
Downtown .
Level II - $4,495 per month (SR-18, Step D)Level III - $4,858 to 5,918 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)Level IV - $5,258 to 6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)Level V - $5,918 to 7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Note:
Employees appointed to
temporary
positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
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.
Employment Services Specialist II:Performs a variety of employment service functions ranging from the simple to moderately complex which do not require the services of a fully trained journeyman specialist; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Employment Services Specialist III:Provides employment services for a full range of clients involving job placement, job development, employer relations and vocational counseling and guidance; or develops and negotiates on-the-job training contracts for clients; or provides special employer representative activities and fact-finding required for alien employment certification; and other related duties as assigned.
Employment Services Specialist IV:Performs the most highly complex and difficult employment counseling and vocational guidance services; or supervises employment service activities; or serves as a program specialist under the general supervision of a program specialist supervisor; or provides specialized staff services under the general supervision of a line office manager; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Employment Services Specialist V:Supervises and coordinates employment service activities in an extensively organized local office or of a special program through subordinate supervisors; or supervises and coordinates activities of a moderately sized local office requiring the services of subordinate supervisors and/or specialized staff; or serves as a program specialist independently performing the most complex assignments; and performs other related duties as assigned.
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:
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Specialized Experience:Level II:
One-half (1/2) yearsLevel III:
One and one-half (1-1/2) yearsLevel IV:
Two and one-half (2-1/2) yearsLevel V:
Three and one-half (3-1/2) yearsof progressively responsible professional work experience in
one or a combination of Type A or Type B experience below:
Type A :
Progressively responsible full-time experience in the field of employment service, personnel administration or related fields which involved
one OR more
of the following duties and responsibilities:
1)
Obtaining applications for employment and assessing applicants' qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, suitability for employment or employment training;
OR2)
Determining job content and requirements;
OR3)
Developing methods and techniques for the improvement of personnel or employment programs; and
OR4)
referring applicants to suitable jobs.
This experience must have provided applicants with knowledge of various kinds of occupations and occupational requirements, employment interviewing or counseling, or personnel management principles, practices, and techniques.
Examples of qualifying experience are work as an employment interviewer, employment counselor or personnel specialist in a public or private employment agency, vocational counseling or guidance work, or other pertinent personnel management work;OR
Type B :
Progressively responsible professional experience in the field of social work or related fields which involved assisting youths or adults with personal, social and emotional problems toward their resolution.
This experience must have involved counseling or guidance in situations where youths or adults had moderately difficult to difficult problems of grasping or understanding the nature of their problems, choosing between various courses of action possible, adjusting to environmental conditions and/or acquiring or sustaining proper motivation.
Examples of qualifying experience
are work as a social caseworker or group worker in a public or private agency, parole-probation counselor, student counselor, or religious counselor.
Non-Qualifying Experience : Work experience which is not primarily concerned with employment interviewing, counseling, or guidance, or personnel work is not qualifying for these positions.
For example , most work experience as an office manager or in a supervisory or managerial position includes responsibility for personnel functions. However, if the paramount responsibility of the position is not concerned with employment services or personnel recruitment and placement work, or counseling or guidance, such experience is not considered qualifying.
NOTE
Applicants for:Level III and IV:
Must have had one (1) year of experience comparable to the next lower level in the State service.Level V and above:
Must have either one (1) year of experience comparable to the level immediately below the one for which they have applied or two (2) years of experience comparable to the second lower level;
ANDMust possess supervisory aptitude. 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, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exists; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.The information provided above represents a summary of the
Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please
CLICK HERE
.03763:052112:23:AKThe 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 APPLICANTSThe 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 INFORMATIONThe 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.
CLICK HERE
for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.#J-18808-Ljbffr