COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLANNING COORDINATOR -DOWNTOWN, OAHU Salary See Position Description Location Island of Oahu Job Type Various Job Number 25-0421 Department Health Opening Date 11/06/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 25-0421The current vacancy is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Health located in Downtown.Salary: $6,535 to 7,952 per month (SR-26, Step D to I)Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicants 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 Hawaiis Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website. Duties Summary The Comprehensive Health Planning Coordinator assists with comprehensive health planning activities by coordinating work between counties and/or committees and councils related to various health services; provides staff services to committees, task forces and councils; and performs other related duties as assigned.This class involves responsibilities for assisting in the development, promotion and coordination of the States Comprehensive Health Plan. The work is performed in accordance with the guidelines, policies and procedures of the Comprehensive Health Planning Office. Minimum Qualification Requirements 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/Experience: Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university.General Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical, analytical or other comparable work experience which demonstrates possession of the ability to plan and coordinate activities, projects, or programs.Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional or technical liaison work experience which included the responsibility for such functions as planning, organizing, promoting, and coordinating program activities of health service-oriented agencies and/or inter-disciplinary groups providing health or health-related services in the community.Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE. 03210:010522:13:AS Other Information The State of Hawaii 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 808-587-0936 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe 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 click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe 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 INFORMATIONThe 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. CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Offices Levels of Review. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIIThe State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.Paid HolidaysYou may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.Paid VacationYou may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.Paid Sick LeaveYou may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.Other LeavesReasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.Health InsuranceThe State pays a part of the premiums for each employees enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.Group Life InsuranceThe State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.Retirement PlanThe State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.Premium Conversion PlanParticipating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.Flexible Spending AccountsEligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.Transportation BenefitsParticipating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.Deferred CompensationThe State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.Temporary Disability InsuranceQualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.Social SecurityAs an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account.Promotions & TransfersFor employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.Training & Continuing EducationThe State supports developmental activities related to an employees work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.Travel ExpensesThe State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.Incentive & Service AwardsThe State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.Union & Collective BargainingEmployees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employees job is excluded from collective bargaining.The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaiis Benefits At-A-Glance.The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY) Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii?] State Recruiting Office Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office) Job Fairs Consolidated Theatres TheBus Shopping Mall Advertisements Print Advertisements Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.) Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) SkillBridge Program LinkedIn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Governmentjobs.com Internships Other 02 EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #1Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.Which of the following reflects your current employment status? Currently working in the private sector Currently working for a non-profit organization Currently working for the federal government Currently working for the State of Hawaii Currently working for another State Currently working for a local county agency (e.g., Maui County, City and County of Honolulu) Recent Graduate (e.g., high school or college) Currently unemployed for the past six months or more Recently laid off in the past six months (if you select this option, please indicate the employer in the next question). Other (if you select this option, please explain in the next question) 03 EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #2Completion of this survey is mandatory. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.If you selected recently laid off in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please indicate the name of the employer from which you were laid off.If you selected other in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please explain.if these two options do not apply to you, please indicate "N/A." 04 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questions. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the professional duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 05 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued)Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The 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. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above. 06 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)A link to the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs) has been provided in the online job announcement. Please review the MQRs in their entirety. I acknowledge I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the online job announcement. 07 BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of the following choices. (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.) In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not recently done so. NOTE: If you are using relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree to fulfill the Education Requirement, clearly describe this work experience in your application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to knowledge and skills gained via completion of study leading to a Bachelors degree as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. I do not meet the Education requirement. I do not possess a Bachelors degree, but possess excess professional work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. I have a combination of completion of partial university curriculum, and administrative or professional experience comparable to successful study leading to a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university. I possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university. 