Civil Defense Staff Officer (Plans) - SR-24

Civil Defense Staff Officer (Plans) - SR-24

Salary

$74,652.00 Annually

Location

Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

Job Type

Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number

2026-00121

Department

Civil Defense

Opening Date

08/09/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

• Description
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Duties Summary

Performs as a staff specialist and advisor for one or more emergency management mission areas and the associated mission area core capabilities; when activated, fills one or more incident command positions; develops and maintains appropriate plans and procedures; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Civil Defense Agency 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.

Special Working Conditions:

• After hours, weekends, and holiday work are required.
• On 24-hour status in anticipation of natural disaster, enemy attack.
• Reports to office under disaster conditions.
• Performs long hours on duty during civil defense alerts and emergencies.

Examples of Duties

• Performs as staff specialist and advisor for one or preparedness mission areas (protection, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery) of the overall emergency management program.
• Develops, implements, and maintains specific and interrelated portions of the agencys operational plans and procedures in accordance with local needs and County, State, and Federal laws and policies.
• Plans and coordinates the preparation, review, and maintenance of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
• During Emergency Operations Center activations, will serve in assigned Incident Command System (ICS) positions.
• Keeps abreast of County, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, and policies to ensure that local emergency operational plans and procedures are kept current.
• Represents the agency on committees involved in emergency management activities.
• Orients, briefs, and provides training for governmental officials, community representatives, and volunteers on preparedness and mission area expertise.
• Subject to call 24 hours, 7 days a week to respond to the emergency operation center, forward operating bases, or other field sites during activation or emergency situations.
• During activations may work from one or more locations to include a forward operating base, camp, staging area, or point of distribution.
• Operates a motor vehicle to perform work-related duties.
• Supports and conducts damage assessments immediately following an incident.
• Conducts field observations of conditions before, during, and after incident impacts.
• Enforces and complies with Federal, State, and County laws, regulations, and policies relating to occupational safety, health, and the environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CIVIL DEFENSE STAFF OFFICER (PLANS):

• Assists business in developing business response plans and continuity of operations plans.
• Reviews community and business response plans and recommends approval to the Civil Defense Administrator.
• Prepares, develops, and maintains the agencys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Assists County organizations in preparing and developing their Continuity of Operations Plans.

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 experience in administration, communications, training, logistics, or disaster preparedness and recovery that involved the development and implementation of administrative or operational policies, plans, and procedures.

License/Certificate Requirements:

• possession of a good driving record certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions for three (3) years preceding an no moving violation for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court. (You will be required to submit your current traffic abstract at time of the job interview), and
• possession of a valid State of Hawaii Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable drivers license at the time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid drivers license at the time of hire.)

Notes:

• possession of a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate is required prior to appointment, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawaii Drivers License (Class 4, non-CDL) with air brake certification is required prior to completion of probation,
• and possession of a Forklift Operators Certificate is required prior to completion of probation.

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 applicants 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 Hawaii 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: the Federal Emergency Management Agencys National Preparedness System to include the preparedness missions, core capabilities, and lifelines; principles and practices of organization and administration; principles and practices of program planning; government organizations, operations, and functions; federal, state, and local emergency management laws, operations, and objectives particularly as they relate to the functional/specialty area assigned; community resources; geographic and topographic features of the Hawaii Island; report writing; and public relations.

Ability to: develop and implement a program for individual and community preparedness; formulate plans and procedures; plan and organize the activities of large groups of people; understand emergency response needs and assist in developing educational and training programs to meet those needs; understand the functions of federal, state, and local emergency management programs; act decisively in emergencies; work with and motivate key personnel in various governmental, businesses, and volunteer groups; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel of various public and private agencies; and supervise others during disasters and emergency activations.

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: Heavy

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 drivers license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veterans preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:

Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number 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 and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.

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You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/countyhawaii

E-mail: jobs@hawaiicounty.gov

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 https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• 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 https://ers.ehawaii.gov
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
• Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan

These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website (https://eutf.hawaii.gov).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.

When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.

02

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your 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 be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you 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.

Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.

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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree?

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.)

• Yes
• No

04

Did you scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have four (4) years of responsible experience in administration, communications, training, supply operations, or disaster preparedness and recovery that involved the development and implementation of administrative or operational policies, plans, and procedures?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to question #5, please describe where you gained responsible work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:

A. Employers name

B. Your job title

C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)

D. Hours worked per week

E. Description of your responsible experience in administration, communications, training, supply operations, or disaster preparedness and recovery that involved the development and implementation of administrative or operational policies, plans, and procedures.

F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you answered "No," enter N/A.

Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:

• See above
• Refer to resume
• See attached

07

Do you have a good driving record? At the time of the job interview, you will be required to submit a current traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i drivers license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable drivers license at the time of filing? (You will be required to submit your valid drivers license at time of hire.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Hawai`i

Address Department of Human Resources

101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2

Hilo, Hawaii, 96720

Phone 808-961-8361

Website http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov