DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAM OFFICER (PLANNING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Recruitment Number OHHI-25081

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i. 

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. 

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department. 

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition. 

Salary: $8,289 to $13,266 (EM-03, Minimum to Maximum)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.The Departmental Program Officer manages or directs a program office in a department under the general direction of the department director and is responsible for the development of departmental policies and procedures pertaining to program planning, development, monitoring and evaluation activities. Provides leadership, increases program effectiveness, ensures compliance with State and Federal program laws, rules and regulations, monitors legislation and prepares testimonies, trains and develops subordinate staff, and performs other duties as required.

This position is located in the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and is responsible for managing new and current regional economic development and State land use projects and programs.  The duties and responsibilities of the position include overseeing the development and implementation of policies, standards and strategies that address workforce development, infrastructure needs and economic sustainability; conducting project management activities for the department's attached agencies and divisions; developing comprehensive strategic plans and ensuring programmatic efforts align with departmental objectives; cultivating partnerships with private sector, the community and government agencies to enhance the impact of departmental programs; and drafting legislative proposals, providing testimony and contributing to the creation of statewide policies that advocate the department's mission. 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 Requirement:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.

General Experience Requirement:  One (1) year of progressively responsible administrative, professional, analytical or other work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill.  Such experience must have involved reading, comprehending, interpreting, and evaluating technical subjects, analyses or proposals; and applying problem-solving methods and techniques such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action and determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing concise written reports and recommendations for an optimal course of action. 

Specialized Experience Requirement:  Three and one-half (3 1/2) years of professional work experience in any field which demonstrated knowledge and application of overseeing and managing a specific program or programs pertaining to a variety of program areas. Such experience must have involved conducting, monitoring or evaluations studies and analyses of programs or projects to recommend development, revision, and/or improvement of existing policies, procedures, techniques and standards; gathering and analyzing data to determine conformance; monitoring and ensuring conformance to applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and providing technical advice and direction to staff and/or management. 

The experience may have been in a program area related to the program's essential role, function, or operations; and/or in program activities that required knowledge of principles and practices, current issues and concerns and relevant federal, State, county agencies as well as community resources and local organizations that interact with and impact the specific field or program.

Supervisory Experience Requirement:  One (1) year of formal supervisory work experience overseeing a professional staff, performing duties which included:  1) planning, organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult problem areas; 4) training and developing subordinates; and 5) evaluating their work performance.
 
Managerial Aptitude Requirement:  Managerial aptitude will be considered to have been met through successful performance of, or substantial participation in organizing, scheduling, and coordinating a group of activities in order to attain program objectives within time, resource and budgetary limitations; interest in management demonstrated by the performance of work assignments in a manner which clearly indicates awareness of problems and the ability to solve them; completion of educational or training courses in the areas of management accompanied by the application of principles, which were learned, to work assignments; management's observation and evaluation of the applicant's leadership and managerial capabilities; success in trial assignments to managerial and/or administrative tasks.

Selective Certification Requirement:  Two (2) years of professional planning work experience which included the collection and evaluation of extensive variety of physical, social , economic and environmental data and determination of public opinion and general community objectives and policies to identify prospective conditions, problems and opportunities in the area(s) of concern and one and one-half (1-1/2) years of professional experience in one or a combination of the following:

• Authoritative work experience which involved, as a major work activity, substantive involvement in reviewing, analyzing and interpreting and applying federal, state, county laws, rules, legal opinions, court decisions and other pertinent documents to resolve and advise on complex issues related to departmental activities and operations; and /or 
• Progressively responsible professional experience planning, directing, managing, monitoring and evaluating projects.  Such experience must include determining project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, costs and resources; leading project team; administering budgets and contracts; tracking project profess to ensure that milestones are met on time and within budget; documenting project progress; and identifying metrics for project evaluations. 

Substitutions Allowed:  Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university may be substituted for the one (1) year of General Experience.  

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.  To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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 808-587-0936 for assistance.
 
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The 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 click:  https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

 

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
 
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.  In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
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TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
 
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
 
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
 
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

Salary : $8,289 - $13,266