EMPLOYMENT SERVICE SPECIALIST II - TEMPORARY - WAILUKU / KAHULUI, MAUI

About the role

Performs a variety of employment service functions ranging from the simple to moderately complex which do not require the services of a fully trained journeyman specialist; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining applications for employment and assessing applicants' qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, suitability for employment or employment training;
• Determining job content and requirements;
• Developing methods and techniques for the improvement of personnel or employment programs;
• Referring applicants to suitable jobs.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional work experience in one or a combination of Type A or Type B experience below:
• Type A: Full-time experience in the field of: Employment service, personnel administration OR related fields which involved one OR more of the following duties and responsibilities: Obtaining applications for employment and assessing applicants' qualifications in terms of skills, knowledge, suitability for employment or employment training; Determining job content and requirements; Developing methods and techniques for the improvement of personnel or employment programs; and Referring applicants to suitable jobs.
• Type B: Professional experience in the field of social work OR related fields which involved assisting youths or adults with personal, social and emotional problems toward their resolution.

Qualifications

• Relevant Substitutions: May apply for positions requiring Type A or Type B experience.

Skills

Knowledge of various kinds of occupations and occupational requirements, employment interviewing or counseling, or personnel management principles, practices, and techniques.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment.
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate.
• 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.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• 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: Employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• 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: Employees can build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Sabbatical leaves with pay 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: The State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Pay

$4,725 per month (SR-18, Step D)

Schedule

Not specified