ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III AND IV – LIHUE, KAUAI

Administrative Specialist

Recruitment Information: The current vacancy is located in Lihue and is with the Department of Health.

Level III - $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) Level IV - $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary: NOTE: THESE VACANCIES ARE NOT SECRETARIAL, CLERICAL, OR OFFICE SUPPORT POSITIONS. The Administrative Specialist aids in getting things done through knowledge of and skill in dealing with organizations, work flow processes, funding, resources, equipment and the other tools or resources of management. The focus of the work is in the management of financial and human resource; however, a position in this series also performs key work in several other vital functions or services, such as program evaluation and analysis, budgeting, management analysis, procurement, service contract negotiations and administration, reports management, data processing and similar or closely related activities. Level III position is responsible for assisting a higher level Specialist or Officer in overseeing the administrative aspects of a program and organization. Duties include managing operational details; providing guidance and advice to component organizational units; overseeing conformance to administrative plans, policies and procedures; and serving as liaison between the program and other offices and agencies; and performs other duties as assigned. Level IV position is responsible for assisting a program manager/administrator in developing and overseeing the administrative aspects of a program and organization. Positions in this class are responsible for providing independent professional administrative support services in managing the resources of the program and organization, primarily its fiscal and human resources; and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified. 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. Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Specialized Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years for Level III, and for Level IV, two and one-half (2-1/2) years of business administration, public administration, or other responsible professional experience which required a high degree of analytical skill (e.g., operation 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. Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Relevant substitutions, as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.