Work Program Specialist V - Planning Section

Description

Salary Range:

All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.Work Program Specialist V, SR-24: $6,043.00 - $7,351.00 per month

Examples of Duties

Plans, organizes, schedules and supervises the conduct of studies relating to policies, procedures, standards and program operations affecting manpower, materials, equipment and funding; recommends actions or improvements and develops plans for implementation; develops work schedules and coordinates the various divisional programs; evaluates and supervises the compilation of the division's budget to include preparation of proper justifications; coordinates the implementation of the expenditure plan; participates in the development of school furniture standards; recommends and implements training programs; confers with PTA groups, school officials and other interested parties; supervises lower-level specialist and other employees; prepares narrative and statistical reports and correspondence; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

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Graduation from an accredited college or university. Excess experience of the type and quality described below, or progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical or investigative work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience Requirement

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Except for the substitution provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind andquality described below:

Work Program Specialist V

– Three and one-half (3-1/2)years of work or program analysis and evaluation experience; viz. experience in operational planning, organizational analysis, budget analysis or methods studies, to improve the efficiency of a given operation. In addition, applicants for this level must demonstrate possession of supervisory aptitude.

Supervisory Aptitude:

Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involves some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Substitutions Allowed:

A Master's degree in business or public administration or a closely related major from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Selective Certification Requirements:

Specialized Work Experience :

Of the required three and one-half (3-1/2)years of work or program analysis and evaluation experience, applicant for this position must possess at least

one (1) year

of journey level professional work experience in budget; management analysis; accounting; fiscal services; or a related field. The experience must have been gained from a large organization or government body.

Driver's License Requirement :

Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license.

Quality of Experience:

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform effectively the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.

Supplemental Information

Salary:

The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements:

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment:

Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
• A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
• Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.
  

Documents:

Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions:

Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would 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 as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• 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.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several 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.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• 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 is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.01

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Which statement best describes your education qualification?

Note:

You must submit an original or a legible copy of your official college/university transcripts from each institution to receive credit.

• I graduated from an accredited four (4)-year college or university with a baccalaureate degree.
• In addition to a baccalaureate degree, I have a master's degree in business or public administration or a closely related major from an accredited college or university.
• I have four (4) years professional work experience in graphic arts and/or printing to substituted for the required education.
• I have Seven and one-half (7-1/2) years of work experience in the printing industry which included professional work experience in graphic arts, print production and cost estimation to substituted for all of the education and experience requirements.
• I do not have any of the above mentioned education or experience.
  

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have work or program analysis and evaluation experience; viz. experience in operational planning, organizational analysis, budget analysis or methods studies, to improve the efficiency of a given operation?

• Yes, I have at least three and a half (3½) years of professional work experience as described in the General Experience Requirement.
• Yes, I have at least two and a half (2½) years, but less than three and a half (3½) years of professional work experience as described in the General Experience Requirement.
• No, I do not have any professional work experience as described in the General Experience Requirement.
  

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Cont.):

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, provide a detailed description of your professional work or program analysis and evaluation experience(s) to improve the efficiency of a given operation, if any, in one or more of the following areas:

• operational planning;
• organizational analysis;
• budget analysis;
• methods studies.
  

For each employer/position you would like considered, be sure to include in your description the employer name, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to & month/year), and average number of hours worked per week. Also, include a description of the organization: government/private/non-profit, primary goal/function, number of employees, major divisions, kinds of services/products, clientele, etc.

Note:

Treat each type of experience and employer/position separately. Use specific language that clearly describes the scope and level of your involvement, understanding, and experience. Do not copy/paste or give reference to your resume as a response to this question. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description.If you do not have experience, type "None" in the space provided.04

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year journey level professional work experience in budget; management analysis; accounting; fiscal services; or a related field? The experience must have been gained from a large organization or government body.

• Yes
• No
  

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SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (cont.):

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, provide a detailed description of your professional work experience in budget; management analysis; accounting; fiscal services; or related field. For each employer/position you would like considered, be sure to include in your description the employer name, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to & month/year), and average number of hours worked per week. Also, include a description of the organization: government/private/non-profit, primary goal/function, number of employees, major divisions, kinds of services/products, clientele, etc.

NOTE:

Treat each type of experience and employer/position separately. Use specific language that clearly describes the scope and level of your involvement, understanding, and experience. Do not copy/paste or give reference to your resume as a response to this question. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description. If you do not have experience, type "None" in the space provided.06

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

This position requires a current, valid driver's license. You must mail in a copy (or attach a scanned copy) of your driver's license immediately upon applying for this position. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be given consideration for this position. Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application. If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

• I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.
• I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected.
• I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.
  

Required Question