What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLANNING PROGRAM MANAGER - DOWNTOWN, OAHU position at State of Hawaiʻi?
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number DBEDT-2026-0000 - This vacancy is with the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Salary: $10,267 to $15,711 per month (EM-05, Minimum to Maximum) - Salary includes Shortage Category Differential
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Duties Summary
The primary responsibility of the position is to formulate, manage and direct the State Transit Oriented Development program to perform and advance the program responsibilities in HRS
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Specialized Experience: Four and one-half years (4-1/2) of progressively responsible professional planning experience which included the collection and evaluation of an extensive variety of physical, social, economic and environmental data, determination of public opinion and general community objectives and policies to obtain a comprehensive prospective of conditions, and identify problems and opportunities in the area(s) of concern. The experience must also show actual involvement in and responsibility for (1) the integration of such information including: the consideration of relationships among resources, facilities, services needs and values for the development of policy options, alternatives for action, programs and priorities to meet goals and objectives for a given geographic area of concern; (2) advising and assisting agencies and administrators on planning concepts and methods, providing technical information and analyses for the formation of plans and programming of plans; and (3) formulation and presentation of plans, and policy recommendations including alternatives and consequences of alternative actions to decision makers and at public hearings.
Such experience should demonstrate possession of the knowledge and general research sources and sources of environmental socioeconomic information, practices of public planning, and the ability to analyze facts and develop sound conclusions therefrom.
For all levels, at least one (1) year of the experience must have been comparable to the fully independent Planner V level in the state.
Supervisory Experience: Professional planning experience which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others (including professional planners); (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problem or potential problem areas; (4) training and developing subordinates; and (5) evaluating their work performance.
Recommended Qualifications:
Knowledge: The purposes, principles and practices of public planning; sources of planning information; trends in public planning; governmental organization programs and functions; research and statistical methods and techniques used in public planning; public relations; principles and practices of supervision; principles and practices of public administration.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to: Plan, direct, and coordinate public planning; speak and write effectively; establish and maintain effective program controls and procedures; conduct the continuous review and improvement of operations; coordinate programs with other jurisdictions; speak effectively before groups.
Administrative Experience: Experience in the field of planning which involved active participation in and major responsibility for the development, management, evaluation, execution, and coordination of planning policies, activities and programs.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, including prerequisite knowledges and abilities required, please CLICK HERE (Download Reader).
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Other Information
ReThe 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 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
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 click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
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 email-box 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 in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, 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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE (Download Reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
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YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I
The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.
Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, 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. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will 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 afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.
Paid Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
Paid Sick Leave
You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement Plan
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
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.
Transportation Benefits
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation
The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of 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.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
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 information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. Please read the following information carefully.
APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of the following choices. (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.) In order to receive credit for your academic training, you must submit a legible copy of your official transcripts by electronically attaching it to your online application. Note: If you do not have a Bachelor's degree and are using professional or analytical work experience as a substitution, you must clearly describe this experience in your resume and/or application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to have provide you knowledges and skills comparable to those gained via completion of a baccalaureate program as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Do you possess Four and one-half (4 1/2) or more years of progressively responsible experience in land and/or real property management and negotiations, land use planning, and real property valuation and/or legal expereince conducting land transactions such as acquisitions, swaps, easements, right of way, joint ventures; and negotiating, resolving and/or participating in the mitigation of land disputes, compliance violations or lease collections? Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected. By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the Specialized Experience Requirement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT If answered "No" to the Specialized Experience, question above, please indicate "n/a" below. If you answered "Yes" to the Specialized Experience, question above, the information below should be included in your resume or you may answer it here. If you choose to answer the following questions in your resume, please indicate "see resume". A. Employer's name, your official job title, complete dates of employment (START & END, MONTH & YEAR), and the average number of hours spent collectively on the duties described below. B. Describe this company. What were its major departments? What kinds of services did it offer? To whom (describe clients)? C. In which department did you work? How many and what kinds of staff did it employ (give number and job titles)? D. What was the primary focus of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? E. Describe your professional work experience, if any, in each of the following areas. Describe in detail the specific tasks you performed and responsibilities you held. Give relevant examples. 1) Integration of such information including: the consideration of relationships among resources, facilities, services, needs and values for the development of policy options, alternatives for action, programs and priorities to meet goals and objectives for a given geographic area of concern. 2) Advising and assisting agencies and administrators on planning concepts and methods, providing technical information and analyses for the formation of plans and programming of plans. 3) Formulation and presentation of plans, and policy recommendations including alternatives and consequences of alternative actions to decision makers and at public hearings. F. How often did you perform such duties, e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, etc. Give the average number of hours spent per week in each of the above areas (E1) through (E3) above. G. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your
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SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess at least ONE (1) YEAR of SUPERVISORY work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE (Continued) If you answered "No" to the Supervisory Experience, question above, please indicate "n/a" below. If you answered "Yes" to the Supervisory Experience, question above, the information below should be included in your resume or you may answer it here. If you choose to answer the following questions in your resume, please indicate "see resume". For each employer and/or position in which you would like us to consider, include the following information: A. Name of employer your official job title, employment dates and average number of hours worked. B. A brief description of your employer, including the type of agency and clientele served. C. A detailed description of your Supervisory duties and responsibilities to include the following information: 1) The number of employees you supervised and their official job titles; 2) Planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of your subordinates; 3) Assigning and reviewing the work of your subordinates and advising them on difficult work problems; 4) Training and developing your employees, evaluating their work performance, and disciplining them when necessary. D. What was the job title of your immediate Supervisor and how did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor.
