What are the responsibilities and job description for the GENERAL PROFESSIONAL V (GRANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS) - OAHU position at State of Hawai'i?
Recruitment Number 25-0097 - This vacancy is located in Downtown Honolulu and is with the Statewide Transportation Planning Office, Department of Transportation Administration.
The current vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position.
Salary: $5,918 to $7,198 per month (SR-24, 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 V independently performs highly complex professional work; supervises a staff of professional workers comparable to the IV level; serves as a project or team leader (e.g., initiates and completes highly complex projects, coordinates and directs a team of lower level professional workers, ensures accuracy and timely completion of work); or serves as a senior specialist requiring specialized technical knowledge in a particular subject matter area; and performs other related duties as assigned.
This position is located in the Department of Transportation, Statewide Planning Office, Programming Staff which is responsible for establishing and maintaining project control systems to optimize the use of limited resources to implement transportation plans. The purpose of this position is to develop and oversee a cloud-based transit grant management system in administering various Federal Transit Administration (FTA) transit grant programs which cover capital, operational and program administration assistance.
Duties and responsibilities include advising program managers and sub-recipients on using the cloud-based transit grant management system; preparing and submitting grant proposals, applications, and supplemental documents, including written narratives, budget preparation and project planning, developing and monitoring transit program compliance, including the interpretation of federal regulations and overall assessment of the statewide transit programs, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements, conducting the disbursement of grant reimbursement funds and preparing financial status reports, progress reports and other documents required for submittal to the FTA. To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
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 which 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 IV 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:
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.
Selective Certification Requirement (Grant Management System): In order to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, the required one (1) year of experience identified above MUST have included demonstrated knowledge of the FTA's or other grant management systems; Hawaii Revised Statutes; Hawaii Administrative Rules, Department of Transportation policies and procedures; procurement principles, methods and practices; principles and practices of records management including the identification, storage, circulation and disposal of records; and the principles and methods of capturing, managing, storing, preserving and delivering information. in addition, applicants must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective coordination with individuals from different levels of government and various agency types. Finally, applicants must possess the ability to apply Airports, Harbors and Highways divisional procedures, directives, regulations and manuals; become knowledgeable on related government organizations, programs and functions; learn and apply strategies, tools and technologies used for information management, both manually and electronically in cloud-based systems; utilize general research techniques in socio-economic, transportation and transit planning and programming; think strategically and provide input on long-term planning and development in the transportation section; adapt to changing regulations, technologies and work process in the field of records management and transportation planning; and must possess strong customer service aptitude to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders and address their needs effectively.
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.
Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitution as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. This does not apply for the Grant Management System Experience.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
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.
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 are required, 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 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 the application.
CLICK HERE for Important 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.
The current vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position.
Salary: $5,918 to $7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)
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 General Professional V independently performs highly complex professional work; supervises a staff of professional workers comparable to the IV level; serves as a project or team leader (e.g., initiates and completes highly complex projects, coordinates and directs a team of lower level professional workers, ensures accuracy and timely completion of work); or serves as a senior specialist requiring specialized technical knowledge in a particular subject matter area; and performs other related duties as assigned.
This position is located in the Department of Transportation, Statewide Planning Office, Programming Staff which is responsible for establishing and maintaining project control systems to optimize the use of limited resources to implement transportation plans. The purpose of this position is to develop and oversee a cloud-based transit grant management system in administering various Federal Transit Administration (FTA) transit grant programs which cover capital, operational and program administration assistance.
Duties and responsibilities include advising program managers and sub-recipients on using the cloud-based transit grant management system; preparing and submitting grant proposals, applications, and supplemental documents, including written narratives, budget preparation and project planning, developing and monitoring transit program compliance, including the interpretation of federal regulations and overall assessment of the statewide transit programs, ensuring compliance with all grant requirements, conducting the disbursement of grant reimbursement funds and preparing financial status reports, progress reports and other documents required for submittal to the FTA. 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 which 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 IV 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:
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.
Selective Certification Requirement (Grant Management System): In order to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, the required one (1) year of experience identified above MUST have included demonstrated knowledge of the FTA's or other grant management systems; Hawaii Revised Statutes; Hawaii Administrative Rules, Department of Transportation policies and procedures; procurement principles, methods and practices; principles and practices of records management including the identification, storage, circulation and disposal of records; and the principles and methods of capturing, managing, storing, preserving and delivering information. in addition, applicants must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective coordination with individuals from different levels of government and various agency types. Finally, applicants must possess the ability to apply Airports, Harbors and Highways divisional procedures, directives, regulations and manuals; become knowledgeable on related government organizations, programs and functions; learn and apply strategies, tools and technologies used for information management, both manually and electronically in cloud-based systems; utilize general research techniques in socio-economic, transportation and transit planning and programming; think strategically and provide input on long-term planning and development in the transportation section; adapt to changing regulations, technologies and work process in the field of records management and transportation planning; and must possess strong customer service aptitude to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders and address their needs effectively.
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.
Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitution as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. This does not apply for the Grant Management System Experience.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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.
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 are required, 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 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 the application.
CLICK HERE for Important 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 : $5,918 - $8,422
