RECRUITMENT TECHNICIAN

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Recruitment Information

We are recruiting to fill two (2) temporary, exempt for civil service positions with the Department of Human Resources Development. Positions are located in the Employee Staffing Division in the State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Resources Development in DOWNTOWN, OAHU . The Employee Staffing Division is responsible for recruiting and retaining "the best and brightest" employees, so the State government can deliver efficient and effective services to the public. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. $46,608-$58,932 If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Heather Ching-Manzano at: View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work.

Duties Summary

This position is assigned to the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Staffing Division, Recruitment Branch. This position provides technical assistance to human resources specialists in performing examination research and development, screening applications for employment, and providing other services in support of the recruitment/examination program.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawai‘i 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. RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS : EXPERIENCE: General Experience : One year of progressively responsible general office and clerical experience. Specialized Experience: Four years of experience in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent personnel rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements. KNOWLEDGE OF: knowledge and experience in civil service recruitment and/or assessment work which included evaluating civil service applications to determine whether minimum qualification and other public employment requirements are met; knowledge of and proficiency in critical thinking or analytical ability to properly assimilate major work tasks and suggest improvements to the current methodology. This type of ability is usually evidenced by possession of a baccalaureate degree; thorough and comprehensive knowledge of supplementary manuals and instructions, policy statements and precedent cases; and, knowledge of the organization served and the needs of the organization. SKILLS/ABILITIES: have a high degree of communication skills, integrity, initiative, judgment, tact, and patience; ability to give accurate and complete information to all prospective applicants for State civil service positions through advisory and consultative services; ability to compose clear, organized, and comprehensive written material suitable for the intended target audience(s); strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments; ability to utilize a computer to do word processing and create appropriate recordkeeping files; read and interpret written manual; meet and deal effectively with the public and others under different circumstances, including pressure situations where information must be provided rapidly and accurately; be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position; familiar with the State's Personnel rules and regulations, policies and procedures related to staffing, which include application and employment procedures, and departmental policies and procedures; have knowledge of a variety of jobs and their requirement, sources of job information, and merit system principles; and, ability to perform simple mathematical calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and calculate descriptive statistics (e.g. mean scores) relating to examinations. 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 level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawai‘i is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

Other Information

This position is exempt from the 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. HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a completed Non-Civil Service Application (HRD 278) to: Department of Human Resources Development Employee Staffing Division Attn: Ms. Sabrina Doi 235 S. Beretania St, Rm. 1000 Honolulu, HI 96813 Applications may also be submitted through email to: View email address on us.fitly.work. Applicants must submit, at the time of application, evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., transcript or diploma) in order to be given credit for education and/or copy of appropriate license(s) (e.g., valid license to drive in Hawai‘i), as applicable. Direct all inquiries regarding this position to : Heather Ching-Manzano Phone: View phone number on us.fitly.work or Email: View email address on us.fitly.work Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.(HST) EXEMPT BENEFITS

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 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

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