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Recruitment Number 23-0489 – This vacancy is located at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.Salary: $5,713 to $6,949 per month (SR-24, Step D to I).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications and other factors.
- Duties Summary
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Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the operation of the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery; and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of application.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Excess work experience as described below in the experience section or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional, or other analytical work experience which would provide knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study while completing a prescribed college curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clearly and comprehensively, such materials as reports and analyses; read and interpret complex written materials; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.General Experience: Three and one-half (3 1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved significant responsibility for performing and/or participating in the managerial aspects of a program or operation. Such experience must have involved recommending operating policies and procedures; participating in the preparation of budget and expenditure plans; evaluating program operations and recommending improvements; and recommending allocation/utilization of resources to meet program/operational goals and objectives.
At least one (1) year of this experience must have been performed in relation to managing a facility/area that is regularly used by the public. Such experience must have included responsibility for coordinating and directing the work of others in maintaining the facility; providing for safety and security; and maintaining effective relationships with individuals and groups.
In addition, either concurrently or separately, applicants must possess one (1) year of experience which involved coordinating, planning, and/or directing funeral services/operations, including services for those who qualify for veteran death benefits (e.g., as a funeral director, cemetery director, mortuary manager, cemetery manager, or other related capacity). Such experience must demonstrate knowledge of military protocol, procedures, and rules and regulations concerning funeral services for veterans.
Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitution Allowed:
A. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. However, the MBA degree may not be substituted for the one year of experience which involved managing a facility/area that is regularly used by the public, nor for the one year of experience which involved coordinating, planning, and/or directing funeral services/operations.
B. A Ph.D. degree in Business Administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience. However, the Ph.D. degree may not be substituted for the one year of experience which involved managing a facility/area that is regularly used by the public, nor for the one year of experience which involved coordinating, planning, and/or directing funeral services/operations.License: A valid driver’s license is required at time of appointment.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.02093:032392:13:AK
- Other Information
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The State of Hawai’i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellationELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
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 email-box 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 in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office’s Levels of Review.
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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 www.eutf.hawaii.gov 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 http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
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 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.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee’s job is excluded from collective bargaining.
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.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii’s Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
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APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT – REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
The responses you provide 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 receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded 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.
To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office as soon as possible. Our mailing address is: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street–11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
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APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued)
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The 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. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be prorated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be prorated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.- I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above.
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APPLICANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT – MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement.- I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete M I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university? If “Yes”, you MUST submit a copy of your OFFICIAL transcripts, identified by job title and recruitment number.- Yes
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Provide the following for EACH position you would like us to consider. If none, state “N/A”.All employers listed should also be listed on your application. Treat each employer or position separately.
A. Name of employer, your job title, dates of employment.
B. A description of this employer and its major departments. What kinds of services did it provide? To whom (describe clientele)?
C. In which department did you work? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties?
D. Give a detailed description of your work experience. Be sure to give relevant examples and to describe your specific role in each of these areas:1) Recommending operating policies and procedures. What kinds of policies and procedures? To whom did you make these recommendations? What happened as a result of your recommendations?
2) Participating in the preparation of budget and expenditure plans. What was your specific role in the preparation of the budget or expenditure plans? What was the scope of the budget, and what kinds of factors were considered? Who had the final decision on the budget?
3) Evaluating program operations and recommending improvements. What steps did you take in such evaluations? What kinds of program operations were involved? What happened as a result of your recommendations?
4) Recommending allocation/utilization of resources to meet program/operational goals and objectives. What kinds of resources? What kinds of goals and objectives? Who decided upon these goals and objectives? What happened as a result of your recommendations?
E. How did your responsibilities and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
F. Was there a separate corporate office or officer with managerial authority? Please explain.
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Please describe your one year experience in managing a facility/area that is regularly used by the public. If none, state “N/A”.In your description, please include the following information. Treat each change in position or employer separately.
A. Name of employer, your job title, and employment dates.
B. A description of the employer, the services provided, and clientele served.
C. A description of the facility or areas you managed and its primary users.
D. A description of your specific management duties, including the number and job titles of the positions or groups you supervised, if any.
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Please describe your one year experience involving the coordination, planning and/or directing of funeral services/operations. If none, state “N/A”Include the following information for each employer. Treat each change in position or employer separately.
A. Name of employer, your job title, and employment dates.
B. Description of this employer, kinds of services provided, and typical clientele.
C. A description of your duties specifically pertaining to coordination, planning and/or directing of funeral services/operations (e.g., as a funeral director, cemetery director, mortuary manager, cemetery manager or other related capacity).
D. Provide your best estimation of the average percentage of time spent in servicing deceased civilian vs. military (including veterans, spouses or family).08
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
As stated on the job announcement, certain advanced graduate degrees may be substituted for part of the required experience. Do you possess graduate degrees that you would like us to consider? If yes, submit copies of your OFFICIAL transcripts, identified by job title and recruitment number, as verification.- Yes
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SUPERVISORY APTITUDE REQUIREMENT
Supervisory experience is not a requirement but applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Such supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties. Do you possess such aptitude or experience? If no, state “N/A”.If yes, identify each employer, your job title, dates of employment (month/year), number and job titles of employees supervised. Be sure to clearly describe your duties, including the level of authority in which you would like us to consider. All employers listed here must also be included in your application. Please refer to the minimum qualification requirements for further information.
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