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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE

County of Hawai`i

OPEN-COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBLE LIST

CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: This is for civil service employment with the County of Hawai`i. You must meet the minimum qualification

requirements and other public employment requirements. Applicants will be referred to the employing department or agency in the order of their examination grade and availability for employment. The employing department or agency may select any one of the eligibles referred. The names of those not selected will be kept on the eligible list for one year from the date of placement on the list for future employment consideration.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Conducts swimming classes at swimming pools; serves as lifeguard and swimming pool attendant; and

Performs Other Related Duties As Required. Minimum qualifications & Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high

school. Applicants must submit Supplemental Information Sheet For Swimming Instructor with their application.

License and Certificate Requirements: Possession of a current Hawai`i Heart Association or American Red Cross Cardio-

Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer Certificate (CPR/PR), a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate, a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training with First Aid Certificate and a valid driver’s license. (Present at time of filing or attach copies of the above with the application - failure to do so will result in the application not being accepted.) (AMENDED)

Physical Requirement: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition

standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties as prescribed in the County of Hawai`i's Pre-Entry

Medical Examination Guide. The Pre-Entry Medical Examination Guide is on file for public inspection at the Department of Civil

Service.

EXAMINATION PARTS AND WEIGHTS

Performance Test - Pass/Fail Basis Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) - 100%

PERFORMANCE TEST - The performance test will consist of a variety of swim and rescue events. Candidates will be notified by

mail of the date, time, place, and requirements of the performance test.

EXAMINATION - This examination will consist of a training and experience evaluation based on the applicant's education and

experience as presented in the application. The minimum passing score is 70, which indicates that the kind and length of

experience is of the minimum required. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week if the employment was on a part-time basis.

INTERVIEW AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION - Eligibles who are certified to vacancies may be subjected to a

selection interview. The person(s) selected must also pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by the County

Physician prior to any appointment being made.

AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN U.S.: Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens or nationals of the United States. Persons with employment authorization from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security may also apply.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: 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 have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a volunteer or part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Verification of any volunteer work performed may be requested.

EXAMINATION: Unless otherwise specified in this announcement, you must qualify on an appropriate examination designed to measure applicants’ knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of the duties and responsibilities of the class of work. If you are required to report for a written and/or performance examination, you will be notified at a later date of the time and place of the examination. Disabled persons who require special accommodations should call the Recruitment & Examination Division at (808) 961-8361 as soon as possible. They also must submit a written request with documentation from a professional (who is qualified to make a diagnosis of such medical condition) verifying proof of the medical condition and the need for the accommodation. Such documentation must be submitted to the Recruitment & Examination Division 10 working days prior to the reporting date.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.

Qualified applicants with a disability must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the position in question. The County of Hawaii is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. Offers of employment with the County of Hawaii will be conditioned on the results of a pre-entry medical examination with the County Physician.

Administrative Review And Appeal Administrative Review: If you do not agree with an action taken on your application, you should FIRST request an administrative

review with the Department of Civil Service. This must be done within 10 calendar days following the date your notice was sent. Requests must be in made, in writing, to the Department of Civil Service, Recruitment & Examination Division, at the address listed on this announcement. Your letter requesting the administrative review must include: 1) the job title, recruitment number, and the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review, and 2) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the 10-day limit, no administrative review will be conducted.

Appeal: If you do not agree with the administrative review decision or action taken by the Department of Civil Service, you may

appeal to the County of Hawai’i Merit Appeals Board within 20 calendar days from the date your notice was sent. Appeals to the Merit Appeals Board must be completed on forms available at the Department of Civil Service. Appeals must be sent to the Merit Appeals Board, c/o Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite No. 2, Hilo HI 96720-4224. A change in rating will not affect the employment consideration of referred applicants or of an applicant’s appointment.

Supplemental information

Eligible list may also be used for future County-wide temporary vacancies for this class of work during the one year life of the

eligible list. Temporary appointments may lead to conversion to permanent employment. Selective certification may be applicable in certain instances for certain positions requiring special qualifications in addition to those listed.

HAWAII COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Published Hawaii Tribune Herald, West Hawai`i Today, & Honolulu Star Bulletin: August 21, 2005

HOW TO APPLY: Call the County of Hawaii's 24-hour job-hotline at # (808) 961-8618, or apply in person at the Department of Civil Service, County of Hawaii, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite No. 2, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720, telephone # (808) 961-8361 or Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740. Text telephone users (for persons with hearing/speaking impairments) can call the Department of Civil Service at # (808) 961-8619. Applications can be downloaded from the County’s “employment opportunities” web page at www.co.hawaii.hi.us. The downloaded applications should be mailed, faxed, or submitted in person to the Department of Civil Service by the closing date or submitted in person to the Kona Mayor’s Office.

WHEN TO FILE: File the application immediately. Mailed applications and supplemental materials should be postmarked by midnight of the

closing date to file applications. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming 5 or 10 point Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD 214 and/or other substantiating documents.

NOTIFICATION: You will be notified in writing of your application status and employment eligibility.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: Career opportunity and mobility in a merit system, sick leave and vacation earnings, paid holidays, life, dental,

medical, vision and prescription drug insurance plans, employer paid retirement plan, social security, flexible spending plan, tax-sheltered

savings and investment program, mortgage loans through the State Employees' Retirement System, credit union membership. Persons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.