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State of Hawai'i

INMATE GRIEVANCE SPECIALIST - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION - DOW

State of Hawai'i, Houston, Texas, United States,


Recruitment Number 24-0370

Salary:

$5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Note:

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

Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs

page of our website.

Responsible for the proper functioning of the formal inmate grievance and appeals process for a correctional facility of considerable size and scope; 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.

Education:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university.

General Experience:

TWO YEARS AND ONE-HALF (2-1/2) YEARS of progressively responsible professional work experience which:

involved eliciting facts and information orally and in writing, applying problem solving methods to evaluate problems and situations, and identifying and recommending effective solutions;demonstrated the ability to deal effectively with others, utilizing tact and discretion in obtaining the cooperation and confidence of fellow workers, clients, and others;demonstrated the ability to prepare clear, logical, and impartial written reports and recommendations.

Specialized Experience:

In addition, either concurrently or separately,

ONE (1) YEAR

of work experience which provided general knowledge and understanding of correctional facility organization and activities; and the civil rights and privileges of inmates.

Substitutions Allowed:

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Other Requirements:

All applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into this position shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws, or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement:

As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "....an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:

Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the

complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please

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.

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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

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.

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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.

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