Program Specialist III, IV, V - Environmental Services Unit

Hawaii State Department of Education • Environmental Services Unit, HI

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The authorized level of the position is Program Specialist V. Applications are being accepted down to the Program Specialist III 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. Program Specialist III, SR-20: $4,961.00 - $6,043.00 per month Program Specialist IV, SR-22: $5,369.00 - $6,535.00 per month Program Specialist V, SR-24: $6,043.00 - $7,351.00 per month

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience below or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
• Progressively responsible professional experience in one or a combination of the following: Progressively responsible professional experience which demonstrated the ability to conduct studies and analyses of programs or projects through active participation in the planning, coordination, development and/or evaluation of programs and/or program activities.
• The experience must have involved performing professional work concerned with program interrelationships, effectiveness or intra-program integration.
• It must further have demonstrated a high degree of analytical skill involving the ability to identify information needs, collect and analyze data, and identify problems and alternative solutions and their advantages and disadvantages and develop logical recommendations for a course of action and the ability to read, comprehend and interpret complex material such as State statutes and/or federal regulations and draft comprehensive reports of findings and conclusions.
• Progressively responsible professional work experience in a pertinent field/program area which provided knowledge of principles and practices, current issues and concerns of the identified field/program area and State and federal agencies, community organizations and agencies, resources and services that interact with and have an impact on the agency’s programs and activities.
• For Specialists V, applicants must possess experience independently performing the full range of program planning, development and evaluation activities for an agency’s program or program activities.
• Of the required number of years of Specialized Experience for each level above, applicants must possess a minimum of one (1) year for the Program Specialist III, one and one-half (1 ½) years for the Program Specialist IV, and for the Program Specialist V, a minimum of two (2) years of work experience must be obtained in an applied program involving planning, coordinating, developing and evaluating pest management methods and/or related services and activities.
• Such experience may have been gained concurrently or separately in meeting the Specialized Experience requirement.
• For some positions in the class, Program Specialist V, applicants must possess supervisory aptitude.
• Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
• Applicant must have a current, valid driver's license.
• Applicants must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or a field pertinent to the agency’s programs and activities may be substituted for one year of the Specialized Experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a professional staff and participates in program planning and development activities.
• Implements policies and procedures to assure efficient and effective staff work.
• Makes assignments of projects and special studies to staff.
• Evaluates subordinate’s work productivity in relation to the agency’s standards of performance.
• Provides consultation, direction and advice to subordinates on program planning and development methods, non-routine or complex assignments or to clarify established guidelines.
• Conducts studies and analyses of major, unprecedented or controversial issues regarding the agency services and operations.
• Formulates and recommends major new policies, program goals or objectives.
• Determines goals and objectives and establishes priorities for the program in accordance with federal and State requirements.
• Develops new program plans to meet constantly changing federal requirements and legislative mandates.
• Evaluates consumer needs and concerns and makes recommendations for development of new programs and/or functions for the agency.
• Researches advancements in the field and develops new methodologies and interprets new concepts to enhance agency programs and services.

Benefits

• The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
• New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date.
• Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

What This Job Offers

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