SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIALIST (WILDFIRES)

Recruitment Information This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
The position is located in Diamond Head, on the Island of Oahu.
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email Hawaii Emergency Management Agency at: dod.
hiema.
hr@hawaii.
gov The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Duties Summary The Special Project Specialist serves in the Administration Branch of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), Department of Defense.
The Administration Branch prepares for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies caused by natural or human-caused hazards.
Administers and directs planning, programing, preparing, organizing, and training for the purpose of minimizing loss of life, property, and environment within the state.
The position provides support services to the Executive Officer to execute special projects that are not led by other team managers/leads.
The position facilitates the Administration Branch in expediting actions and identifying resources for any given team and cross teams.
The primary purpose of the Special Project Specialist is to design and implement the initial management plan to achieve project objectives; direct unit resources to achieve project objectives; recruit staff and supervise and coordinate with Federal, State and County partners to forecast, determine need, develop operational procedures and emergency project activities for the State of Hawaii.
This position also serves as a State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) member during emergencies and disasters.
Minimum Qualification Requirements KNOWLEDGE: Program planning, government structures and operations, departmental protocol, and the State statutes, and operating rules and regulations.
SKILLS / ABILITIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate through oral and written communication; and interpret data; demonstrate the ability to conduct complex research, organize and write comprehensive reports, plans and procedures; demonstrate good functional working skills in computer software applications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and private organizations; organize and conduct meetings and workshops; plan, organize and hold committee meetings involving internal staff members, government, and local community agencies to distribute and elicit information, and to relay information to colleagues and constituents orally and in writing the results of analyzing plans, budgets, requests for services, and problems; and recommending actions or appropriate alternatives if necessary.
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience may be substituted for education on a year-to-year basis.
Experience must be of such scope, level, and quality to assure the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum five (5) years of project/program planning and development, responsible work experience in gathering, evaluating, and analyzing facts in the review of reports and manuals, and use of facts to resolve problems or make recommendations for the appropriate courses of actions.
Overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of this position.
Applicant must possess a valid license to drive in the state of Hawaii.
This requirement is due to the potential for independent travel at all times of the day or night during activation, deployment, and other transportation requirements during emergencies.
Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
The SEOC is a closed environment without windows.
The facilities require continuous maintenance and improvements.
Incumbent must be able to work in such an environment.
Other Emergency Operations Center locations may be activated as necessary.
Able to work effectively and efficiently in an open office environment and sites with periodic interruptions and distractions, moderate noise levels and under deadlines and pressure situations.
Conditions of work require the ability to be available at all times, work additional hours with little or no advance notice and for extended periods of time, including weekends, and beyond normal work hours with little rest to support emergency/disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery activities.
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 will be considered to be "at will", which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative your department head or designee at any time.
WHO MAY APPLY: 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.
HOW TO APPLY: Email the following documents to: dod.
hiema.
hr@hawaii.
gov Your cover letter Detailed resume Direct all inquiries regarding this position to: Hawaii Emergency Management Agency at: dod.
hiema.
hr@hawaii.
gov 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 employee's 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 https://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 employee's social security account.
Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an exempt employee's 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.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13