DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATOR - DOWNTOWN, OAHU
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Island of Oahu
Job Type
Various
Job Number
26-0249
Department
Health
Opening Date
06/19/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Max Number of Applicants
15
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 26-0249 - This vacancy is with the Department of Health.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 15 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Salary: $10,948 - $17,526 per month (EM-08, Minimum to Maximum).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicants qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Duties Summary
Duties Summary:
Administers a program of services for the developmentally disabled; participates in activities for facilitating the coordination of services provided within the State to developmentally disabled persons; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class involves responsibility, as division chief, for administering a statewide program which provides a variety of community-based and institutional services to the developmentally disabled. Community-based services are provided through an interdisciplinary approach and include diagnostic, training and therapy, evaluation and referral services; informational and educational services; consultation services; developmental services for infants and toddlers; respite and homemaker services; supportive day programs for adults; alternative residential services; placement, and follow along and case management services to ensure the adjustment of the developmentally disabled in the community.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Specialized Experience: Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in social work, public health, or other related fields which demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, emotional, economic and health needs of the developmentally disabled (including the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled); State and Federal laws pertaining to the developmentally disabled; basic concepts and developments in developmental disabilities programs; current social and economic conditions, community organizations and the services and/or programs they offer to the community. Such experience also must have demonstrated the applicants ability to conduct studies and analyses of on-going programs through active participation in the planning, coordination and development of programs and/or activities.
Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of professional work experience which involved supervising a professional staff. The experience must have demonstrated an applicants ability to: 1) plan, organize, schedule, and direct the work of others; 2) assign and review their work; 3) advise them on difficult work problems; 4) train and develop subordinates; and 5) evaluate their work performance.
Administrative Experience: One (1) year of professional work experience which involved active participation in and major responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of a health program. The work must have demonstrated responsibility for the formulation of policies and/or guidelines and the general framework of procedures governing the assigned program and demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply public health laws and regulations.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the complete 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.
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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 808-587-1111 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 click: 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 you remail-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.
CLICK HERE for further 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 HAWAII
The 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 Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
You 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 Leave
You 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 Leaves
Reasonable 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 Insurance
The 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 Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement Plan
The 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 Plan
Participating 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 Accounts
Eligible 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 Benefits
Participating 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 Compensation
The 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 Insurance
Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security
As an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education
The 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 Expenses
The 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 Awards
The 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 Bargaining
Employees 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
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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?
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #1
Completion 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?
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #2
Completion 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".
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RESUME BASED SQ #1: APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.
Please read the following information carefully.
A. At a minimum, applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed resume, list of recent professional reference, as well as responses to the required Supplemental Question(s).
DHRD and the hiring agency will use the information provided by the applicant to determine whether he/she meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and/or the final score as applicable. Failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in the application being delayed, rejected, or a lower score.
B. The resume must include each employers name, complete employment dates (from/to, month/year), your job title and a detailed description of your job duties with the employer as they directly address each of the Requirements.
C. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed) 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 a regionally 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.
D. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification from the employer. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked per week, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
E. Applicants must meet all Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs), as of the date of 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.
F. Any information you submit may be verified.
G. It is the applicants responsibility to provide complete and accurate information which will clearly substantiate whether he/she meets the MQRs.
H. Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicants overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility so as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position being sought.
I. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached (recommended) to your application or submitted to our office via email, fax, or USPS as soon as possible. Please call our office at (808) 587 0936 for USPS or emailing addresses.
J. The applicant hereby certifies that the information provided to DHRD and the hiring agency is complete, accurate, and true to the best of his/her knowledge. Any misstatement of fact provided during the application or selection process may result in corrective action, including termination from service.
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APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
A summary and link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements are provided in the job announcement.
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BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Do you possess a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
By answering Yes, you understand and agree that you will submit verification of such education at the time of application. If you have not done so previously, please attach a copy of your OFFICIAL DIPLOMA and/or OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS to your online application or send a copy to our office as soon as possible.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess at least three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible in social work, public health, or other related fields which demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, emotional, economic and health needs of the developmentally disabled (including the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled); State and Federal laws pertaining to the developmentally disabled; basic concepts and developments in developmental disabilities programs; current social and economic conditions, community organizations and the services and/or programs they offer to the community. Such experience also must have demonstrated the applicants ability to conduct studies and analyses of on-going programs through active participation in the planning, coordination and development of programs and/or activities professional work experience.
Important Note: You verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQRs, and this Important Note.
You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate that you meet each MQR and that failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in your application being delayed or rejected.
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SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Do you possess two (2) years of professional work experience which involved supervising a professional staff. The experience must have demonstrated an applicants ability to: 1) plan, organize, schedule, and direct the work of others; 2) assign and review their work; 3) advise them on difficult work problems; 4) train and develop subordinates; and 5) evaluate their work performance.
Please provide the following information for EACH employer/position where you gained relevant Supervisory Experience. Your response must be supported by the information contained in your resume.
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. A. Name of employer and your official job title.
B. A brief description of your employer, including the type of agency, the area(s) your responsibilities typically covered (e.g., services, etc.), and clientele served.
C. A detailed description of your duties and responsibilities, if any, as a supervisor of a staff performing professional activities, including the following information:
1) The number of employees you supervised and their official job titles;
2) Planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of your subordinates;
3) Assigning and reviewing the work of your subordinates and advising them on difficult work problems;
4) Training and developing your employees, evaluating their work performance, and disciplining them when necessary.
D. Explain how your responsibilities and authority differed from those of your immediate supervisor.
E. Did you have final signing authority to procure on behalf of your employer, and if so, what was your dollar limit? If not, who (job title) did?
F. Did this employer have a separate section or entity which was primarily responsible for social work, public health, in developmentally disabled or other related fields? If yes, what was the relationship of your position to this entity?
Important Note: You verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQRs, and this Important Note.
You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate that you meet each MQR and that failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in your application being delayed or rejected.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess one (1) year of professional work experience which involved active participation in and major responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of a health program. The work must have demonstrated responsibility for the formulation of policies and/or guidelines and the general framework of procedures governing the assigned program and demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply public health laws and regulations.
Important Note: You verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQRs, and this Important Note.
You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate that you meet each MQR and that failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in your application being delayed or rejected.
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Please indicate if you are using a substitution to meet a portion of the Specialized Experience Requirement by selecting one of following choices. (Refer to the complete MQRs 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 or sending a copy to our office as soon as possible.
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HRD USE ONLY. ACCEPT PENDING ITEMS:
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EMPLOYER USE ONLY. VETERANS PREFERENCE
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)