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SalaryRecruitment Information
The position is located on the Island of Honolulu, Oahu.
Salary: $ Commensurate with education and experience
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email: Catherina.m.pratt@hawaii.gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism, Hawaii State Energy Office.
Duties Summary
The Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO), is a catalyst for the state’s clean energy transformation by serving as a trusted resource for the community and providing energy sector stakeholders with information, analysis, tools, and technical assistance needed to achieve Hawai‘i’s ambitious clean energy and climate goals.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Knowledge: The employee is expected to have the requisite level of knowledge and expertise in the topic area; federal, state, and county review, and approval processes; government operations; and project management necessary to carry out the duties of the position. This position requires knowledge of energy efficiency in buildings; understanding of Federal, State and County government functions, organization and governing laws; and economics of energy use.
Skills/Abilities: The employee is expected to be a quick learner with excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively and appropriately respond to issues that arise; highly organized and reliable; an effective and responsible user of technology; and able to work well with others, both as a team member and as a team leader. The employee is expected to be able to work independently, with other staff
This position requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; collect and analyze relevant data from credible sources; speak before groups; write clear and concise reports and correspondence; and manage projects, information, and expenses in an organized and timely fashion.
Education: The minimum level of education needed for the position is graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, economics, natural sciences, engineering, or related field.
General Experience: A minimum of one year of professional experience in the subject area and one year of professional experience in any of the following: energy, architecture, engineering, environmental science, law, public policy, economics, or research.
Citizenship Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires that 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.
Other Information
Submit resumes to: Catherina.m.pratt@hawaii.gov
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism, Hawaii State Energy Office regarding this exempt position.
This is a non-civil service position. Benefit information will be provided at time of offer by the Department Personnel Officer or Director of the hiring department.
Listed below is a summary of the benefits the State offers to exempt employees, which is based on full-time employment.
Paid Holidays
Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
Eligible for 21 days per year.
Paid Sick Leave
Eligible for 21 days per year.
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 eligible exempt 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 http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Premium Conversion Plan
Participating exempt 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 exempt employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes by setting aside money from their paychecks to pay for eligible 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 exempt employees a tax-deferred retirement savings program. This program allows employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions. A broad range of investment options are available to select from.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified exempt employees may be eligible to receive partial wage replacement, at no cost to the employee, 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 exempt employee's social security account.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an exempt 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.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Exempt employees may have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation depending on the status of the exempt position.
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.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
