Welder, Utility Services

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 207294 - Manoa to Kahala, Oahu Employment Only

Duties Summary

Prepare plans and procedures for the development, implementation and maintenance of the State telecommunications system; conduct studies; assist the program administrator in the preparation of the program operating budget; and perform other related duties as assigned.

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Defense, Civil Defense Division, Telecommunications Branch. The position is responsible for developing plans for implementation and maintenance of emergency communications systems including communications security system programming and maintenance for the security of Hawaii and the United States in the event of an attack or a major disaster.

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 which included at least three semester hours of statistics covering the areas of probabilities, sampling techniques, standard deviations and distribution curves.

Excess work experience as described below or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study while fulfilling 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 have demonstrated the ability to write reports, read and interpret complex written material and solve complex problems as well as demonstrated knowledge of statistical concepts of probabilities, sampling techniques, standard deviation and distribution curves.

General Experience: One year of professional or other responsible analytical work which involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. The experience must have demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally as well as in writing, apply problem solving methods and techniques, identify alternatives, use judgment in determining appropriate alternatives for action, and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations.

Specialized Experience: Two and one-half years of responsible work experience in planning for telecommunications services which included providing advisory services in determining communications needs and planning for the systems and services required to meet those needs.

Such experience must have demonstrated a working knowledge of basic communication principles, techniques and practices and specialized analytical techniques for collecting and evaluating communications traffic patterns and loads.

Qualifying Telecommunications Planning Experience: Includes but is not limited to performing one or more of the following on a continuing assignment basis: advising users of the type of telecommunications services available and the relative advantages, limitations and costs of alternative methods of meeting their needs; developing plans and methods for improving services or meeting new requirements and for justifying the resources required to provide adequate services; or preparing or reviewing program plans for the development, expansion or modification of communications services.

Non-Qualifying Telecommunications Planning Experience: Clerical or administrative experience in computing charges for communications services or maintaining various communications records, experience in the installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, communications equipment operator's experience, or other work which does not require knowledge of basic communications principles, techniques and practices and of the interrelated functional components and operational procedures of a communication system.

Substitutions Allowed

• A master's degree in the field of electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of Specialized Experience.
• A Ph.D. degree in the field of electrical or electronic engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of Specialized Experience.
• Excess Specialized Experience may be substituted for General Experience on a year-for-year basis.

Citizenship Requirement: This position involves the performance of services in planning and executing measures for the security of Hawaii and the United States. Therefore applicants must be citizens of the United States.

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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 Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes.

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 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 your 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 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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CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT This position for Telecommunications Planner involves the performance of services in planning and executing measures for the security of Hawaii and the United States. Therefore, applicants MUST be citizens of the United States.

Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

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EDUCATION I possess and MUST provide verification (i.e, copies of my official transcripts), identified by job title and recruitment number, for the following choices. Mail or drop off within 5 days of filing this application to: Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street, Room 1100, Honolulu, HI 96813.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university which included at least three (3) semester credit hours of statistics covering the areas of probabilities, sampling techniques, standard deviations and distribution curves.
• Four years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study leading to a bachelor's degree, AND demonstrated knowledge of statistical concepts of probabilities, sampling techniques, standard deviation and distribution curves.
• Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from an accredited university.
• Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from an accredited university.
• I do not possess any of the above choices.

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General Experience Do you have at least ONE year of PROFESSIONAL or other responsible analytical work which involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action? If No, so state. If Yes, provide ALL of the following for EACH employer:

• Employer's name;
• Your official job title;
• Name and professional job title of your immediate supervisor;
• Describe your work in detail as outlined above in analyzing facts and other data;
• Describe how your work demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally as well as in writing, apply problem solving methods and techniques, identify alternatives, use judgment in determining appropriate alternatives for action, and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations.

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Specialized Experience Do you have at least TWO AND ONE-HALF years of responsible work experience in planning for telecommunications services which included providing ADVISORY services in determining communications needs and planning for the systems and services required to meet those needs? Such experience MUST have demonstrated a working knowledge of basic communication principles, techniques and practices and specialized analytical techniques for collecting and evaluating communications traffic patterns and loads. If No, so state. If Yes, provide ALL of the following for EACH employer:

• Employer's name;
• Your official job title and compensation level;
• Average number of hours per week spent SOLELY on telecommunication planning duties;
• Name and professional job title of your immediate supervisor.
• Describe this company or agency. Was this a private or public (governmental) organization? Describe the services that it provided. What types of customers did this company serve?
• Describe your work setting. What was the primary function of your position?
• Describe your duties in detail in EACH of the following areas:
• Provision of ADVISORY services, and assessment of communication needs and planning for the systems and services required to meet those needs;
• Give examples of the scope and complexity of the specific telecommunications systems you have planned (e.g., voice, data, radio, video and image communications systems and networks, cabling and infrastructure); and
• Methods and specialized analytical techniques you used for collecting and evaluating communications traffic patterns and loads. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.

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Additional Information Do you have any other information related to this position that you would like us to consider? If No, so state. If Yes, please provide the information in the space below.

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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