Program Specialist III - Oahu

State of Hawai'i • Island of Oahu, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Level III positions in the Program Specialist series assist a higher-level specialist(s) by performing assignments of limited scope and complexity. Such assignments include, but are not limited to, conducting studies and analyses of projects of limited scope, or segments of larger studies or projects; participating in the monitoring or review of program operations for the purpose of assisting in program evaluation or quality assurance activities; or participating in technical consultation activities by explaining State and federal laws, agency rules and regulations to staff in the operating program(s). Positions may also participate in one or more administrative and staff support activities such as budget formulation, grants or contracts management, staff development, development of legislation, provision of advisory services to line staff and others on new or revised techniques, processes and procedures, policy interpretation, etc. Work is performed independently, under the general supervision of a higher-level specialist or program supervisor. Completed work is in the form of recommendations and is reviewed for consistency with State and federal requirements. Difficult, unprecedented and controversial issues are referred to the supervisor for discussion and guidance. Positions may also perform work of the next higher level under closer supervision and direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill
• Experience must have involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action
• Demonstrated ability to elicit information orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, interpret and evaluate technical subjects, analyses or proposals
• Demonstrated ability to apply problem-solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action
• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• For some vacancy positions, applicants may be required to possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting studies and analyses of projects of limited scope, or segments of larger studies or projects
• Participating in the monitoring or review of program operations for the purpose of assisting in program evaluation or quality assurance activities
• Participating in technical consultation activities by explaining State and federal laws, agency rules and regulations to staff in the operating program(s)
• Participating in administrative and staff support activities such as budget formulation, grants or contracts management, staff development, development of legislation, provision of advisory services to line staff and others on new or revised techniques, processes and procedures, policy interpretation, etc.

Benefits

• 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.
• Once you become a member of the civil service, you become 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 an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level