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ADMINISTRATIVE APTITUDE REQUIREMENT Do you possess Administrative Aptitude as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
ADMINISTRATIVE APTITUDE REQUIREMENT (Continued) If you do NOT possess Administrative Aptitude, please indicate "n/a" below. If you possess Administrative Aptitude, the following information should be included in your resume or you may answer it here. If you choose to address the following questions on your resume, please indicate "see resume". A. Name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (START & END, MONTH & YEAR) and average number of hours worked. B. A detailed description of your professional duties and responsibilities that demonstrated possession of the required Administrative Aptitude (i.e., involvement in planning, organizing, promoting, and directing a program, including policy and budgetary considerations, etc.). C. How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Do you have any other information related to this position that you would like us to consider? If Yes, please provide the information in the space below or if you need additional space, on a hard copy paper addendum submitted to our office and identified by job title and recruitment number.
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Recruitment Number DBEDT-2026-0000 - This vacancy is with the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Salary: $10,267 to $15,711 per month (EM-05, Minimum to Maximum) - Salary includes Shortage Category Differential
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Duties Summary
The primary responsibility of the position is to formulate, manage and direct the State Transit Oriented Development program to perform and advance the program responsibilities in HRS
- 225M-2(b)(10). A major portion of this work is directing, organizing, and coordinating the work of the 24-member TOD Council, its co-chairs and members, and the State and county TOD agencies in planning and strategy implementation to advance State TOD. Importantly, the TOD Manager is responsible for formulating budget requests for TOD operating funds and CIP requests in the Executive Budget, including seeking and managing CIP funds from the Legislature to seed TOD projects in the State TOD Strategic Plan, which funds have averaged over $1 million annually since the Program’s inception. The solicitation of proposals, award and management of grants are associated responsibilities. The position also formulates and recommends policy for the OPSD and the State in carrying out its responsibilities for Smart Growth and TOD pursuant to HRS
- 225M-2(b)(10): “Smart growth and transit-oriented development. Acting as the lead agency to coordinate and advance smart growth and transit-oriented development within the State as follows:
- Identify TOD opportunities shared between state and county agencies, including relevant initiatives such as the department of health’s healthy Hawaii initiative and the Hawaii clean energy initiative.
- Refine the definition of “transit-oriented development” in the context of Hawaii, while recognizing the potential for smart growth development patterns in all locations;
- Clarify state goals for TOD and smart growth that support the principles of the Hawaii State Planning Act by preserving non-urbanized land, improving worker access to jobs, and reducing fuel consumption;
- Target TOD areas for significant increase in affordable housing and rental units;
- Conduct outreach to state agencies to help educate state employees about the ways they can support and benefit from TOD and the State’s smart growth goals;
- Publicize coordinated state efforts that support smart growth, walkable neighborhoods, and TOD;
- Review state land use decision-making processes to identify ways to make TOD a higher priority and facilitate better and more proactive leadership in creating walkable communities and employment districts,…
- Approve all state agencies’ development plans for parcels along the rail transit corridor….”
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Specialized Experience: Four and one-half years (4-1/2) of progressively responsible professional planning experience which included the collection and evaluation of an extensive variety of physical, social, economic and environmental data, determination of public opinion and general community objectives and policies to obtain a comprehensive prospective of conditions, and identify problems and opportunities in the area(s) of concern. The experience must also show actual involvement in and responsibility for (1) the integration of such information including: the consideration of relationships among resources, facilities, services needs and values for the development of policy options, alternatives for action, programs and priorities to meet goals and objectives for a given geographic area of concern; (2) advising and assisting agencies and administrators on planning concepts and methods, providing technical information and analyses for the formation of plans and programming of plans; and (3) formulation and presentation of plans, and policy recommendations including alternatives and consequences of alternative actions to decision makers and at public hearings.
Such experience should demonstrate possession of the knowledge and general research sources and sources of environmental socioeconomic information, practices of public planning, and the ability to analyze facts and develop sound conclusions therefrom.
For all levels, at least one (1) year of the experience must have been comparable to the fully independent Planner V level in the state.
Supervisory Experience: Professional planning experience which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others (including professional planners); (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problem or potential problem areas; (4) training and developing subordinates; and (5) evaluating their work performance.
Recommended Qualifications:
Knowledge: The purposes, principles and practices of public planning; sources of planning information; trends in public planning; governmental organization programs and functions; research and statistical methods and techniques used in public planning; public relations; principles and practices of supervision; principles and practices of public administration.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to: Plan, direct, and coordinate public planning; speak and write effectively; establish and maintain effective program controls and procedures; conduct the continuous review and improvement of operations; coordinate programs with other jurisdictions; speak effectively before groups.
