ECONOMICS RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR - DOWNTOWN, OAHU
Apply NowCompany: State of Hawaii
Location: Hawaii National Park, HI 96718
Description:
Salary: See Position Description
Location : State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Job Type: Various
Job Number: OHHI-25092
Department: Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Division: Research & Economic Analysis Division
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number OHHI-25092
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: $10,578 to $16,933 per month (EM-08, Minimum to Maximum).
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
Administer a statewide program of economic research, planning and/or development; analyze, evaluate and interpret economic factors and conditions; oversee and/or conduct economic research studies and other assignments relating to countries in the Asia-Pacific region; examine and evaluate the economic conditions of the Asia-Pacific countries in relation to Hawaii's economic position; recommend economic and/or development goals for the State; provide consultative services to public and private agencies; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
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 four-year college or university with a major in economics or business administration which included at least 21 semester hours in economics plus three semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus.
Specialized Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience conducting economic research which demonstrated the ability to conduct high-level consultative or advisory work regarding the economic aspects of important diplomatic, executive or legislative programs or services; a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and theories as well as the implications and meaning of current economic activities; skill and facility in the organization, direction and coordination of complex and difficult research programs of a major economic significance; exceptional technical competence in economic research of high caliber resulting in important contributions to the fundamental knowledge in the field; and skill in the application of economic analysis in the formulation of sound projects and programs.
At least two years shall have involved the conduct of economic research relating to countries in the Asia-Pacific region which demonstrated knowledge of the economic growth, trends, policies, development strategies, and business practices of Asia-Pacific countries, such as China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia.
Supervisory Experience: In addition to the Specialized Experience described above, either concurrently or separately, applicants must have one year of work experience which included: 1) planning, organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult problem areas; 4) training and developing subordinates; and 5) evaluating their work performance and disciplining them when necessary.
Administrative Aptitude: Applicants must possess administrative aptitude. Administrative aptitude will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative aptitudes and abilities. Such evidence may be in the form of success in regular or special assignments or projects which involved administrative problems (e.g., in planning, organizing, promoting, and directing a program, including policy and budgetary considerations; providing staff advice and assistance in such matters); interest in management demonstrated by the performance of work assignments in a manner which clearly indicates awareness of administrative problems and the ability to solve them; completion of educational or training courses in the area of administration accompanied by the application of principles, which were learned, to work assignments; management's observation and evaluation of the applicant's leadership and administrative capabilities; success in trial assignments to managerial and/or administrative tasks.
Quality of Experience:Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he is being considered.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of thecomplete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, including prerequisite knowledges and abilities required, please CLICK HERE.
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Other Information
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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
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.
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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RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY)Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii?
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #1
Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
Which of the following reflects your current employment status?
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #2
Completion of this survey is mandatory. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
If you selected recently laid off in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please indicate the name of the employer from which you were laid off.
If you selected other in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please explain.
if these two options do not apply to you, please indicate "N/A."
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - 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.
You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded 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, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must 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 either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued)
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.
In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified.
Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The 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.
Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
A link to the Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Do you possess a bachelor's degree with a major in economics or business administration, which included at least 21 semester hours in economics plus 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus, from an accredited university or 4-year college?
If yes, you must submit transcripts, identified by job title and recruitment number, as verification.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
How many years of progressively responsible professional work experience conducting economic research which demonstrated the ability to conduct high-level consultative or advisory work as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, do you possess? Please note that at least 2 years of your experience must have involved the conduct of economic research relating to countries in the Asia-Pacific region which demonstrated knowledge of the economic growth, trends, policies, development strategies, and business practices of Asia-Pacific countries, such as China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
If you indicated that you do not possess the Specialized Experience Requirement in the question above, please indicate "N/A" below. If you possess the required Specialized Experience, identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information. All employers listed below must 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:
A. Name of employer, dates of employment, and your job title.
B. Describe this employer. Was this a government agency, private consultant, self employment, etc.? What kinds of services did it provide? To whom (describe clientele)?
C. Which department or section did you work in? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, avoid the use of vague terms such as "managed," "analyzed," etc. and instead be very specific and clear.
