BUILDING MANAGER - OAHU

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Island of Oahu

Job Type : Various

Job Number : 24-0172

Department : Various

Opening Date : 03 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 24-0172

The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Health in Downtown and Department of Defense in Ewa .

Salary : $5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

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

This 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.

Duties Summary

Represents Central Services management in managing and overseeing the operation and maintenance of State buildings and related facilities within an assigned area; develops and recommends policies, procedures and plans to provide optimum conditions for facility tenants and their clientele; develops and recommends contingency policies, procedures and plans to provide for the safety and security of the facilities and its users in emergency or critical conditions; manages custodial staff through subordinate supervisors; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

Education : A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Two and one-half years of responsible work experience in one or a combination of the following :

A. Property management or operations experience which gave the applicant knowledge of and ability to plan, coordinate and implement building management and operations activities. Such experience may have been gained as a manager of office or apartment buildings, superintendent of buildings and grounds, property manager of a shopping complex, facilities manager of a manufacturing plant, or similar experience. The experience must have been of such quality and level of responsibility as to involve most of the following duties : negotiating lease or rental contracts; managing and overseeing the operation, maintenance and upkeep of the buildings; negotiating and monitoring buildings maintenance and service contracts; supervising maintenance workers; and providing for and maintaining a safe, secure and comfortable environment for the building tenants, their clients and equipment.

B. Management experience in the construction or maintenance fields which demonstrates that the applicant has a good working knowledge of management practices, methods, and techniques. The experience must have been of such quality and level of responsibility as to involve most of the following duties : negotiating and executing contracts entered into with clients, contractors, and suppliers; preparing and / or interpreting and executing plans and specifications for construction and maintenance projects; estimating labor and material costs; ensuring observance of proper safety measures and compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations; ensuring compliance with appropriate building codes.

C. Inspectional experience in construction or maintenance projects including inspection of plans and structures, construction methods, practices, materials and work quality to assure conformance to the provisions of contracts and specifications and applicable building codes.

D. Professional engineering or architectural work experience in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and / or operation of engineering or architectural projects which required application of professional engineering or architectural education, knowledge and abilities in the solution of problems.

Driver's License : Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancies have this requirement.

Physical Requirements : Some positions may require lifting and carrying objects of varying weights without assistance or with the assistance of another person and / or the use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck, etc.) for heavier loads, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Substitutions Allowed : Relevant substitutions as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

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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Other Information

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 :

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 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.

YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.

A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

Note : Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.

With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will 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 afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

Paid Holidays

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation

You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.

Paid Sick Leave

You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.

Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

Health Insurance

The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to

Premium Conversion Plan

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Transportation Benefits

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security

As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Promotions & Transfers

For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.

Training & Continuing Education

The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

Travel Expenses

The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Incentive & Service Awards

The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.

Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised 01 / 13

RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY) Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.

What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii?

• State Recruiting Office
• Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office)
• Job Fairs
• Consolidated Theatres
• TheBus
• Shopping Mall Advertisements
• Print Advertisements
• Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.)
• Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)
• SkillBridge Program
• LinkedIn
• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Governmentjobs.com
• Internships
• Other

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and / or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.

You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and / or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

Any information you submit may be verified.

Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at : State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued)

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.

In general, concurrent experiences and / or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified.

Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.

Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours / week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours / week will not be extra credited.

Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours / week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)

A link to the Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of following choices. (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.)

In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not already done so.

NOTE : If you are using relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree to fulfill the Education Requirement, clearly describe this work experience in your application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to knowledge and skills gained via completion of study leading to a Bachelor's degree as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

SUBSTITUTION OF EXPERIENCE FOR BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

If you do NOT have a bachelor's degree and would like us to consider excess professional work experience in lieu of the requirement, please complete this section.

All employers listed here must be included on your application. Address each change in employer or position with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include :

A. Name of employer, your official job title, dates of employment (mo / yr-mo / yr) and average number of hours per week spent collectively on duties below.

B. Description of this employer, kinds of activities or services provided, and primary clientele (describe).

C. Describe your duties, if any, with this employer in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and relevant examples to show the scope and extent of your duties and responsibilities. Address each area separately :

D. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your job duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?

Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application.

A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted.

If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your position description.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Do you possess 2-1 / 2 years of work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If no, indicate 'N / A' below. If yes, identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information.

Be specific and complete in your responses. A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted.

All employment information listed below should also be listed under the work experience section of your application. Any information you submit may be verified. Address each change in employer or position with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer or position should include :

A. Name of employer, your official job title, dates of employment (mo / yr-mo / yr) and the average number of hours worked per week.

B. Describe this employer, i.e. Was it a housing project, real estate firm, engineering company, etc.? What kinds of services did it provide and to whom (primary clientele)? What was its organizational structure, i.e. major departments, sections, size of company (approximate number of employees), etc.?

C. In which department or section of the company did you work? Briefly explain the primary function and responsibility of your position.

D. Describe in detail your experience in this position in each of the following areas (D1-D4), if any. If you do not have such experience, so indicate. Avoid limiting your descriptions to vague and ambiguous terms and / or phrases lacking details, such as "property manager," "inspected or managed property," etc. Instead, be very descriptive and explain your specific role, the steps you took, and what happened as a result. Give relevant examples.

D1. Property Management or Operations Experience - Be sure to specify the type of property (e.g. apartment buildings, office buildings, shopping complex, manufacturing plant, etc.) and scope of responsibility (e.g. number of tenants). Describe your experience in :

f. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Continued)

D2. Management Experience in the Construction or Maintenance Fields. Describe your experience in :

f. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?

D3. Inspectional Experience in Construction or Maintenance Projects. Describe your experience in :

c. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?

D4. Professional Engineering or Architectural Experience (requiring the application of professional engineering or architectural education, knowledge and abilities). Describe your experience in the :

a. Planning,

b. Design,

c. Construction,

d. Maintenance, and / or

e. Operation

of engineering or architectural projects.

f. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

Please indicate if you are using the education substitution to partially meet the experience requirement. Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, Substitutions Allowed (see Link), for more information

In order to receive credit, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not already done so.

Required Question

Salary : $5,258 - $6,399