CONTRACTS SPECIALIST - OAHU

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Island of Oahu

Job Type : Various

Job Number : 23-0555

Department : Various

Opening Date : 09 / 30 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0555

The current vacancies are located in Downtown for the Department of Transportation - Administration and Manoa to Kahala for the Department of Health.

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.

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.

Duties Summary

Reviews all contracts entered into by the hiring department or program for compliance with applicable policies, rules, regulations and laws and provides technical assistance to program staff in the development, management, and execution of contracts; serves as departmental liaison with the Attorney General's Office and as coordinator with the Director's Office and the various programs in matters relating to contracts; 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 four-year college or university.

General Experience : One and one-half (1-1 / 2) years of progressively responsible professional or other responsible analytical work experience which involved gathering, evaluating, and analyzing facts and other pertinent information to resolve problems and / or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. Such experience must have demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing, apply problem-solving methods and techniques, identify alternatives, use judgment in determining appropriate alternatives, and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.

Specialized Experience : One (1) year of professional work experience which included substantial and significant involvement in contract development and / or processing. Such experience must have included responsibility for reviewing and analyzing contracts for conformance with rules, regulations, policies, format and related requirements; recommending approval / disapproval of contracts and assisting program personnel in the development and processing of contracts.

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

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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
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• Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.)
• Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)
• SkillBridge Program
• LinkedIn
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• Governmentjobs.com
• Internships
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Please read the following information carefully.

A. At a minimum, you must submit a cover letter, detailed resume, list of recent professional references, and respond to all of the required Supplemental Questions.

The Department of Human Resources Development and the hiring agency will use the information you provide to determine whether you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). Failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in your application being delayed, rejected, or assigned a lower rating.

B. Your resume must include the following information for EACH work experience you wish to be considered :

1) Name of Employer.

2) Complete dates of employment (month / year to month / year.

3) Your official job title.

4) A detailed description of your job duties as they directly address each of the MQRs.

C. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma) 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 a regionally 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.

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

E. You must meet all MQRs, as of the date of application.

F. Any information you submit may be verified.

G. It is your responsibility to provide complete and accurate information which will clearly substantiate whether you meet the MQRs.

H. Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility so as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position being sought.

I. Your supporting documents must be electronically attached to your application.

J. In submitting your application, you certify that the information you are providing to the Department of Human Resources Development and the hiring agency is complete, accurate, and true to the best of your knowledge. Any misstatement of fact provided during the application or selection process may result in corrective action, including termination from service.

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.

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete Information and Details).

The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the online job announcement.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?

By answering 'Yes', you understand and agree that you will submit verification of such education at the time of application. If you have not done so previously, please attach a copy of your OFFICIAL DIPLOMA and / or OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS to your online application or send a copy to our office as soon as possible.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess one and one-half (1-1 / 2) years of professional experience or other responsible analytical work 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 as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?

By answering 'Yes' to this question, you verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQEs. You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate you meet each Requirement and that failure to do so may result in your application being delayed or rejected.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Do you possess at least one (1) year of professional work experience which included substantial and significant involvement in contract development and / or processing? Such experience must have included responsibility for reviewing and analyzing contracts for conformance with rules, regulations, policies, format and related requirements; recommending approval / disapproval of contracts and assisting program personnel in the development and processing of contracts.

By answering 'Yes' to this question, you verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQEs. You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate you meet each Requirement and that failure to do so may result in your application being delayed or rejected.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Will you be submitting a masters degree from an accredited college or university to substitute for one (1) year of General Experience?

By answering 'Yes', you understand and agree that you will submit verification of such education at the time of application, in order to receive credit. Please attach a copy of your OFFICIAL DIPLOMA and / or TRANSCRIPTS of your Master's degree in the designated field to your online application or send a copy to our office as soon as possible.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (Continued) Will you be submitting a law degree from a school of law accredited by a nationally recognized specialized accrediting body (or coursework deemed comparable by a nationally recognized, specialized accrediting body) to substitute for all of the required General and Specialized Experience?

By answering 'Yes', you understand and agree that you will submit verification of such education at the time of application, in order to receive credit. Please attach a copy of your OFFICIAL DIPLOMA and / or TRANSCRIPTS of your Law degree to your online application or send a copy to our office as soon as possible.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR REQUIRED GENERAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Will you be submitting Excess Specialized Experience of the type and quality described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements to be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis?

By answering 'Yes' to this question, you verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQEs, and this Important Note. You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate you meet the Excess Specialized Experience and that failure to do so may result in your application being delayed or rejected.

Required Question

Salary : $5,258 - $6,399