PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE II AND PROFESSIONAL WORKER III (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT) - OAHU

JOB Recruitment Number 23-0645 - The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and located in Downtown.
Professional Trainee II - $4,339 per month (SR-18, Step D)Professional Worker III - $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Professional Trainee II reflects the advanced level trainee through which the trainee advances as part of their progression to full performance as an independent worker.
Work assignments range from the simple to the moderately complex and are generally characterized by clear and specific objectives to be reached by the application of basic methods and techniques of the occupational specialty and specific standards, guides and regulations.
The primary work processes and tasks follow well-established procedures, and determinations can be made by the direct application of specific standards, guides, etc.
Additional assignments are selected to develop the employee for eventual progression to the independent worker or higher level.
The Professional Worker III reflects the first independent worker level in a series of professional work.
Work assignments routinely encompass problems of average difficulty and complexity, requiring the application of technical knowledge, skills and sound judgment in applying the fundamental principles, techniques, standards, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the occupational specialty and program area.
Problems encountered are usually those which can be resolved by direct application of specific standards, regulations or other similar guides.
Additional assignments are selected to develop the employee for eventual progression to the fully independent worker level.
The Administrative Services Assistant provides administrative support services to the administrator of a statewide program; participates in and coordinates program planning and evaluation; conducts special studies of operational and administrative problems; and performs other duties as assigned.
A position in this class relieves the administrator of administrative details by overseeing budget preparation and expenditure control, fiscal recordkeeping and reporting and personnel services.
The work also includes coordinating all program planning and evaluation, and drafting proposed legislation, policies, procedures, rules or regulations.
A major activity is the conduct of special studies or investigations of operational and administrative problems or needs and the development of alternative solutions and courses of action.
Such studies include feasibility and program evaluation studies which require developing background information, researching the area, analyzing the information, preparing alternative solutions and presenting recommendations orally and in writing.
Such studies may be concerned with recurring situations such as applications for grants, adjusting/expanding fee schedules, etc.
, which require providing thorough information about budget, personnel and/or program and which may require conformance with federal laws, rules, regulations, etc.
Studies also include unique and discrete problems for which an approach to the study and appropriate solutions must be developed on the basis of principles of administration, management, organization, etc.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The State of Hawai'i 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.
gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation 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.
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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.
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