Children & Youth Program Specialist Iii - Oahu

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Health located in Manoa to Kahala. The immediate vacancy is TEMPORARY - Full Time.

Salary: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR 20, Step D to I).

Note:

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

Provides assistance in determining and promoting the needs of children and youth by planning, developing and conducting research; serves as liaison and technical resource person for assigned areas of responsibility; and performs other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following 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.
• Basic
  
  Education:
  
  A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• General
  
  Experience:
  
  One and one-half year of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience which demonstrated the ability to analyze programs, budgets, services, facilities, manpower requirements, operations or organizations to determine their effectiveness, achievement of program objectives, cost factors, and to participate in planning for future needs or for related management purposes.
• At least six (6) months of the applicant's experience must have demonstrated some familiarity with human service organizations (including those providing services to children and youth, age 0 to 24 years), and characteristics of children and youth and their development.
• Substitutions Allowed:
  Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
• Driver's License:
  Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

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  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.

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.

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.

The State of Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer.