Description

The authorized level of the position is Administrative Services Assistant. Applications are being accepted down to the Professional Trainee I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Professional Trainee I, SR-16: $4,011.00 - $4,880.00 per month

Professional Trainee II, SR-18: $4,339.00 - $5,282.00 per month

Professional Worker III, SR-20: $4,690.00 - $5,713.00 per month

Administrative Services Assistant, SR-22: $5,076.00 - $6,177.00 per month

Examples of Duties

* Coordinates the preparation of budget and program plans and prepares appropriate justification;

* Maintains records of appropriations, expenditures, income and cost allocations;

* Develops, implements and maintains internal fiscal policies and procedures;

* Oversees the preparation of billing and maintenance of payment schedule;

* Coordinates personnel services and develops contracts for services;

* Serves as EEO officer;

* Conducts special studies including defining the problem, conducting background research and other fact finding, analyzing the information, preparing alternatives and making recommendations;

* Coordinates and oversees the completion of reports and grant application requests;

* Conducts cost analysis and allocation studies;

* Drafts proposed legislation, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations;

* Serves as liaison between administrator and staff;

* Serves as liaison with other agencies and public and represents the administrator at meetings, conferences or negotiations; and

* May provide staff services to an advisory or policy making board; may supervise clerical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree.

Excess work experience as described below in the experience section or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in 4 years of successful study while fulfilling a prescribed college curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

The education or experience background must have demonstrated the ability to write clearly and comprehensively materials such as reports and analyses; read and interpret complex written material; perform research; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

General Experience Requirement: None for Professional Trainee I; six (6) months for Professional Trainee II; one and one-half years (1-1/2) years for Professional Worker III; and for Administrative Services Assistant, two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform administrative assignments such as budget formulation and justification, fiscal operations and/or personnel administration or experience which involves the analysis of programs and services to determine their effectiveness, achievement of program objectives, staffing, cost factors, and to participate in planning for future needs or for related management purposes.

The experience must have demonstrated the ability to identify information needs, collect and analyze data, identify alternatives and their advantages and disadvantages, develop logical recommendations for a course of action, read and comprehend complex material such as State statutes and/or federal regulations, exercise a high degree of judgment in applying and interpreting rules, regulations, policies and procedures and draft comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.

For the Administrative Services Assistant level, at least one (1) year of the experience must have been at the fully competent, independent professional worker in a position involving budget/program evaluation, planning, management/organizational analysis or personnel administration. Experience as an independent worker in such programs is characterized by the performance of a variety of moderately difficult work assignments involving extensive analysis and the application of management principles in one or more areas of administration. Persons in direct services programs may be accepted if there is evidence of continuing responsibility for analytical work as described above (viz, as a staff assistant responsible for analyzing the assigned program area and recommending improvements in operations or as a supervisor whose work included evaluation and monitoring the progress of the assigned program area or function and preparing reports of progress and plans for the assigned work or function).

License Requirement: Applicants must possess a current valid passenger-type motor vehicle operator's license to drive in the State of Hawaii.

Non-Qualifying Experience: Clerical or paraprofessional (technical work performed in support of professional practitioners) work although such work may have been done in budget or program evaluation area is not qualifying.

Substitutions Allowed:

1. Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a master's degree in business or public administration or a related field which provided knowledge of principles and techniques of management and administration with emphasis in the application of research and analytical methods and techniques may be substituted for one year of the general experience required. This substitution may not be considered to substitute for the requirement that one year of the experience be at the fully competent level.

2. Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration may be substituted for all of the required experience.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

* A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;

* A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,

* Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

* Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

* Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.

* Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.

* Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

* Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

* Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

* Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

* Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.

* Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

* Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.

* Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

* Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

* Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

* Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Do you possess a current, valid driver's license? NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit a clear copy of your driver's license. A conditional/instructional permit to drive is not acceptable.

* Yes

* No

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Which statement best describes your education qualification? Note: You must submit an original or a legible copy of your official college/university transcripts from each institution to receive credit.

