Statewide Interoperability Coordinator

Overview

Statewide Interoperability Coordinator at the State of Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security.

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Law Enforcement, Office of Homeland Security. The position is located on the Island of Oahu.

Applications are available at the Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) – Human Resources Office or online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Complete and email all forms to the Department of Law Enforcement – Human Resources Office. Email the application to law.hr. Your application may be rejected if the required documentation as identified below is not submitted at the time of application. A legible photocopy of your application with current information and an original signature may be accepted.

REQUIRED FORMS / DOCUMENTATION

You must submit the following forms / documentation together with your application or your application may be rejected:
Evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., OFFICIAL transcripts). A photocopy will be accepted; however, Department of Law Enforcement reserves the right to request an official copy.

Emergency communications are crucial for Hawaii's response to natural disasters, terrorist threats, and other critical incidents. The Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) is the key position responsible for ensuring that public safety agencies across County, State, and Federal levels can effectively communicate and collaborate. The SWIC oversees developing and implementing the Statewide Communications Implementation Plan (SCIP), which aims to enhance interoperability and integrate new technologies in public safety communications.

This role is essential for maintaining public health, safety, and welfare by improving the coordination and responsiveness of emergency services.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of public safety agency communications system requirements; telecommunications industry emerging technologies; spectrum management issues;
National Emergency Communications Plan;
Department of Homeland Security SAFECOM and Office of Emergency Communications; nationwide public safety broadband network;
Federal Communications Commission role in communications.

Skills:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; identify and resolve technical and operational emergency communications issues or be able to identify subject matter experts who can assist in resolving such issues.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to work assignment (business, engineering, project management).

Experience:
Six (6) years of progressive experience related to managing large project teams, and experience related to emergency communications or public safety communications (e.g., technical, operational, and policy issues related to communications interoperability).

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Hawaii driver’s license.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. If appointed, employment is at will and may be discharged at any time by the department head or designee.

Submit applications, resumes, & transcripts to:

LAW.HR

Questions about the position:

DLE Human Resources at , Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. (HST).

NOTE:

The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Law Enforcement regarding this exempt position.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Law Enforcement