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Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI
Job Type: Permanent & Temporary Positions
Job Number: 2024-00009
Department: Environmental Management
Division: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 01/14/2024
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 11:59 PM Hawaii
Duties Summary
Performs a variety of assignments of moderate complexity; assists in implementing and coordinating island-wide recycling and waste reduction programs, including demonstration projects and educational, promotional, and informational activities; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one (1) immediate, full-time temporary not-to-exceed 06/30/2024 with the Department of Environmental Management - Solid Waste Division in Kailua-Kona.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: trends and developments in recycling; familiarity with issues, problems, and concerns relating to environmental health; principles of psychology and human behavior; governmental and community organizations and functions; principles and techniques of preparing information and educational materials; publicity methods and media; research methods and techniques; report writing.
Ability to: develop and coordinate recycling information, education, and promotion activities and programs; provide technical assistance concerning recycling programs; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various segments of the public; develop and maintain effective working relationships with various private, governmental and community organizations; evaluate programs and recommend improvements; understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations; prepare analytical reports with recommendations.
Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Supplemental Information
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:
Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number 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 and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.
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You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
Employee benefits are generally for full-time permanent employment and include the following from the date of hire:
* sick leave and vacation earnings
* paid holidays
* social security
* credit union membership
* life, dental, medical, vision, and prescription
drug insurance plans
* employee-employer paid retirement plan
* flexible spending plan
* tax-sheltered savings and investment program
* career opportunity and mobility in a merit system for
civil service positions
Persons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.
Benefits for part-time employment is based on hours worked and type of appointment.
Benefits are subject to change due to legislative, collective bargaining negotiation, and other changes.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
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Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. 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. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with major work (baccalaureate degree) in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health, or a related field?
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Did you attach your official college transcript to your application?
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Do you have one and one-half (1 1/2) years of responsible experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery, or comparable program?
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If you answered "Yes" to question #5, please describe where you gained the work experience. Describe each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:
A. Employer's name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Detailed description of your duties in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery, or comparable program
F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.
If you answered "No," enter N/A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- Refer to resume
- See attached
07
Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing? (Note: You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)
Required Question
Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI
Job Type: Permanent & Temporary Positions
Job Number: 2024-00009
Department: Environmental Management
Division: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 01/14/2024
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 11:59 PM Hawaii
Duties Summary
Performs a variety of assignments of moderate complexity; assists in implementing and coordinating island-wide recycling and waste reduction programs, including demonstration projects and educational, promotional, and informational activities; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one (1) immediate, full-time temporary not-to-exceed 06/30/2024 with the Department of Environmental Management - Solid Waste Division in Kailua-Kona.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties
- Manages and monitors ongoing programs to include trouble shooting, program evaluation and modifications, contract service management, and preparation of periodic administrative reports.
- Establishes and monitors accounts relative to the various programs; processes registration forms and license applications; conducts inspections of operations and contractors as needed.
- Assists in organizing, developing, implementing, and monitoring existing and new recycling and waste reduction programs.
- Assists in implementing and monitoring demonstration projects.
- Assists in the development and implementation of educational and promotional materials and activities for recycling; distributes recycling materials and gives presentations on recycling to schools, community groups, associations, industries, and businesses.
- Conducts on-site inspections of neighborhoods and facilities, such as apartment buildings, multi-family complexes, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and hospitals; determines recycling feasibility and systems design; ensures compliance with recycling laws and disposal regulations.
- Develops and maintains databases related to recycling and recycling programs; compiles and evaluates data and statistics; prepares statistical and operational reports.
- Conducts research on recycling programs; assists in researching funding opportunities and preparing applications for grants; prepares reports.
- Prepares correspondence and responds to inquiries from businesses, community organizations, waste and recycling industries and the general public relating to recycling programs and activities.
- Provides technical assistance to the commercial sector, which includes businesses, private haulers, and recycling companies.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:
- graduation from an accredited college or university with major work (baccalaureate degree) in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a related field (scan and attach your official college transcript to your application), and
- one and one-half (1 ½) years of responsible experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery, or comparable program, and
- possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: trends and developments in recycling; familiarity with issues, problems, and concerns relating to environmental health; principles of psychology and human behavior; governmental and community organizations and functions; principles and techniques of preparing information and educational materials; publicity methods and media; research methods and techniques; report writing.
Ability to: develop and coordinate recycling information, education, and promotion activities and programs; provide technical assistance concerning recycling programs; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various segments of the public; develop and maintain effective working relationships with various private, governmental and community organizations; evaluate programs and recommend improvements; understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations; prepare analytical reports with recommendations.
Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Supplemental Information
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
- an official college transcript,
- a valid driver's license,
- a temporary assignment verification,
- professional licenses, and/or
- certificates,
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:
Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number 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 and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.
Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.
You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
Employee benefits are generally for full-time permanent employment and include the following from the date of hire:
* sick leave and vacation earnings
* paid holidays
* social security
* credit union membership
* life, dental, medical, vision, and prescription
drug insurance plans
* employee-employer paid retirement plan
* flexible spending plan
* tax-sheltered savings and investment program
* career opportunity and mobility in a merit system for
civil service positions
Persons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.
Benefits for part-time employment is based on hours worked and type of appointment.
Benefits are subject to change due to legislative, collective bargaining negotiation, and other changes.
01
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.
02
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. 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. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.
03
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with major work (baccalaureate degree) in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
04
Did you attach your official college transcript to your application?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have one and one-half (1 1/2) years of responsible experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery, or comparable program?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered "Yes" to question #5, please describe where you gained the work experience. Describe each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:
A. Employer's name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Detailed description of your duties in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery, or comparable program
F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.
If you answered "No," enter N/A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- Refer to resume
- See attached
07
Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing? (Note: You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)
- Yes
- No
Required Question
