HIGHWAY SAFETY SPECIALIST - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF OAHU) Salary See Position Description Location Island of Oahu Job Type Various Job Number DOT-HWY-2025-27 Department Transportation - Highways Opening Date 10/04/2025 Closing Date Continuous Max Number of Applicants 30 Description Benefits Questions Recruitment Information Recruitment Number: DOT-HWY-2025-27This vacancy is located at the Motor Vehicle Safety Office, Highways - Department of Transportation (Island of Oahu).Salary: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step C to I).Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicants qualifications, and other relevant factors.THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT-Highways Personnel Office by email at DOT.HWY-SP_esign@hawaii.gov before the closing of the DOT-HWY-2025-27 recruitment. Your subject line should include DOT-HWY-2025-27 HIGHWAY SAFETY SPECIALIST (ISLAND OF OAHU). The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office. Duties Summary Plans, develops, coordinates, implements and monitors highway safety projects and activities; and performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelors degree.Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in one or a combination of the following:Experience engaged in substantive program analysis, planning and coordinating organizational activities; viz., participation in policy determination, responsibility for interpretation and application of overall policy, responsibility for implementation of programs, and responsibility for determining the methods of operation;Experience in information research and dissemination which included the responsibility for planning and coordinating a program to disseminate information about the activities or plans of the organization to the general public;Experience as a professional engineer engaged in a highway safety program which required a high degree of professional skill in the solution of highway traffic safety problems.In any case, the experience must conclusively demonstrate that the applicant possesses the ability to establish and maintain good rapport and public relations.License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii, at the time of appointment.To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE. 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 accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145 for assistance.ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.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.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-serviceCLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel 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 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSThe 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 receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed 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, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be electronically attached to your online application. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 02 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (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. 03 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)A link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety. I acknowledge that I have accessed the link provided, and have read and understand the Minimum Qualification Requirements in their entirety. 04 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTHave you graduated from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelors degree?To receive credit for your education you must attach a copy of your official transcripts or degree to your application identified by job title HIGHWAY SAFETY SPECIALIST and recruitment number DOT-HWY-2025-27). Yes No 05 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTDo you possess at least THREE (3) YEARS of progressively responsible experience of the kind, quality and quantity specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? Yes No 06 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (continued)If you answered "No" to Question #5 above, indicate "N/A" below. If you answered "Yes" to Question #5 above, please identify EACH experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information (A - D) below. All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Any information you submit may be verified. Treat each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer should include:A. The name of your employer, employment dates (MONTH/YEAR to MONTH/YEAR), and your job title.B. A brief description of this employer, the services provided and the type of clientele served.C. Which department did you work in? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, avoid the use of vague terms such as "responsible for," "directed," etc.D. Describe in DETAIL your experience with each employer, if any, in each of the following areas. If none, so indicate. Be sure to include your specific role and authority, the steps you took, and the frequency of your involvement. Give examples.1. Program analysis and planning. Which programs were you required to analyze, plan or coordinate? How did you conduct your analysis or planning? What factors did you consider? How did you coordinate the various elements and parties involved?2. Policy determination & implementation. What kinds of policies? Who did these policies affect and how (scope)? How did you implement these policies?3. Information research and dissemination. What kind of information did you research and disseminate? Why was the information important? How did you conduct your research? How did you disseminate the information?4. Professional engineering experience. What was your specialty? What kinds of projects did you work on? Did any projects involve highway traffic safety? If so, what was your specific role?5. How did your duties & authority differ from your supervisor? o Experience engaged in substantive program analysis, planning and coordinating organizational activities; viz., participation in policy determination, responsibility for interpretation and application of overall policy, responsibility for implementation of programs, and responsibility for determining the methods of operations. o Experience in information research and dissemination which included the responsibility for planning and coordinating a program to disseminate information about the activities or plans of the organization to the general public. o Experience as a professional engineer engaged in a highway safety program which required a high degree of professional skill in the solution of highway traffic safety problems. o Please state if you have none of the above. 07 DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTPossession of a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii is required, at time of appointmentDo you possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii or will you be able to obtain the valid license at time of appointment? Yes, I possess the required license and/or will be able to obtain the required license at time of appointment. I do not possess the required license above, but will be able to obtain the valid license at time of appointment. I do not possess the required license above and will not be able to obtain the valid license at time of appointment. 08 ADDITONAL INFORMATIONIf you have additional information related to this recruitment which you would like considered, you may include the information below.If you do not have information to consider, indicate None or N/A 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/