* I graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a baccalaureate degree.

* I have excess work experience as described in the General Experience section or other progressively responsible administrative, professional or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while fulfilling a prescribed college curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree.

* I satisfactorily completed all academic requirements for a master's degree in business or public administration or a related field which provided knowledge of principles and techniques of management and administration with emphasis in the application of research & analytical methods & techniques.

* I satisfactorily completed all academic requirements for a Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration.

* I do not have any of the above mentioned education or experience.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have progressively responsible professional analytical work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform administrative assignments such as budget formulation and justification, fiscal operations and/or personnel administration or experience which involves the analysis of programs and services to determine their effectiveness, achievement of program objectives, staffing, cost factors, and to participate in planning for future needs or for related management purposes? The experience must have demonstrated the ability to identify information needs, collect and analyze data, identify alternatives and their advantages and disadvantages, develop logical recommendations for a course of action, read and comprehend complex material such as State statutes and/or federal regulations, exercise a high degree of judgment in applying and interpreting rules, regulations, policies and procedures and draft comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.

* Yes, I have at least two and a half (2) years of professional analytical work experience;

* Yes, I have at least one and a half (1) years, but less than two and a half (2) years of professional analytical work experience;

* Yes, I have at least one-half () year, but less than one and a half (1) years of professional analytical work experience;

* Yes, I have less than one-half () year of professional analytical work experience;

* No, I do not have any professional analytical work experience.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE (cont.):

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, describe your professional work experiences in each of the following areas, if any. Treat each area and employer separately. For each position/employer you would like considered, include the employer name, your job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), average number of hours worked per week, and the name & title of your immediate supervisor. Note: Use specific language that will clearly show the exact nature of the duties you performed, and be sure to provide details & examples. Do not copy/paste or give reference to your resume as a response to this question. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description. a. Budget formulation and justification; b. Fiscal operations; c. Personnel administration; d. Experience which involves the analysis of programs and services to determine their effectiveness, achievement of program objectives, staffing, cost factors, and to participate in planning for future needs or for related management purposes. Include such relevant information as the size & scope of the budget/program, description of participants & your specific role, factors considered or steps taken in the process, kinds of evaluations/analysis performed, end results, recommendations/proposals made, etc. If you answered "No" to the question above, please type "None" in the space provided.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT):

Of the required two and one-half (2) years of General Experience as described above, I have at least one (1) year experience at the fully competent, independent professional worker in a position involving budget/program evaluation, planning, management/organizational analysis or personnel administration. Experience as an independent worker in such programs is characterized by the performance of a variety of moderately difficult work assignments involving extensive analysis and the application of management principles in one or more areas of administration.

* Yes

* No

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FUNCTIONAL AREAS:

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, describe your professional work experiences in each of the following functional areas, if any. Treat each area and employer separately. For each position/employer you would like considered, include the employer name, your job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), average number of hours worked per week, and the name & title of your immediate supervisor. Note: Use specific language that will clearly show the exact nature of the duties you performed, and be sure to provide details & examples. Do not copy/paste or give reference to your resume as a response to this question. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description. a. Budget/program evaluation: Include such relevant information as the size and scope of the budget or program(s) you evaluated, your specific role in the budget or evaluation process, the factors considered or steps taken in such process, how often you performed such evaluation, the end results of such evaluation, etc.; b. Program planning: Include such relevant information as your specific role in the planning process, the factors considered or steps taken in such process, whether your planning was formal or informal, the recommendations/proposals made, the end results of your recommendation, etc.; c. Management/organizational analysis: Include such relevant information as the specific kinds of analysis you performed, the factors you considered, the end results of your analysis, etc.; d. Personnel administration: Include such relevant information as the number and job titles of the regular full time staff you were responsible for, your specific administrative duties in this area, etc. If you answered "No", please type "None" in the space provided.

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS: Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application. If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

* I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.

* I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected.

* I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.

Required Question

Agency Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org