PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE I AND II (ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST) - KAUAI

Recruitment Number 26-0391

• This vacancy is with the Department of Health and is located in Lihue.
• THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
• Professional Trainee I: $4,368 per month (SR-16, Step D)
• Professional Trainee II: $4,725 per month (SR-18, Step D)
• Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factor.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Professional Trainee I

This is an entry level trainee, receives on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, methods and techniques, and reference material fundamental to professional aspects of the professional work to be performed, and orientation to the goals, objectives, philosophy, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the assigned program. Work assignments are clear cut, routine, and are selected and designed to develop the employee for work of a higher level and progression to the journey worker or higher level in the occupation/series.

Professional Trainee II

This is the advanced trainee level through which the trainee advances as part of his/her progression to full performance as an independent worker. Work assignments range from the simple to the moderately complex and are generally characterized by clear and specific objectives to be reached by the application of basic methods and techniques of the occupational specialty and specific standards, guides and regulations.

The primary work processes and tasks follow well-established procedures, and determinations can be made by the direct application of specific standards, guides, etc. Additional assignments are selected to develop the employee for eventual progression to the independent worker or higher level.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement

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.

Professional Trainee I

Knowledge of: Research methods and techniques; report writing, problem solving methods and techniques.

Ability to: Learn the principles, concepts, work processes, and reference material fundamental to the work to be performed, and the goals, objectives, philosophy, policies, procedures, rules and regulations pertinent to the program; successfully complete assignments selected to develop the employee for higher level work; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Professional Trainee II

In addition to the knowledge and abilities required at the Professional Trainee I:

• Knowledge of: Professional work processes.
• Ability to: Apply basic methods and techniques of the occupational specialty and specific standards, guides, rules, and regulations pertinent to the work.

Basic Education Requirement

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Experience Requirement

Professional Trainee I: No experience required.

Professional Trainee II: Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of business administration, public administration or other responsible professional experience which requires a high degree of analytical skill (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: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
• The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.
• To view the requirements for Professional Trainee I and II in their entirety, please
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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.

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.