Job Description

Foster meaningful connections, drive public education, and enhance
community engagement as a Community Relations Specialist!
The , Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division, is hiring a Community Relations Specialist II position located at Kapolei Hale. This position assists in planning and implementing the division's community engagement program, which includes community relations, public education and outreach, liaison and engagement with various city and external agencies and community groups, disseminating information through various media.Examples of duties of a Community Relations Specialist II, include but are not limited to the following:

• Outreach to the general public, schools and community groups towards increasing participating in division community engagement programs.
• Conducting internal and external surveys to assess program success.
• Partnering with Federal, State and City agencies on coordinated education, outreach efforts and community engagement projects.
• Promoting community-wide interest in community engagement programs and assists the Public Information Officer with developing marketing strategies for program success via various media outlets such as public service announcements, radio, television, newspaper, website and social media outlets.
• Assisting in planning and implementing the division's community engagement program to include but not limited to Adopt-A-Park of developed and undeveloped park land, community service projects, Bench Donation, Planting Program and division park clean-up events, etc.
• Conducting staff training of policies and procedures related to community engagement programs.
• Utilizing light motorized vehicle to travel to island-wide sites to conduct trainings and attend conferences, etc.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening as well as future vacancies for this job title.Applications must be submitted online by January 25, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- are subscribed to e-mail notices;
- check your spam folders; and
- add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four year college or university with major work in business or public administration, the social sciences or a related field.Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application; or mail or drop off a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in accounting or in business administration with courses in accounting.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two (2) years of responsible experience involving community or public service, social assistance or similar programs.Applicable Skills:

• Knowledge of basic government functions, programs and services.
• Knowledge of characteristics and peculiarities of the community served; the structure, functions and purposes of community organizations and interest groups.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work; and work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with leaders of community, civic and other interest groups.
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of program and recommend improvements.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Valid Hawaii driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation100%

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