Departmental Contracts Spclt, Prof Wkr III, Prof Trainee II, I - Project Control Section

Overview The authorized level of this position is Departmental Contracts Specialist. Applications are also being accepted down to the Professional Trainee I level if recruiting difficulties arise. Salary Range Departmental Contracts Specialist, SR-22: $5,369.00 - $6,535.00 per month Professional Worker III, SR-20: $4,961.00 - $6,043.00 per month Professional Trainee II, SR-18: $4,590.00 - $5,588.00 per month Professional Trainee I, SR-16: $4,243.00 - $5,162.00 per month Responsibilities Reviews and analyzes contracts and associated documents for compliance and consistency with applicable State laws, rules, regulations, policies and other requirements. Recommends and prepares needed revisions to contracts and guides program personnel in making such changes. Conducts research and develops special contracts for the Director's Office and/or the Administrative Services Office. Coordinates and monitors the various steps and processes necessary for the development and execution of contracts with program staff, the Administrative Services Office, the Director's Office, the Attorney General's Office, the Department of Accounting and General Services and contractors. Serves as departmental liaison with the Attorney General's Office regarding contracts. Provides research services, advice and technical assistance to program staff on contractual matters. Trains program staff involved in preparing, negotiating or managing contracts regarding proper procedures. Provides assistance in developing grant proposals and associated documents. Monitors grants to assure that all financial and other reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner. Assists in reviewing and evaluating requests for changes in contractual provisions, extensions of time and similar matters arising subsequent to contract execution. Conducts investigations into these matters as necessary. Keeps abreast of latest changes and developments in contract laws, legal opinions and other pertinent practices. Prepares correspondence and reports. Minimum Qualifications Basic Education/Experience Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Excess work experience that is comparable may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis. The background must demonstrate the ability to write clear reports, read and interpret complex material, and solve problems logically. Experience Requirement: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience as follows: No general experience required for Professional Trainee I. Six (6) months for Professional Trainee II level. One and one‑half (1‑1/2) years of progressively responsible professional or analytical work for Professional Worker III and Departmental Contracts Specialist levels. Specialized Experience: For the Departmental Contracts Specialist level, at least one (1) year of experience that includes substantial involvement in contract development and/or processing, reviewing and analyzing contracts, and assisting program personnel in contract development. Substitutions Allowed Satisfactory completion of all graduate or master’s degree requirements may substitute for one year of required general experience. Completion of a law degree may substitute for all required general and specialized experience. Excess specialized experience may substitute for general experience on a year‑for‑year basis. 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. Benefits Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year; 14 holidays during an election year. Vacation: 21 days per year for relevant bargaining units. Sick Leave: 21 days per year for relevant bargaining units. Health Insurance: State pays a portion of premiums for State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plans. Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees. Premium Conversion Plan: Allows deduction of health care premiums before payroll taxes. Flexible Spending Accounts: Island Flex program for health care and dependent care expenses. Retirement Plan: State contributions to a retirement plan with eligibility based on years of service and age. Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible employees may participate in a tax shelter annuity program. Deferred Compensation: Tax‑deferred retirement investment program with multiple options. Temporary Disability Insurance: For disability caused by non‑work related injury or illness. Social Security: State contributes to employee’s social security account. Workers’ Compensation: Coverage for medical expenses and partial wage support. Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees may join a union; service fees apply unless exempt. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hawaiʻi State Department of Education