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Business Specialist – Economic Development Specialist IV (SR-24) – NON-CIVIL SERVICE Government Job Dept-Office of Economic Development Full Time

Recruitment Number

Please note that this recruitment will close at 4:30 p.m. HST on June 9, 2022.

 

Salary rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements or Pay Administration Policy as applicable.

 

ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL) NOTIFICATIONS: The Department of Human Resources will use ONLY electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status, processing of their applications and examination notices.

 

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 emails 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.

 

EXEMPT APPOINTMENT
This posting is for the County of Kaua’i, Office of Economic Development
Recruitment #: EXEMPT-2122-071
 

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact the County of Kaua’i, Office of Economic Development at (808)-241-4946 (Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST).  

Duties Summary

Under the general direction of the Director, the incumbent plans, coordinates, implements, and oversees activities for the Office of Economic Development’s Business Specialist Program.

Qualification Requirements

Qualifying work experiences are credited based on a 40-hour work week.

 

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in business or related field is a plus; and 

  • two years of progressively dependable experience in entrepreneurship, innovative activities, event planning, economic development, or a related field.

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.

 

License Requirement: At the time of appointment, the candidate selected may need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license if the position requires it.

 

Knowledge of: Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.  Present ideas and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences and respond effectively to inquiries.  Must have the ability to actively listen and participate in productive discussions among a wide variety of stakeholders to gain understanding on issues or projects.   Be able to express complex ideas in lay terms in written and oral communication.  Ability to make presentations in from of groups and use Power Point.

 

Ability to: Plan, organize and independently conduct complex research on business and economic subjects; apply theories and principles of marketing and industrial and agricultural development; identify marketing needs of various products and commodities and develop effective plans for the resolution of problems in the area; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively orally and written; maintain an awareness of mainland and foreign marketing conditions and trends, prepare comprehensive reports based on research findings.  Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines; should have a sense of urgency and ability to produce in a timely manner.  Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents including federal documents.  Demonstrated experience in coordinating and/or managing programs and events for entrepreneurs including multiple economic sectors including retail, tech., and innovation.  Ability to take programs/events from start to finish, keeping records, staying on budget and engaging stakeholders in the process.  Ability to interpret and categorize information provided by businesses to develop project and data documents.  Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.   Knowledge of statistical data, survey evaluations and data analytics a must.  MUST thrive in a TEAM atmosphere.

 

License: At the time of appointment, Candidate selected for hire must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent).

Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.

 

Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

 

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Additional Job Information

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.kauai.gov and click on Employment Opportunities, then click on JOB OPPORTUNITIES LISTING.  You will be able to view the job announcement and apply for this position and any position that is currently open.
 

Note: Copies of your cover letter, resume and valid motor vehicle operator’s license can be attached to your application, or you can mail or drop off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihu’e, HI 96766 or email at [email protected].   Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to the County of Kaua‘i, Office of Economic Development at (808) 241-4946.
 

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes, please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.
 

NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment. 

 

Benefits: As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following BENEFITS and associated deductions:

 

  • Pay Raises: Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 13, Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA).
  • Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire!  14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
  • Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire!  14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
  • Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
  • Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system.  However, there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at https://ers.ehawaii.gov/members/active for more information.
  • Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF).  Please see the EUTF website at https://eutf.hawaii.gov/ for current employee contribution rates.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
  • Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/ for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65. 
  • Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.     

What are the County benefits and mandatory deductions associated with this job being posted?
 
As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following BENEFITS and associated deductions:

  • Pay Raises: Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 13, Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) Professional and Scientific Employees.
  • Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire!  14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
  • Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire!  14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
  • Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day  every other year.
  • Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system.  However there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%.  Please see the ERS website at https://ers.ehawaii.gov/members/active for more information.
  • Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF).  Please see the EUTF website at https://eutf.hawaii.gov/ for current employee contribution rates.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
  • Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/ for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65.
  • Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.

01

REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.
The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. In general, proof of education obtained from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be submitted within ten (10) days of the filing of your application.

When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

  • I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information.

02

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified.

Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position.

Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

  • I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information.

03

CITIZENSHIP.
You must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. The requirements for Citizenship must be met at the time of hire.

Please note to be eligible for employment consideration, applicants must meet all public employment requirements, including citizenship/work authorization requirement. Our public employment law (Section 78-1 (c) of the Hawai’i Revised Statutes) states in pertinent part:

“All persons seeking employment with the government of the State or in the service of any county shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States, (emphasis added) and shall become residents of the State within thirty days after beginning their employment and as condition of eligibility for continued employment.”

For example: F-1 status and H1-B status have restrictions placed on the authorization to work in the United States. In addition, we do not accept employer sponsorship requests for employment.

I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information and:

  • can meet the requirement at the time of hire
  • cannot meet the requirement at the time of hire

04

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
EDUCATION. Do you possess an advanced degree in business or a related field?

NOTE: TO BE GIVEN CREDIT YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY.

  • Yes
  • No

05

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
EXPERIENCE. Do you possess two (2) years of progressively dependable experience in entrepreneurship, innovative activities, event planning, economic development, or a related field?

  • Yes
  • No

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Please describe the experience you would like us to consider. Be sure that your work experiences listed address ALL of the following items:

  1. Name of your employer;
  2. Your job title;
  3. Dates employed in this position (from/to, month/year);
  4. Average hours worked per week;
  5. Summary of your major duties and responsibilities in this position.

07

DRIVER’S LICENSE. This class requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent). Please note that the candidate selected for hire must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of appointment.

  • I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information.

08

AVAILABILITY. Are you willing to accept a temporary position?

  • Yes
  • No

09

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. Supporting documents as described in the job posting (Required Documentation) must be attached to your application, on file or received within ten (10) calendars days with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to complete your application. If you previously submitted documentation you may call or visit our office to verify that we have these documents on file.

Mail, e-mail or drop off: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766, [email protected] within 10 calendar days from filing this application.

  • I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information.

* Required Question

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