DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAM OFFICER (GOVERNMENT TAX ADMINISTRATION) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Departmental Program Officer

Recruitment Number 26-0153 - This vacancy is with the Department of Taxation, Office of the Director, Program Office. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 10 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Salary: $8,579 to $13,730 (EM-03, Minimum to Maximum) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

The Departmental Program Officer is located in the Department of Taxation, Office of the Director, Program Office and is under the general direction of the Director of Taxation. This position manages the development of tax policies and procedures, oversees all legislative tax data-change planning and implementation for the Department and the State, administers the Program Office and advises the Director on data-change services to support an efficient and accurate tax system.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: 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 BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree. GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One (1) year of progressively responsible administrative, professional, analytical or other work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill. Such experience must have involved reading, comprehending, interpreting, and evaluating technical subjects, analyses or proposals; and applying problem-solving methods and techniques such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action and determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing concise written reports and recommendations for an optimal course of action. SPECIALIZED SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Three and one-half (3 1/2) years of professional work experience in Federal or State government tax administration. Such experience must have involved regulating tax compliance; managing cross-functional projects involving coordination across programs, technical, and/or operational teams, including responsibility for the planning, execution, and delivery of project outcomes; and must have demonstrated the knowledge of current Federal and State tax laws, policies, and processes; the ability to understand and interpret complex tax-related statutes, rules administrative codes, legislative documents and regulations. SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One (1) year of formal supervisory work experience overseeing a professional staff, performing duties which included: 1) planning, organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult problem areas; 4) training and developing subordinates; and 5) evaluating their work performance. MANAGERIAL APTITUDE REQUIREMENT: Managerial aptitude will be considered to have been met through successful performance of, or substantial participation in organizing, scheduling, and coordinating a group of activities in order to attain program objectives within time, resource and budgetary limitations; interest in management demonstrated by the performance of work assignments in a manner which clearly indicates awareness of problems and the ability to solve them; completion of educational or training courses in the areas of management accompanied by the application of principles, which were learned, to work assignments; management's observation and evaluation of the applicant's leadership and managerial capabilities; success in trial assignments to managerial and/or administrative tasks. SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Relevant substitutions, as described in the Minimum Qualifications Requirements, will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader).

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YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will 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 afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. 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 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 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. 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 employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of 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. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with