Corrections Program Specialist Ii Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0219

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

The Corrections Program Specialist series includes all classes of positions whose duties are to perform staff services to management by performing program development and evaluation, policy review and recommendation, and studies of management, organization, staffing and related concerns relative to all aspects of the State's Corrections program.

The Corrections Program Specialist II develops program plans; develops, revises and evaluates policies, programs, procedures, standards and guidelines for the correctional program; and performs other related duties as assigned. This level reflects responsibility for performing the most difficult and complex program development and evaluation, policy review and recommendation, and studies of management, organization, staffing and related concerns relative to all aspects of a corrections program.

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/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in sociology, psychology, criminology, penology or other related behavioral science which included coursework in research or statistics.

General

Experience:

Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional counseling or other related social services work experience which demonstrated the applicant's knowledge of and application of modern theories, techniques and practices in corrections work as they relate to redirection and rehabilitation. Such work experience may have been obtained in any agency concerned with reduction of criminals (e.g., courts, corrections or public/private rehabilitation organization).

At least six (6) months of this experience must have demonstrated the applicant's aptitude for the performance of full-time program/staff specialist work in corrections. Evidence of such ability may be demonstrated through participating or assisting in the planning, coordinating or development of programs or program activities requiring the conduct of research and analysis and the application of problem-solving methods and techniques including the identification of problems and pertinent causal factors, development and evaluation of alternative solutions, recommendation/implementation of appropriate courses of action and the preparation of narrative reports describing the problem or situation, various factors impinging on the situation, presentation of alternatives and recommendation and justification of an appropriate solution.

Specialized

Experience:

One (1) year of professional work as a program specialist which required knowledge of modern theories, techniques and practices in corrections work and their application in the conduct of studies for the evaluation and analysis of program objectives, goals, policies, procedures, operations, standards and guidelines, the recommendation of changes for improvement of same and advising on the implementation of changes.

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The current vacancy positions have this requirement.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply. Please review the substitutions carefully.

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.