D. Describe your experience, if any with this employer as it demonstrated your abilities and knowledge in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and what happened thereafter. Include relevant examples. Treat each area separately and in the order given.
1) Ability to conduct high level consultative or advisory work regarding the economic aspects of important diplomatic, executive or legislative programs or services. Whom did you consult with or advise? For what purpose? What kinds of programs or services were involved?
2) Comprehensive understanding of economic principles and theories as well as the implication and meaning of current economic activities. How did you gain this understanding?
3) Skill and facility in the organization, direction and coordination of complex and difficult research programs of a major economic significance. What were the research programs you organized, directed and coordinated? Why were they economically significant?
4) Exceptional technical competence in economic research of high caliber. Why was your technical competence exceptional?
5) Skill in the application of economic analysis in the formulation of sound projects and programs. What was involved in your analysis? What factors were considered? What kinds of projects or programs were involved? What happened as a result of your analysis?
E. Describe your experience, if any with this employer involving the conduct of economic research relating to countries in the Asia Pacific region.
1) For this employer, what were the dates (from/to, month/year) of such experience in this region?
2) Which countries were involved?
3) How did your research demonstrate knowledge of the economic growth, trends, policies, development strategies and business practices of this region?
F. What were the name, job title, and general background of your supervisor?
G. How did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor?
H. Did this employer have or use a separate corporate office or research analysis unit which had formal responsibility for economic research? If yes, what was the relationship of your position to this entity?
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess graduate education with a major in Economics or Business Administration with an Emphasis in Economics, from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, you must submit copies of your official transcripts, identified by job title and recruitment number, as verification. Please note that your education may only be a partial substitution for the Specialized Experience Requirements.
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SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:
How many years of supervisory work experience which involved the following: 1) planning, organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult problem areas; 4) training and developing subordinates; and 5) evaluating their work performance and disciplining them when necessary; do you possess?
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SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE (continued): If you do not possess Supervisory Experience, please indicate "n/a" below.
If you possess Supervisory Experience, please address the questions below. For each employer and/or position in which you would like us to consider, include the following information:
A. Name of employer your official job title, employment dates and average number of hours worked. B. A brief description of your employer, including the type of agency and clientele served.C. The number of and job titles of each of the positions in which you supervised.D. A description of your supervisory duties as it involved the following. Be specific and give examples:(1) Planning, organizing, and directing the work of others;(2) Assigning and reviewing their work;(3) Advising them on difficult problem areas;(4) Timing and Scheduling their work;(5) Training and developing new employees; and(6) Disciplining them when necessary.E. What was the job title of your supervisor/manager? What was his/her job duties and responsibilities and how did your position, duties and responsibilities differ from that of your supervisor/manager?
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ADMINISTRATIVE APTITUDE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess Administrative Aptitude as stated on the job announcement?
If yes, identify the employer, your job title, dates, and how your job duties met this requirement. Did this employer have a separate corporate or administrative office which held formal responsibilities for all executive decisions, policies or procedures? If yes, what was the relationship of your position to this entity? How did your duties and authority differ from those of your own supervisor?
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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, provide the information in the space below or if you need additional space, submit a hard copy paper addendum to our office identified by the job title and recruitment number.
Required Question
Location : State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Job Type: Various
Job Number: OHHI-25092
Department: Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Division: Research & Economic Analysis Division
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number OHHI-25092
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: $10,578 to $16,933 per month (EM-08, Minimum to Maximum).
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
Administer a statewide program of economic research, planning and/or development; analyze, evaluate and interpret economic factors and conditions; oversee and/or conduct economic research studies and other assignments relating to countries in the Asia-Pacific region; examine and evaluate the economic conditions of the Asia-Pacific countries in relation to Hawaii's economic position; recommend economic and/or development goals for the State; provide consultative services to public and private agencies; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
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 four-year college or university with a major in economics or business administration which included at least 21 semester hours in economics plus three semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus.
