Executive Specialist V - Oahu

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Recruitment Information

The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity in Downtown and Department of Land & Natural Resources in Ewa. Salary: $6,221 to $7,568 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. A 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.

Assist a department director by coordinating various administrative matters and making investigations and special studies of departmental problems; prepare reports and recommendations on assigned subjects; assume limited administrative responsibilities as directed; and perform other related duties as assigned. This is NOT an office support or secretarial position. Examples of duties include: conducting special studies and analysis of programs; collecting and analyzing data;

investigating complaints and infractions of rules and regulations; identifying problems and alternative solutions and their advantages and disadvantages; developing logical recommendations for a course of action; etc.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. 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. Excess work experience as described below or any other responsible administrative or professional work experience which provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study while completing a university or college curriculum may be substituted for Education on a year-for-year basis. General

Experience:

One and one-half (1 1/2) years of professional work experience which demonstrated the ability to write clearly and comprehensively such materials as reports, analysis, proposals, recommendations and justifications for actions or articles suitable for publication; read and interpret complex written materials such as Federal and State laws, rules, regulations and/or program guidelines; resolve complex problems; express oneself orally in a clear and persuasive manner in various situations;

establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; and prepare operational and activity reports. Specialized

Experience:

Two (2) years of professional work experience which demonstrated responsibility for planning and coordinating program activities and solving operational problems involving administrative processes and the relationships between programs. The experience must have demonstrated a high degree of analytical skill involving the ability to identify information needs, collect and analyze data, identify problems and alternative solutions and their advantages and disadvantages and develop logical recommendations for a course of action, and the ability to read, comprehend and interpret complex material and draft comprehensive reports of findings and conclusions.

Driver's License :
Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancies have this requirement. Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs) may apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please  (Download PDF reader).

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…