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LOCATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Data Processing
POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Permanent
SALARY RANGE: BU13 | SR24
SALARY RATE: $74,652 - $106,260(Annual Salary) based on the FTE
SHORTAGE DIFFERENTIAL: $694/month
JOB DUTIES: This position is located in the Information Technology unit, Fiscal Services section of Kona Community Hospital, a 94-bed acute care facility located on the island of Hawaii, serving as the West Hawaii Regional Center, which also includes Kohala Hospital. It is one of nine facilities within the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. This position must work closely with the IT Manager, IT staff, HHSC Technical Services Director, and users to determine network and PC needs. This position makes recommendations and decisions regarding the design and use of hardware and software for the network, servers, PC's, network operating systems, network applications, desktop operating systems, and desktop applications. This position will also propose and implement cost-efficient and reliable solutions to address business issues and produce desired results, while adhering to departmental and corporate standards. May require standby call and call back duty.
Technical and Operational Support: Provides efficient and reliable technical and operational support and service to the West Hawaii Region facilities and their user departments. Manages and maintains the network and associated equipment to provide services 24 hours, 7 days a week. Consults with local and HHSC corporate network operations staff and service providers in order to facilitate problem resolution within the West Hawaii Region infrastructure, its wide-area networks, and the Internet. Analyzes and when appropriate, collaboratively implements suitable solutions to operational problems.
THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.
Other information:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
Excess experience of the types and quality described below or any administrative, professional, analytical, technical, or other responsible work which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three and one-half (3½) of progressively responsible work experience in information technology which involved the systems analysis, design, programming, security and access management, database design and management, consulting, and/or installing and maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and web or network infrastructure equipment. The work must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology principles, methods, techniques and practices; computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment; and personal computer, server, mini and/or mainframe operating systems. Experience in health care setting preferred.
For the IT Specialist IV and higher levels, at least one year of the required specialized experience must have been at the fully competent level comparable to the IT Specialist III level.
For the IT Specialist V level, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. 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 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.
CERTIFICATION: MCSE and/or Cisco certification preferred
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or in another major which included completion of course work comparable to a major in computer science may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience.
2. Partial completion of a master's degree program in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of one (1) year for the required specialized experience.
3. Possession of a master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.
4. Possession of a Ph.D in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.
5. Excess staff specialist and/or supervisory experience of the types and quality described above may be substituted for specialized experience on a year-foryear basis.
6. Excess technician experience comparable to an Information Technology Support Technician II or higher or comparable positions may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic mathematics; research methods and techniques; problem solving methods and techniques; report writing.
Knowledge of IT principles, concepts and technical aspects of responsible IT specialty area; use of auxiliary and peripheral IT equipment; functions of various computer operating systems; i.e., computer network, desktop, and/or mainframe and their applications. Incumbents must also possess the ability to learn equipment installation work activities and to document programs, operating instructions and procedures. Understand and apply the fundamentals of assigned IT specialty area(s); understand, interpret and apply technical written materials, laws, rules, policies and procedures to specific issues; evaluate the effectiveness of, or identify the need for appropriate computer programs or information systems.
Principles, and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; planning, organizing, prioritizing and evaluating programs/projects; principles, methods or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating and managing projects and resources.
ABILITY TO: Gather information from various sources; analyze and evaluate data logically; solve problems and draw logical conclusions; perform work thoroughly with attention to detail; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; prepare clear, complete and concise reports; and establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
Make sound and objective decisions; conduct studies of work processes and make sound recommendations; identify, analyze and resolve errors and problems logically and systematically.
Advise others on pertinent technical and/or non-technical matters. Must also have the ability to plan efficient layouts, work flow procedures and processes and then integrate these into a complete data processing systems plan.
Coordinate and manage projects; plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and evaluate program/projects and the ability to direct the work of others.
ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS
The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.
MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.
CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.
MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.
CONTACT INFORMATION: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322-4458, email: konajobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.
Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 322-4458, konajobs@hhsc.org.