Specialized Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional work experience conducting economic research which demonstrated the ability to conduct high-level consultative or advisory work regarding the economic aspects of important diplomatic, executive or legislative programs or services; a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and theories as well as the implications and meaning of current economic activities; skill and facility in the organization, direction and coordination of complex and difficult research programs of a major economic significance; exceptional technical competence in economic research of high caliber resulting in important contributions to the fundamental knowledge in the field; and skill in the application of economic analysis in the formulation of sound projects and programs.
At least two years shall have involved the conduct of economic research relating to countries in the Asia-Pacific region which demonstrated knowledge of the economic growth, trends, policies, development strategies, and business practices of Asia-Pacific countries, such as China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia.
Supervisory Experience: In addition to the Specialized Experience described above, either concurrently or separately, applicants must have one year of work experience which included: 1) planning, organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult problem areas; 4) training and developing subordinates; and 5) evaluating their work performance and disciplining them when necessary.
Administrative Aptitude: Applicants must possess administrative aptitude. Administrative aptitude will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary administrative aptitudes and abilities. Such evidence may be in the form of success in regular or special assignments or projects which involved administrative problems (e.g., in planning, organizing, promoting, and directing a program, including policy and budgetary considerations; providing staff advice and assistance in such matters); interest in management demonstrated by the performance of work assignments in a manner which clearly indicates awareness of administrative problems and the ability to solve them; completion of educational or training courses in the area of administration accompanied by the application of principles, which were learned, to work assignments; management's observation and evaluation of the applicant's leadership and administrative capabilities; success in trial assignments to managerial and/or administrative tasks.
Quality of Experience:Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he is being considered.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of thecomplete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, including prerequisite knowledges and abilities required, please CLICK HERE.
17160:012297:35:CLA
Other Information
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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
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.
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.
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The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
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RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY)Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii?
- State Recruiting Office
- Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office)
- Job Fairs
- Consolidated Theatres
- TheBus
- Shopping Mall Advertisements
- Print Advertisements
- Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.)
- Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)
- SkillBridge Program
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
- Governmentjobs.com
- Internships
- Other
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #1
Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
Which of the following reflects your current employment status?
- Currently working in the private sector
- Currently working for a non-profit organization
- Currently working for the federal government
- Currently working for the State of Hawaii
- Currently working for another State
- Currently working for a local county agency (e.g., Maui County, City and County of Honolulu)
- Recent Graduate (e.g., high school or college)
- Currently unemployed for the past six months or more
- Recently laid off in the past six months (if you select this option, please indicate the employer in the next question).
- Other (if you select this option, please explain in the next question)
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #2
Completion of this survey is mandatory. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
If you selected recently laid off in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please indicate the name of the employer from which you were laid off.
If you selected other in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please explain.
if these two options do not apply to you, please indicate "N/A."
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - 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.
You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded 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, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must 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 either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree with the above.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued)
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.
In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified.
Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The 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.
Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
A link to the Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety.
- I acknowledge I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the online job announcement.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Do you possess a bachelor's degree with a major in economics or business administration, which included at least 21 semester hours in economics plus 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus, 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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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
How many years of progressively responsible professional work experience conducting economic research which demonstrated the ability to conduct high-level consultative or advisory work as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, do you possess? Please note that at least 2 years of your experience must have involved the conduct of economic research relating to countries in the Asia-Pacific region which demonstrated knowledge of the economic growth, trends, policies, development strategies, and business practices of Asia-Pacific countries, such as China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia.
- I do not possess professional work experience conducting economic research which demonstrated the ability to conduct high-level consultative or advisory work as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- I possess less than three (3) years of professional work experience conducting economic research which demonstrated the ability to conduct high-level consultative or advisory work as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- I possess three (3) to less than five (5) years of professional work experience conducting economic research which demonstrated the ability to conduct high-level consultative or advisory work as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- I possess five (5) to less than seven (7) years of professional work experience conducting economic research which demonstrated the ability to conduct high-level consultative or advisory work as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- I possess seven (7) years or more of professional work experience conducting economic research which demonstrated the ability to conduct high-level consultative or advisory work as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
If you indicated that you do not possess the Specialized Experience Requirement in the question above, please indicate "N/A" below. If you possess the required Specialized Experience, identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information. All employers listed below must 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:
A. Name of employer, dates of employment, and your job title.
B. Describe this employer. Was this a government agency, private consultant, self employment, etc.? What kinds of services did it provide? To whom (describe clientele)?
