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Administrative Svcs Asst, Professional Wkr III, Professional Trainee II & I - Central Kauai Complex

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Description

The authorized level of the position is Administrative Services Assistant. Applications are being accepted down to the Professional Trainee I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.

• Professional Trainee I, SR-16: $4,155.00 - $5,055.00 per month
• Professional Trainee II, SR-18: $4,495.00 - $5,472.00 per month
• Professional Worker III, SR-20: $4,858.00 - $5,918.00 per month
• Administrative Services Assistant, SR-22: $5,258.00 - $6,399.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Coordinates the preparation of budget and program plans and prepares appropriate justification;
• Maintains records of appropriations, expenditures, income and cost allocations;
• Develops, implements and maintains internal fiscal policies and procedures;
• Oversees the preparation of billing and maintenance of payment schedule;
• Coordinates personnel services and develops contracts for services;
• Serves as EEO officer;
• Conducts special studies including defining the problem, conducting background research and other fact finding, analyzing the information, preparing alternatives and making recommendations;
• Coordinates and oversees the completion of reports and grant application requests;
• Conducts cost analysis and allocation studies;
• Drafts proposed legislation, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Serves as liaison between administrator and staff;
• Serves as liaison with other agencies and public and represents the administrator at meetings, conferences or negotiations;
• May provide staff services to an advisory or policy making board; may supervise clerical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree.

Excess work experience as described below in the experience section or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in 4 years of successful study while fulfilling a prescribed college curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

General Experience Requirement: None for Professional Trainee I; six (6) months for Professional Trainee II; one and one-half years (1-1/2) years for Professional Worker III; and for Administrative Services Assistant, two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional analytical work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform administrative assignments such as budget formulation and justification, fiscal operations and/or personnel administration or experience which involves the analysis of programs and services to determine their effectiveness, achievement of program objectives, staffing, cost factors, and to participate in planning for future needs or for related management purposes.

License Requirement: Applicants must possess a current valid passenger-type motor vehicle operator's license to drive in the State of Hawaii.

Non-Qualifying Experience: Clerical or paraprofessional (technical work performed in support of professional practitioners) work although such work may have been done in budget or program evaluation area is not qualifying.

Substitutions Allowed:

• Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a master's degree in business or public administration or a related field which provided knowledge of principles and techniques of management and administration with emphasis in the application of research and analytical methods and techniques may be substituted for one year of the general experience required.
• Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration may be substituted for all of the required experience.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Supplemental Information: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
• A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked;
• Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs.

Equal Opportunity: The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

Payday: New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• 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.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change.