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Job Posting: General Professional IV

The current vacancy positions are permanent full-time positions with the Department of Human Services, Med-Quest Division. This job posting will remain open until 30 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Salary: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

The General Professional IV independently performs complex professional work which involves considerable research and analysis of a variety of issues, identification of various options and recommendation of the most viable solution. This position is located in the Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division, Systems Office, Requirements and Monitoring Staff 1, and is responsible for the review, analysis, and/or evaluation of organizational and administrative processes to determine the need for developing new or modifying existing information systems; and serving as the technical expert and project liaison to staff for Division information technology projects.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work: 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. Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. General Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill. Such experience must have involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action. The experience must have been comparable to the General Professional III in the State service and must have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position to be filled. Selective Certification Requirement (Healthcare Business Analyst Experience): In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of the information system development process involved to achieve desired output within information systems; knowledge and understanding of information technology principles, methods, techniques and practices; and the ability to research, analyze, and recommend solutions. Therefore, certification of eligibles for this position shall be restricted to those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the General Professional IV. Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential. Relevant substitution as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply. This does not apply for the professional Healthcare Business Analyst Experience.

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-###-#### for assistance. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (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 visit