Children & Youth Program Specialist V - Oahu

Recruitment Number 22-0390

Immediate vacancies are in Downtown with the Department of Human Services and Manoa to Kahala with the Department of Health.

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 Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.

Plans, develops and implements a major program component, such as one involving all areas of youth services within the State; serves as expert resource, and conducts all relevant research; and performs other duties as assigned.

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

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.

Two years of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience in a program or agency servicing children and youth which provided knowledge of the needs and characteristics in children and youth and which demonstrated the ability to conduct studies and analysis of services, programs and problems and needs of children and youth, conduct operational studies, and prepare report of findings and recommendations.

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.

You must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please refer to the full MQRs.

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.

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. For more information, please see the following link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-service

Testing will be conducted based on evaluation of education and experience. If in-person interviews or further testing is required, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.