Job Details

CORRECTIONS PROGRAM SPECIALIST I AND II - OAHU

Join to apply for the CORRECTIONS PROGRAM SPECIALIST I AND II - OAHU role at State of Hawaiʻi.

Position Details

Recruitment Number: OHHI-25033

This recruitment is part of the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) initiative, which offers an expedited hiring process to fast-track qualified applicants into jobs across Hawai'i.

Applications will be reviewed for legal authorization to work in the US. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and initial review. Selected candidates may be contacted for an interview, and all applicants will be notified of the final decision.

Salary Range

• Level I: $5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Level II: $5,918 to $7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates depend on funds, qualifications, and other factors. The recruitment may close at any time, with the last filing date posted online.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Corrections Program Specialist series involves providing staff services to management, including program development, evaluation, policy review, and organizational studies related to the State's Corrections program.

• Level I: Responsible for program planning, evaluation, analysis, budget preparation, and related duties.
• Level II: Develops and evaluates program policies, standards, and guidelines; handles complex program development and evaluation tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the following:

• Legal Authorization: Must be citizens, nationals, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the US.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, criminology, penology, or related behavioral sciences, including coursework in research or statistics.
• Experience: 2.5 years of responsible social services or corrections-related work; 6 months of program/staff specialist work; for Level II, 1 year of specialized professional work.

Additional requirements include a valid driver's license and relevant substitutions as specified.

Additional Information

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with disability laws and offers accommodations. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is available for qualifying employees. Applicants will receive electronic notifications regarding their application status. The examination process involves evaluation based on education and experience, with possible in-person interviews.