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Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 24-0597 - This vacancy is with the Department of Accounting & General Services, located in Pearl City, Oahu.

Salary: $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Independently performs highly complex professional work; supervises a staff of professional workers at the SR-22 level; serves as a project or team leader (e.g., initiates highly complex projects, coordinates and directs a team of lower level professional workers, ensures accuracy and timely completion of work); or serves as a senior specialist requiring specialized technical knowledge in a particular subject matter area. This position is located in the Office of Elections, an agency attached to the Department of Accounting and General Services. The position serves as Chief of the Voter Services Branch and is responsible for election program activities relating to voter education, voter registration, media relations and other related activities for all State and concurrently held federal and county elections. The duties and responsibilities of this position include developing, revising, and implementing operational policies, standards, and procedures; evaluating program operations to ensure compliance with federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to elections; proposing and drafting appropriate legislation; planning, organizing, and establishing ballot counting centers for each county; determining and coordinating the distribution of election equipment and supplies required in each counting center; recruiting, selecting, and training election day workers for each counting center; and organizing and managing the production and distribution of statewide election results.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

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.

Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

General Requirement: One year of responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill which 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 the ability to elicit information orally and in writing; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action. The experience must have been comparable to the General Professional IV in the State service and must have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position to be filled.

Selective Certification Requirement (Office of Elections Experience): In order to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of the federal, state and county election laws; and the ability to effectively implement the applicable statutes, administrative rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and legal decisions; communicate complex processes both orally and in writing to a diverse population, ranging from fellow professionals to the general public; write procedures and organize training materials; conduct trainings; utilize logistical skills to coordinate the work of numerous individuals to ensure timely delivery of services within a limited period; apply interpersonal skills to obtain cooperation from various groups and individuals, including those outside the Office of Elections; and resolve issues expeditiously to minimize disruption of services to the public. Therefore, certification of eligibles for this position shall be limited to those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the class General Professional V, and whose experience included at least ONE year of professional work experience in elections and/or government which involved the implementation of federal, state and/or county laws pertaining to election ballots, candidate filing and political party and presidential elections statewide. Such experience MUST have included the interpretation and application of federal and/or State laws, rules and regulations; implementation of ballot production and development of delivery/collection policies and procedures; organization and coordination of staff work activities; and must have demonstrated the knowledge and abilities described above.

Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.

Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitution as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. This does not apply for the Office of Elections Experience. A valid driver's license is required.

The 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 808-587-1111 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 visit 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.