JOB
Salary rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements or Pay Administration Policy as applicable. EXEMPT APPOINTMENT(NON-CIVIL SERVICE RECRUITMENT) This posting is for the County of Kaua'i, Transportation Agency Recruitment #: EXEMPT-2324-038If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact the County of Kaua'i, Transportation Agency at (808) 246-8110 (Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST).
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates and maintains a bus transporting passengers along designated routes as a substantially full-time work assignment; and performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at and click on Employment Opportunities, Job Opportunities Listing. You will be able to view the job announcement and apply for this position and any position that is currently open. Your application may be rejected if the required documentation as identified above, under "Required Forms and Documentation" is not submitted within 10 calendar days from filling this application. Direct all inquiries regarding this position to the County of Kaua’i, Transportation Agency at (808) 246-8110. NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment. Additionally, persons appointed to exempt positions, employment is considered "at will," which means that the employee may be discharged from employment by the hiring department head or designee at any time.ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL) NOTIFICATIONS: The Department of Human Resources will use ONLY electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status, processing of their applications, and examination notices. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your emails in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature. Benefits: As a full-time position, this position comes with the following BENEFITS and associated deductions: Pay Raises: Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 1, United Public Workers (UPW).Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system. However, there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at https://ers.ehawaii.gov/members/active for more information.Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF). Please see the EUTF website at https://eutf.hawaii.gov/ for current employee contribution rates.Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/ for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65. Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information. PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.