Community Program Manager Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $74,652.00 Annually
Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI
Job Type: Permanent & Temporary Positions
Job Number: 2026-00093
Department: Mass Transit Agency
Division: Transit Vehicle Maintenance Support
Opening Date: 07/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Duties Summary
Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates various transit programs for the County; evaluates programs and recommends and implements changes in programs' policies and procedures; serves as program resource and liaison within the Mass Transit Agency; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Mass Transit Agency - Transit Vehicle Maintenance Support Division in Hilo.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties

• Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates County-wide transit programs.
• Evaluates overall effectiveness and adequacy of programs and recommends and implements changes in programs' policies and procedures to accommodate changing conditions and requirements.
• Projects program costs through the evaluation of operational data and participates in the preparation and justification of the agency's program budget.
• Keeps abreast of Federal, State, and County laws, ordinance, regulations, and legislation that govern or may impact programs; may draft testimony or comments as appropriate and testify before the Council on transportation matters.
• Surveys and evaluates customer needs and concerns; recommends, formulates, and implements new policies, programs, changes, or enhancements of current programs.
• Oversees grant related matters for designated Mass Transit Agency programs.
• Researches Federal and State transportation grants and funding proposals.
• Prepares grant applications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Maintains records of grants and monitors compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Makes preliminary determinations of level of services requirements and routes to fulfill the administration's goal of an island-wide bus system by determining fleet size, location of facilities, and shelters, etc.
• Evaluates and recommends bus stop locations to best service residents, businesses, and medical service facilities.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on transportation routes and plans for future effects on community bus services.
• Participates in the development of technical data, reports, and study materials for presentation to the County Council and to other committees and technical groups.
• Organizes, coordinates, and participates in community relations programs in support of the County's transportation activities; receives and resolves service-related complaints.
• Serves as program liaison and attends meetings with employees, departments, vendors, or private and community organizations relating to transportation program matters.
• Participates in public meetings to publicize and promote available transportation services.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• four (4) years of responsible professional or analytical experience which required the formulation and implementation of procedures and/or policies of significant scope. Such experience shall have included or shall have been supplemented by work experience involving transportation planning or activities related to the development or implementation of transportation programs, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at the time of hire).

Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: Federal, State, and County laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to transportation, transportation safety, and related programs, bus systems (mass transit, school bus, or tour bus services) activities, and vehicles, occupational hazards and safety laws, rules and practices, principles and practices of public administration, public relations, and grant requirements, Federal and State grant sources, research and evaluation methods and techniques, report writing, and computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to: plan, develop, implement and coordinate County transportation programs, translate ideas and recommendations into workable plans which conform to the various transportation laws and regulations, prepare complete and comprehensive grant applications, manage competing deadlines for grant submissions, gather, evaluate, and analyze data and make sound decisions, interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations, make effective decisions and recommendations, write clear and concise reports, meet and deal effectively with public and private agencies, business and community leaders, civic groups, and the general public, and formulate ideas and speak effectively before groups.
Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Benefits of County Employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire - up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.
Supplemental Information
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
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Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
• Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred com