Economic Development Specialist Iv - Oahu

Position Summary

Temporary full‑time position in the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Downtown.

Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I).

Participates in the development of programs promoting Hawaii’s products and the identification and development of programs to encourage the expansion of business and the attraction of new business to Hawaii; conducts research and analyses on a wide variety of topics associated with economic development; prepares reports of findings and recommendations and performs other related duties as assigned. This class reflects responsibility for participating in the development of specific projects and programs to promote Hawaii’s products, conduct research and perform analyses associated with the development of such programs, identify opportunities for new businesses or the expansion of existing businesses in Hawaii, and participate in developing promotional programs for business expansion purposes.

• Legal authorization to work:
  Citizens, nationals, permanent resident aliens, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic education:
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major in marketing, business administration, business or commercial law, economics, finance, foreign trade, or a closely related field, including completion of three semester credit hours in statistics. Education must have included knowledge of the general principles of economics, business statistical methodology and business management and administration.
• Specialized experience: 2½ years of professional work experience demonstrating knowledge and application of marketing and business feasibility research and analysis; various phases of marketing including product development, pricing, sales, advertising and promotion, distribution, and marketing controls; business practices pertaining to wholesale, retail, manufacturers’ distribution, distribution costs, finance and tax structure, planning and management; familiarity with governmental organizations and programs as they relate to business and economics.
• Driver’s license:
  Valid driver’s license required at the time of appointment.

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, becoming eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.

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, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program:
This federal program forgives the balance of federal student loans for individuals who have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, refer to the program details.