C. Which department or section did you work in? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, avoid the use of vague terms such as "managed," "analyzed," etc. and instead be very specific and clear.
D. Describe your experience, if any with this employer as it demonstrated your abilities and knowledge in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and what happened thereafter. Include relevant examples. Treat each area separately and in the order given.
1) Ability to conduct high level consultative or advisory work regarding the economic aspects of important diplomatic, executive or legislative programs or services. Whom did you consult with or advise? For what purpose? What kinds of programs or services were involved?
2) Comprehensive understanding of economic principles and theories as well as the implication and meaning of current economic activities. How did you gain this understanding?
3) Skill and facility in the organization, direction and coordination of complex and difficult research programs of a major economic significance. What were the research programs you organized, directed and coordinated? Why were they economically significant?
4) Exceptional technical competence in economic research of high caliber. Why was your technical competence exceptional?
5) Skill in the application of economic analysis in the formulation of sound projects and programs. What was involved in your analysis? What factors were considered? What kinds of projects or programs were involved? What happened as a result of your analysis?
E. Describe your experience, if any with this employer involving the conduct of economic research relating to countries in the Asia Pacific region.
1) For this employer, what were the dates (from/to, month/year) of such experience in this region?
2) Which countries were involved?
3) How did your research demonstrate knowledge of the economic growth, trends, policies, development strategies and business practices of this region?
F. What were the name, job title, and general background of your supervisor?
G. How did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor?
H. Did this employer have or use a separate corporate office or research analysis unit which had formal responsibility for economic research? If yes, what was the relationship of your position to this entity?
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess graduate education with a major in Economics or Business Administration with an Emphasis in Economics, from an accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, you must submit copies of your official transcripts, identified by job title and recruitment number, as verification. Please note that your education may only be a partial substitution for the Specialized Experience Requirements.
- I do not possess Graduate education with a major in Economics or Business Administration with an Emphasis in Economics.
- I possess graduate-level coursework in Economics or Business Administration with an Emphasis in Economics, from an accredited college or university.
- I possess a Master's degree in Economics or Business Administration with an Emphasis in Economics, from an accredited college or university.
- I possess a PhD in Economics or Business Administration with an Emphasis in Economics, from an accredited college or university.
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SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:
How many years of supervisory work experience which involved the following: 1) planning, organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult problem areas; 4) training and developing subordinates; and 5) evaluating their work performance and disciplining them when necessary; do you possess?
- I do not possess supervisory experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- I possess less than one (1) year of supervisory experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
- I possess one (1) year or more of supervisory experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
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SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE (continued): If you do not possess Supervisory Experience, please indicate "n/a" below.
If you possess Supervisory Experience, please address the questions below. For each employer and/or position in which you would like us to consider, include the following information:
A. Name of employer your official job title, employment dates and average number of hours worked. B. A brief description of your employer, including the type of agency and clientele served.C. The number of and job titles of each of the positions in which you supervised.D. A description of your supervisory duties as it involved the following. Be specific and give examples:(1) Planning, organizing, and directing the work of others;(2) Assigning and reviewing their work;(3) Advising them on difficult problem areas;(4) Timing and Scheduling their work;(5) Training and developing new employees; and(6) Disciplining them when necessary.E. What was the job title of your supervisor/manager? What was his/her job duties and responsibilities and how did your position, duties and responsibilities differ from that of your supervisor/manager?
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ADMINISTRATIVE APTITUDE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess Administrative Aptitude as stated on the job announcement?
If yes, identify the employer, your job title, dates, and how your job duties met this requirement. Did this employer have a separate corporate or administrative office which held formal responsibilities for all executive decisions, policies or procedures? If yes, what was the relationship of your position to this entity? How did your duties and authority differ from those of your own supervisor?
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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, provide the information in the space below or if you need additional space, submit a hard copy paper addendum to our office identified by the job title and recruitment number.
Required Question