PUBLIC HOUSING SPECIALIST I - WAILUKU / KAHULUI, MAUI

PUBLIC HOUSING SPECIALIST I - WAILUKU / KAHULUI, MAUI

Salary: $4,243 per month (SR-16, Step D)

Duties Summary: Serving in a trainee capacity, receives training in the various functions and processes which comprise public housing operations, such as financial management, maintenance engineering, general housekeeping and administrative services, tenant and community relations and rental and occupancy activities; performs simple assignments in one or more of the functional areas of housing management; and performs other related duties as assigned.

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: A bachelors degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.

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) PROGRAM
• ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
• TESTING INFORMATION
• APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
• APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT
• APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
• SUBSTITUTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL, AND/OR ANALYTICAL EXPERIENCE FOR BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Benefits:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Employment Status Survey:

• 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

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.

Applicants Acknowledgment:

• 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.

Applicants Acknowledgment - Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement. I acknowledge that I have accessed the link provided, and have read and understand the Minimum Qualification Requirements in their entirety.

Education 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.)

Substitution of Administrative, Professional, and/or Analytical Experience for Basic Education Requirement:

• If you stated I do not meet the Education Requirement for Question #7 above, please indicate N/A below.
• If you stated I do not possess a Bachelors degree, but possess excess Administrative, Professional, or Analytical work experience as described under the basic education requirement of the Minimum Qualification Requirement, provide the following information to address your relevant background. All employers listed here must be included on your application. Address each change in employer or positions(s) with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include:
• A. Employers name, employment dates (Month/year to Month/year), and your official job title.
• B. Average number of hours spent collectively on duties below.
• C. Description of employer (government agency, private firm, self-employment, other agency, consultant, etc.). What kinds of services did it provide? To whom (primary clientele)?
• D. What was the primary function of your position and your major duties and responsibilities?
• E. Describe your duties, if any, with this employer in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and relevant examples to show the scope and extent of your duties and responsibilities. Address each area separately:
• i. Writing clear and comprehensive reports or other documents;
• ii. Reading and interpreting complex written material;
• iii. Conducting research;
• iv. Solving complex problems logically and systematically
• F. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your job duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
• If you stated for Question #7 I do not possess a Bachelors degree, but possess excess Specialized experience, i.e. progressively responsible professional work experience which required participation in, or conduct