What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Education Assistant III position at Hawaii State Judiciary?
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 25-025KS, Driver Education Assistant III, SR-19, Honolulu, Oahu/
Summary of Duties
Supervises a unit of lower level Driver Education Assistants; plans, directs and coordinates the work of subordinates; reviews and approves work of subordinates; develops, revises, and implements operational procedures; provides clarification to subordinates, the general public, and other agencies on traffic laws and penalties, policies and procedures relating to traffic court proceedings and the Driver Education Program.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Excess experience of the type described below or work experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skills may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
General Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of progressively responsible interviewing/inquiry-related or information gathering experience which demonstrated that the applicant possesses the ability to deal courteously and effectively with people; exercise tact, ingenuity and resourcefulness in the collection of facts and information.
Specialized Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in a program relating to driver education, safety, training or licensing, demonstrating the knowledge of basic interviewing techniques, traffic court practices and procedures; traffic court terminology; forms and documents related to traffic court actions; traffic laws and related penalties; safe driving practices and human factors relating to poor driving; basic report writing.
- Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in a similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Applicants for the Driver Education Assistant III level must have at least one year of experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the Driver Education Assistant II.
Allowable Substitutions of Education for General Experience:
1. Successful completion of a one-year clerical or business curriculum from a business or technical school, community college or other comparable institution above the high school level may be substituted for one (1) year of General Experience.
2. Successful completion of a two-year clerical or business curriculum from a business or technical school, community college or other comparable institution above the high school level may be substituted for two (2) years of General Experience.
3. Study at an accredited college or university in a baccalaureate degree program may be substituted on the basis of one (1) academic year of study for one (1) year of General Experience up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Please scan and attach a copy to your application, or mail a copy of your current driver's license immediately to the following address:
Hawai'i State Judiciary
426 Queen Street, First Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
- 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
- 21 vacation leave days per year
- 21 sick leave days per year
- Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
- Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
- Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
- Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
- State retirement plan for eligible employees
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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
