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Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 208319 - Temporary Employment in Downtown, Oahu Only - $3,249 (SR-18) and $3,511 (SR-20) per month

NOTE: 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. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become 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 an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Duties Summary

Level II: Receive progressive training in management analysis fundamentals and begin to apply this knowledge by performing management analysis work in a trainee capacity; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Level III: Participate in the analysis, evaluation, development and implementation of management applications to meet the needs of the agencies served; prepare reports of findings and recommendations; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the 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: Your calculation of experience must be based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Excess experience of the type and quality described below, or any administrative, professional, technical, or other responsible work which required a high degree of analytical skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

General Experience: Six months of work involving the analysis and evaluation of managerial policies, systems, methods and practices in the development and/or improvement of same.

Specialized Experience: None for Level II and for Level III, one year of management analysis experience; viz., experience in conducting organizational analyses, work measurement/methods studies, management information systems design and evaluation, and management surveys in order to identify problem areas and develop recommendations for improving the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of a given operation through the proper application of sound methods, principles and practices of management.

Substitutions Allowed

• Excess Specialized Experience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a master's degree with specialization in management, public administration, or a related field, which provided knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and methodologies of management, may be substituted for six months of Specialized Experience.
• Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a Ph.D. degree as described above may be substituted for one and one-half years of Specialized Experience.

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Other Information

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

To receive credit for substitute, on call or volunteer experience, applicants should 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 submitted within five working 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 understand the above information.

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EDUCATION Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or 4-year college? If yes, you must submit transcripts, identified by job title and recruitment number, as verification.

• Yes
• No

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General Experience Do you have at least six months of professional work experience as described on the job announcement?

If Yes, Identify Each Experience You Would Like Us To Consider And Provide The Following Information. All Employers Listed Below Should Also Be Listed On Your Application. Any Information You Submit May Be Verified. Treat Each Change In Employer Or Position Separately. The Information For Each Employer Should Include E. How did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your own supervisor?

• Employer name, dates of employment and your job title.
• Description of employer, services provided, and clientele served. Which department did you work in?
• What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, avoid use of vague terms such as "was responsible for," "analyzed," "see attached resume," etc.
• Describe your experience and give examples of how you were involved in analyzing and evaluating managerial policies, systems, methods and practices.
• Describe the analytical methods you used.
• What types of improvements did you recommend and implement?
• About how many hours per week was spent in duties D1 and D2? Do not include time spent in other unrelated duties.
• Did this employer have a separate corporate or executive office(r) to whom management decision were referred? What was the relationship of your position to this entity?

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SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED As stated on the job announcement, certain advanced graduate degrees may be substituted for part of the required experience. Do you possess graduate education that you would like us to consider? If yes, you must submit copies of your OFFICIAL transcripts, identified by job title and recruitment number, as verification.

• Yes
• No

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (For The Management Analyst III Only) Provide the following information for EACH position where you are claiming Specialized Experience. All employers listed should be listed on your application. TREAT EACH POSITION SEPARATELY. CLEARLY LABEL YOUR RESPONSES. E. How did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your own supervisor?

• Employer name, dates of employment (from and to; MONTH and year) and your job title.
• Description of employer, services provided, and clientele served. Which department did you work in?
• What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, avoid use of vague terms such as "analyzed," "was responsible for," "see attached resume," etc.
• Give a detailed description of your management analysis duties:
• What types of analytical methods did you use (e.g., time and motion studies, management surveys, etc.)?
• Explain how you applied these analytical tools and methods. Briefly describe examples of significant management analysis studies you completed (e.g., work flow studies, data requirements studies, etc.).
• How did you use your studies to develop and implement recommendations to improve the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of your program? What were some of the measurable results of your recommendations (e.g., improved processing time by 20%, etc.).
• Give details of how you formally documented the results of your studies and worked to get concurrence from key staff members.
• About how many hours per week was spent in duties D1 to D4? Do no include time spent in other unrelated duties.
• Did this employer have a separate corporate or executive office(r) to whom management decisions were referred? What was the relationship of your position to this entity?

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Supporting documents such as transcripts, driver’s license, or professional licensure as described in the job posting must be on file with the Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) to complete your application. Note: You must re-submit supporting documents to HRD if they were submitted:

• to the City & County of Honolulu;
• to the Hawaii State Judiciary;
• to the Hawaii Department of Education;
• to HRD prior to July 2006.

Please Select From One Of The Statements Below

• Supporting documents are attached.
• Supporting documents were previously submitted to the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Resources Development.
• Supporting documents are forthcoming and will be mailed to: Department of Human Resources Development, 235 S. Beretania Street, Room 1100, Honolulu, HI 96813.
• Required Question