Administrative Experience: Experience in the field of planning which involved active participation in and major responsibility for the development, management, evaluation, execution, and coordination of planning policies, activities and programs.
- For the planning program manager, administrative aptitude, rather than actual administrative experience may be accepted. Administrative aptitude will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative aptitudes and abilities.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, including prerequisite knowledges and abilities required, please CLICK HERE (Download Reader).
17153:10122011:35:BN
Other Information
ReThe 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 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
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 click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
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 email-box 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 in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, 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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE (Download Reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Review.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I
The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.
Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, 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. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will 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 afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.
Paid Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
Paid Sick Leave
You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement Plan
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
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.
Transportation Benefits
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation
The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of 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.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
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 information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
01
APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. Please read the following information carefully.
- I acknowledge I have read, understood, and agreed to the above.
APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement.
- I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of the following choices. (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.) In order to receive credit for your academic training, you must submit a legible copy of your official transcripts by electronically attaching it to your online application. Note: If you do not have a Bachelor's degree and are using professional or analytical work experience as a substitution, you must clearly describe this experience in your resume and/or application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to have provide you knowledges and skills comparable to those gained via completion of a baccalaureate program as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- I do NOT possess a Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- I do not possess a bachelor's degree, but possess excess professional work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- I possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Do you possess Four and one-half (4 1/2) or more years of progressively responsible experience in land and/or real property management and negotiations, land use planning, and real property valuation and/or legal expereince conducting land transactions such as acquisitions, swaps, easements, right of way, joint ventures; and negotiating, resolving and/or participating in the mitigation of land disputes, compliance violations or lease collections? Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected. By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the Specialized Experience Requirement.
- Yes
- No
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT If answered "No" to the Specialized Experience, question above, please indicate "n/a" below. If you answered "Yes" to the Specialized Experience, question above, the information below should be included in your resume or you may answer it here. If you choose to answer the following questions in your resume, please indicate "see resume". A. Employer's name, your official job title, complete dates of employment (START & END, MONTH & YEAR), and the average number of hours spent collectively on the duties described below. B. Describe this company. What were its major departments? What kinds of services did it offer? To whom (describe clients)? C. In which department did you work? How many and what kinds of staff did it employ (give number and job titles)? D. What was the primary focus of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? E. Describe your professional work experience, if any, in each of the following areas. Describe in detail the specific tasks you performed and responsibilities you held. Give relevant examples. 1) Integration of such information including: the consideration of relationships among resources, facilities, services, needs and values for the development of policy options, alternatives for action, programs and priorities to meet goals and objectives for a given geographic area of concern. 2) Advising and assisting agencies and administrators on planning concepts and methods, providing technical information and analyses for the formation of plans and programming of plans. 3) Formulation and presentation of plans, and policy recommendations including alternatives and consequences of alternative actions to decision makers and at public hearings. F. How often did you perform such duties, e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, etc. Give the average number of hours spent per week in each of the above areas (E1) through (E3) above. G. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your
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SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess at least ONE (1) YEAR of SUPERVISORY work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
- Yes
- No
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE (Continued) If you answered "No" to the Supervisory Experience, question above, please indicate "n/a" below. If you answered "Yes" to the Supervisory Experience, question above, the information below should be included in your resume or you may answer it here. If you choose to answer the following questions in your resume, please indicate "see resume". For each employer and/or position in which you would like us to consider, include the following information: A. Name of employer your official job title, employment dates and average number of hours worked. B. A brief description of your employer, including the type of agency and clientele served. C. A detailed description of your Supervisory duties and responsibilities to include the following information: 1) The number of employees you supervised and their official job titles; 2) Planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of your subordinates; 3) Assigning and reviewing the work of your subordinates and advising them on difficult work problems; 4) Training and developing your employees, evaluating their work performance, and disciplining them when necessary. D. What was the job title of your immediate Supervisor and how did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor.
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ADMINISTRATIVE APTITUDE REQUIREMENT Do you possess Administrative Aptitude as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
- Yes
- No
ADMINISTRATIVE APTITUDE REQUIREMENT (Continued) If you do NOT possess Administrative Aptitude, please indicate "n/a" below. If you possess Administrative Aptitude, the following information should be included in your resume or you may answer it here. If you choose to address the following questions on your resume, please indicate "see resume". A. Name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (START & END, MONTH & YEAR) and average number of hours worked. B. A detailed description of your professional duties and responsibilities that demonstrated possession of the required Administrative Aptitude (i.e., involvement in planning, organizing, promoting, and directing a program, including policy and budgetary considerations, etc.). C. How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Do you have any other information related to this position that you would like us to consider? If Yes, please provide the information in the space below or if you need additional space, on a hard copy paper addendum submitted to our office and identified by job title and recruitment number.
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Salary : $10,267 - $15,711