JOB
This posting will be used to fill various Program Specialist positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Program Specialist V. 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. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. Professional Trainee I, SR-16: $4,011.00 - $4,880.00 per month Professional Trainee II, SR-18: $4,339.00 - $5,282.00 per month Program Specialist III, SR-20: $4,690.00 - $5,713.00 per month Program Specialist IV, SR-22: $5,076.00 - $6,177.00 per month Program Specialist V, SR-24: $5,713.00 - $6,949.00 per month
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervises a professional staff and participates in program planning and development activities. Implements policies and procedures to assure efficient and effective staff work. Makes assignments of projects and special studies to staff. Evaluates subordinate’s work productivity in relation to the agency’s standards of performance. Provides consultation, direction and advice to subordinates on program planning and development methods, non-routine or complex assignments or to clarify established guidelines. Conducts studies and analyses of major, unprecedented or controversial issues regarding the agency services and operations. Formulates and recommends major new policies, program goals or objectives. Determines goals and objectives and establishes priorities for the program in accordance with federal and State requirements. Develops new program plans to meet constantly changing federal requirements and legislative mandates. Evaluates consumer needs and concerns and makes recommendations for development of new programs and/or functions for the agency. Researches advancements in the field and develops new methodologies and interprets new concepts to enhance agency programs and services.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary: 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. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.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; or,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. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.