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This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, State Laboratories Division.
The position is located in Waipahu - Aiea on the Island of Oahu.
$4,337 - $5,282 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Lisa Cabato at (808) 453-6655 or doh.sld@doh.hawaii.gov Monday – Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm (HST).
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.
Duties Summary
Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, temporary appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the administrator for the Division’s projects including tracking project status, grant management, laboratory remodeling, and construction projects are completed within the allotted timeframe.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a baccalaureate degree preferable in personnel management, public or business administration, accounting or related fields.
EXPERIENCE: One and one-half (1 1/2) years of specialized experience - i.e., business administration, public administration, or other responsible professional experience, which required a high degree of analytical skills (e.g., operations management, business analyst, budget/fiscal analyst, etc.) and which involved evaluating and improving elements such as managerial policies, systems, work methods and practices, personnel needs and utilization, and quality of services rendered, of an operating program.
Substitutions allowed: A master’s degree in public administration, business administration or management from an accredited college or university maybe substituted for one (1) year of the required Specialized Experience.
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the principals and practices of public administration preferable as applied to public health. General knowledge of the principals and practices of budgeting; personnel and fiscal management, legal status, and functions of public health and allied agencies; familiarity with the functions of various professional groups in health and community resources.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to formulate budgets and operational details while adhering to plans, policies, and procedures. 2. Ability to maintain effective liaisons and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 3. Ability to research, analyze, and resolve administrative problems, including interpreting and/or explaining applicable rules, regulations, policies and processes. 4. Skilled in program administration, problem resolution, budgeting, contracting, and report writing.
LICENSE: Valid Hawaii driver’s license is preferred.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK 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
This position is exempt from civil service. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will.”
How to Apply:
Submit completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, cover letter, detailed resume, three (3) references, and salary requirements to:
Department of Health
State Laboratories Division
2725 Waimano Home Road
Pearl City, HI 96782
Attn: Lisa Cabato
Visit the Department of Health website at: http://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/.
Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #123486.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
For additional information, you may contact Lisa Cabato at (808) 453-6667 or doh.sld@doh.hawaii.gov Monday – Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm (HST).
This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health 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
