Assistant Band Director - SR-21

Assists the Band Director in supervising and instructing musicians in the Hawai`i County band or directing the West Hawai`i band; plays a musical instrument and/or its related double in the Hawai`i County or West Hawai`i band at public performances; and assists in the administrative responsibilities for the bands; and performs other related duties as assigned.

There is one (1) immediate permanent part-time vacancy with the Department of Parks and Recreation - West Hawai'i County Band in Kona.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list.  Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Special Working Conditions:

• Works irregular hours:  Must be able to work Tuesday evenings for rehearsals, weekends and holidays for performances; average of 18 hours per month.
• Must be physically able to march in parades, including inclement weather.

• Plans and coordinates monthly schedules of rehearsals and performances for the band in collaboration with the Band Director.
• Conducts and/or participates in full band rehearsals, sectionals, or small group rehearsals; supervises the positions and activities of a section.
• Conducts or leads the woodwind or brass and percussion sections in rehearsals as section leader; supervises and instructs musicians in the section; makes suggestions as to technique and explains musical interpretations.
• Supervises and leads the band in parades as drum major; conducts all marching rehearsals; recommends musical selections for use in parades.
• Plays first chair level, including regularly playing solo passages and performing as featured soloist.
• Participates in concerts, parades, and other regular and special engagements of the band; warms up, warms down, tunes up, sets up, and breaks down all equipment; studies musical scores and memorizes parts.
• Participates in Band Advisory Committee; identifies musical problems and resolves them; reviews and resolves section concerns including the assignment of parts and performance techniques.
• Assists in all personnel and fiscal matters, including staffing, inventory, and equipment needs; reviews and approves expenditures; maintains records and prepares reports.
• Participates in the interview, auditioning, selection, and promotion process; moderates interview process; recommends candidates for open positions. 
• Assigns, trains, and evaluates employees; reviews the employees' performance and prepares job performance reports; conducts investigations and makes recommendations regarding personnel actions, including disciplinary actions.
• Prepares and reviews all timesheets and attachments for accuracy and conformance with contracts, rules, and procedures.
• Transports band instruments and equipment to and from performances; sets up and cleans up at performances; cares for and maintains instruments and equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of the band's music library and property control system; participates in indexing, cataloging, and filing band music and other matters; replace and mends torn and worn music sheets.
• In the absence of the Band Director, may assume responsibility of the band.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Training and Experience: 
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• applicants shall have experience playing in a concert band or orchestra or in a musical group over a six year period, in which
• three (3) years shall have included experience as a conductor or an assistant conductor, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license, provided, this license requirement may be waived for qualified individuals with disabilities who are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  

Examination:  All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points.  An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully.  Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.  It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.  

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. 

Note:  In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency.  If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.   

Knowledge of:  The musical instrument(s) to which assigned, including literature, history, and performance techniques; the fundaments of music and playing in a concert band/orchestra; the fundamentals of harmony and melody; principles and practices of supervision; pertinent rules, policies, and procedures relating to the administrative functions of the band.

Ability to:  play the assigned musical instrument(s) in the band at the level six proficiency with the expected degree of skill, technique, and interpretation, and the appropriate tone, rhythm, and intonation; read music proficiently and memorize parts; plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the performance of others; supervise, lead, and instruct the work of other musicians; adapt and adjust individual performance to suit the needs of the group; prepare complete and concise reports; operate County van and transport instruments and equipment to and from performances; carry instrument and march in parades; establish effective working relationships with other musicians.

Special Working Conditions:  Work irregular hours, and on weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements:  Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:  Light

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package.  Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements:  Options may include telecommuting, alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.  (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)     
• Vacation:   Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave:   Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays:   The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development:  The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.         
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program:  This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program:  You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.  
• Retirement Plan:  The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation:  Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan:  Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans:  The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):  This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance:  Free life insurance policy for active employees.  
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves:  You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.   Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

 

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
 

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification, 
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates. 

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
   
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. 

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