Job Description

Recruitment Information

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Recruitment Number OHHI-25002

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

SALARY:

BAND A - Entry Level:

$4,495 to $6,399 per month (SR-18, Step D to M).

BAND A - Independent Worker:

$4,858 to $6,922 per month (SR-20, Step D to M).

BAND B - Journeyworker

: $5,258 to $7,485 per month (SR-22, Step D to M).

BAND B - Senior Specialist/Subject Matter Expert

: $5,918 to $8,422 per month (SR-24, Step D to M).

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.



A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

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Positions assigned to this level perform professional Information Technology work ranging from Entry/Trainee, Independent Worker, Journeyworker, and Senior Specialist/Subject Matter Expert levels.

PROGRAMMER:

Under general supervision, studies specific administrative, scientific, or engineering functions to determine, define, and formulate the applicability of new or modified application programs. Identifies all aspects of the assigned problem and evaluates user requirements in terms of the capabilities of the available hardware and software. Develops proper documentation that outlines the logical steps to be followed in solving the problem and prepares systems specifications, including input and output formats.

PROGRAMMER, SENIOR:

Under general direction, plans and performs the analysis of major activities and guides the subsequent design and implementation of systems for the application of electronic data processing or for the improvement of existing data processing applications. Job is primarily concerned with broad aspects of data processing systems with the objective of utilizing available hardware, software and personnel resources in the most efficient manner. Develops new and more effective interactions between systems while reducing redundancies in storage and processing. May supervise employees engaged in developing, maintaining, and modifying applications programs.

Entry Level:

Receives on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, methods and techniques fundamental to the Programmer series. Assignments range from the simple to the complex, and are selected and designed to develop the employee for progression to the Independent Worker level.

Independent Worker Level:

Performs moderately complex professional work in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and procedures. Assignments routinely encompass problems of average difficulty and complexity, requiring the independent application of technical knowledge, skills and sound judgment in applying fundamental principles and techniques, etc. in the area of Programming.

Journeyworker

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Performs complex professional work and exercises independent judgment, discretion and adaptation in determining an approach and applying broad concepts, subject matter knowledge, professional skills and techniques in order to successfully complete assignments and fulfill the full scope of responsibilities. Assignments require considerable knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies, regulations and procedures in a subject matter area or field of expertise; and typically requires the analysis and understanding of various factors, conditions, processes, functions etc., in order to formulate a feasible solution/work product. Controlling precedents, policies, procedures and decisions are not immediately apparent to problems being analyzed. Positions may be assigned work as a generalist, performing the full range of professional work from simple to highly complex assignments, but spends the majority of work time performing complex professional work. Positions may be assigned work as a specialist performing the full range of work in a specialized area encompassing a range of complexity from simple to highly complex work, but spends a majority of work time performing complex work in the specialized area.

Senior Specialist/Subject Matter Expert:

Performs the most advanced level or work, requiring the application of comprehensive and in-depth knowledge, and seasoned judgment. As the senior specialist, positions serve as a project or team leader initiating, coordinating, and completing highly complex projects. Projects are of such scope and complexity to require directing a team of lower level specialists at the journeyworker level, and ensuring accuracy and timely completion. As the subject matter expert, positions perform the most complex work in a particular subject matter area for a majority of work time on a regular and continuing basis; and/or provides expert advisory, consultative, and technical guidance to others on their respective area of expertise. Assignments require the resolution of novel, controversial or unusual situations; encompass a broad range of elements, some of which are conflicting and difficult to reconcile or accommodate; and/or involve responsibility for highly complex projects and/or activities that require the consideration and reconciliation of various issues of an unprecedented nature. Decision-making is difficult because of the uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation and evaluation of processes that result from events such as continuing and frequent changes in program, technological developments, unknown phenomena, or conflicting requirements. The work requires originating new techniques and/or standards.

SPECIALTY AREA:

BAND A

: Under general supervision, maintains and modifies operating systems. Typically works on utility programs, macros, and other general purpose operating programs. Responsibilities include program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. May work with new operating programs of moderate complexity and scope, and provides continuing technical support to applications programmers.

BAND B

: Installs systems software, debugs, tests and maintains some or all of a computer system's software (e.g., operating systems, network, database management systems, etc.) in a user organization; provides technical assistance/advice to systems analysts, application programmers, database analysts, network analysts, and operations personnel; and develops and implements systems programming standards and procedures.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK

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The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.



Excess Information Technology Experience as described below or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

Specialized Experience:

BAND A: Zero (0) to two (2) years of Information Technology (IT) work experience which included professional work experience in the Programmer specialty area; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

BAND B: Two (2) to four (4) years of professional Information Technology (IT) experience in the Programmer specialty area or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Job Related Competencies Required:

Depending upon the level you are interested in and being considered for, applicants must possess experience and/or training which demonstrates a basic understanding of at least some of the following competencies: Customer Focus, Initiative, Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Competence, and Organizational Awareness.



The information provided above represents a

summary

of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their

entirety,

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Other Information

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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call (808) 587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.



Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

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.



In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.



Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.



, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.