08 SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED Please indicate if you are using the substitution to partially meet the specialized experience requirement, or the general experience requirement (refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements). In order to receive credit, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not recently done so. I am not using the substitution. I possess a Masters degree in a health or health-oriented profession, such as Public Health, Public Health Administration, or Nursing from an accredited college or university. I possess a Masters degree in Social Work with emphasis in the public health or health related areas such as mental health, health, substance abuse, etc. from an accredited college or university. I possess excess Specialized Experience of the type and quality described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements to be substituted for the General Experience on a year-for-year basis. 09 GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT How many years of progressively responsible professional experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess? No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year to less than 2 years of experience 2 years to less than 3 years of experience 3 years to less than 4 years of experience 4 years to less than 5 years of experience 5 years to less than 6 years of experience 6 years to less than 7 years of experience 7 or more years of experience 10 GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Continued) If you selected "No experience" for Question #9 above, indicate "N/A" below. If you possess the General Experience of at least THREE (3) years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical, analytical, or other comparable work experience which demonstrated possession of the ability to plan and coordinate activities, projects, or programs as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, provide the following information to address your relevant background. Address each change in employer or position(s) with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include: A. Employers name, complete dates (Month/year to Month/year), your official job title, and average number of hours spent collectively on duties below; B. Describe this employer, including the type of organization (e.g., government or private agency, self employment, consultant, etc.), the major sections, the section you worked in, the number and types of professional staff you worked with, activities or services provided, and clientele served. OR, you may submit an organizational chart; C. The primary function/focus of your position and your major duties and responsibilities. Avoid using vague terms such as "managed," "responsible for," etc., and instead use specific language that will clearly depict your possession of the appropriate work experience; D. Describe your experience, if any, in each of the following areas. Be specific about your role, the steps you took, and give relevant examples which will show the scope and extent of your responsibilities. If no experience in an area, state No: 1) Describe your role in planning and coordinating activities, projects, or programs. Include a description of the activity, project or program; the designated geographic and subject area; and how you coordinated and implemented the program. With whom did you consult?; 2) Describe your involvement in planning and designing work plans for this organization. How were you involved in recommending alternatives for these plans, identifying problems or adjustments needed in the development of the plans, and implementing them?; 3) Describe your role involving research, data gathering, analysis and plan writing, including development of policies and standards, if any. E. Which best describes the level of work you performed: trainee, assistant, fully independent, or supervisor? F. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?; and G. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor? Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application. A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description. 11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT How many years of progressively responsible professional experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess? No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year to less than 2 years of experience 2 years to less than 3 years of experience 3 years to less than 4 years of experience 4 years to less than 5 years of experience 5 years to less than 6 years of experience 6 or more years of experience 12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Continued) If you selected "No experience" for Question #11 above, indicate "N/A" below. If you possess the professional or technical liaison work experience of at least TWO (2) years which included responsibility for such functions as planning, organizing, promoting, and coordinating program activities of health serviced-oriented agencies and/or inter-disciplinary groups providing health or health-related services in the community as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, provide the following information to address your relevant background. Address each change in employer or position(s) with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include: A. Employers name, complete dates (Month/year to Month/year), your official job title, and average number of hours spent collectively on duties below; B. Describe this employer, including the type of organization (e.g., government or private agency, self employment, consultant, etc.), the major sections, the section you worked in, the number and types or professional staff you worked with, kinds of services provided, and clientele served. OR, you may submit an organizational chart; C. The primary function/focus of your position and your major duties and responsibilities. Avoid using vague terms such as "managed," "responsible for," etc., and instead use specific language that will clearly depict your possession of the appropriate work experience; D. Describe your experience, if any, in each of the following areas. Be specific about your role, the steps you took, and give relevant examples which will show the scope and extent of your responsibilities. If no experience in an area, state No: 1) Planning, organizing, promoting, and coordinating program activities of health service-oriented agencies and/or inter-disciplinary groups providing health or health-related services in the community; 2) Knowledge of comprehensive health program planning. Describe your involvement in assisting in the development, promotion and coordination of a statewide comprehensive health plan; 3) Knowledge of community resources including existing public health and health-related programs and agencies. Describe your role in planning, organizing, and coordinating health planning projects between counties and/or committees and other health planners and/or planning coordinators; 4) Knowledge of report writing, including analyzing facts, developing sound recommendations and conclusions, and preparation of effective written reports; 5) Knowledge of pertinent Federal and State legislation; 6) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, governmental and public groups and individuals; and 7) Any other related information (e.g., participation in programs designed to educate and inform the community, legislature, and other groups about comprehensive health planning programs; providing staff services to committees, task forces and/or councils; etc.). E. Which best describes the level of work you performed: trainee, assistant, fully independent, or supervisor?; F. Did this employer have a separate corporate or administrative office that was ultimately responsible for comprehensive health planning and related functions? If Yes, what was the relationship between your position and this entity?; G. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?; and H. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did you duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor? Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application. A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description and organizational chart. 13 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Thank you for your application. If you have additional information related specifically to the current vacancy position that you would like us to consider, include the information below. Required Question Employer State of Hawaii Address DHRD - Employee Staffing Division 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437 Phone 808-587-1111 or 1-877-447-5990 (TTY) *** Website http://jobs.hawaii.gov/