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Eligibility System Assistant Project Manager
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Island of Oahu
Job Type
Non-Civil Service
Job Number
EX120463
Department
(NCS) HUMAN SERVICES
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
11/9/2026 4:30 PM Hawaii
Recruitment Information
This position is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division, located in the city of Kapolei, on the island of Oahu.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email Evelyn Chan, at echan@dhs.hawaii.gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Office, Recruitment and Examination Staff.
Duties Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Assistant Project Manager for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the MQD Eligibility System. This project will provide a comprehensive, integrated information and data processing system to efficiently and expeditiously determine eligibility for the various medical assistance programs within required federal and state regulations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: 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.
EDUCATION: College graduate with a bachelors degree.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional work experience which demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, philosophies and goals of public and private health care programs. Experience in participating in a recent systems development and implementation project. Experience which included involvement with various medical insurance programs, medical utilization guidelines, cost containment measures, and other measures necessary for efficient and effective delivery of health care services would be extremely useful. Experience which involved responsibility for identifying program goals and objectives and evaluating their attainment; identifying resource needs; planning, organizing and coordinating program activities and actively participating in policy determination are extremely desirable.
One (1) year of professional work experience demonstrating project management experience. Experience includes establishing project work plans, establishing target completion dates and identifying resource requirements, monitoring progress, identifying and resolving issues and providing status reports.
KNOWLEDGE: Principles, practices and goals of health care management and managed care systems; knowledge of information technology principles, practices and goals of private and public health or insurance programs; and principles and practices of supervision, budgeting, planning and human and organizational behavior.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Make logical and objective decisions; exercise judgement and make responsible decisions; resolves conflicts fairly and consistently; analyze and evaluate facts on a large scale; gain the confidence and cooperation of others; make sound administrative policy decisions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and manage people and resources efficiently and effectively.
Other Information
This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment is considered "at will" which means you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email the following documents to: echan@dhs.hawaii.gov
The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Office, Recruitment and Examination Staff at (808) 586-4981 regarding this exempt position.
EXEMPT BENEFITS
This is a non-civil service position. Benefit information will be provided at time of offer by the Department Personnel Officer or Director of the hiring department.
Listed below is a summary of the benefits the State offers to exempt employees, which is based on full-time employment.
Paid Holidays
Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
Eligible for 21 days per year.
Paid Sick Leave
Eligible for 21 days per year.
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 eligible exempt 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 exempt 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 exempt employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes by setting aside money from their paychecks to pay for eligible 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 exempt employees a tax-deferred retirement savings program. This program allows employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions. A broad range of investment options are available to select from.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified exempt employees may be eligible to receive partial wage replacement, at no cost to the employee, 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 exempt employees social security account.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an exempt 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.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Exempt employees may have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation depending on the status of the exempt position.
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.
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