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Recruitment Information · Recruitment Number Halawa to Kalihi & Downtown, Oahu Employment Only - The immediate vacancy in the Halawa to Kalihi area is located at the Halawa Correctional Facility. · Duties Summary · Supervise the work of a group of skilled tradesmen, helpers, equi ...

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Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number Halawa to Kalihi & Downtown, Oahu Employment Only - The immediate vacancy in the Halawa to Kalihi area is located at the Halawa Correctional Facility.

Duties Summary

Supervise the work of a group of skilled tradesmen, helpers, equipment operators, and laborers engaged in the construction, maintenance, alteration and repair of structures, buildings, roadways and parking areas, utility systems, adjacent grounds and other related areas; and perform other related duties as assigned.

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:

Experience and Training:

Eight years of work experience in performing a variety of work in the construction and maintenance of buildings, structures or utility systems, of which four years shall have been as a fully competent skilled worker and including one year of supervisory work experience which included the planning and scheduling of work of other fully competent workers, assigning and reviewing their work, and providing training; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge of:

Practices and methods used in building construction and maintenance trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting and automotive repair; the tools, equipment and material used in the building construction and maintenance trades; applicable building, electrical and fire codes and regulations; safety practices, codes and fire and safety regulations; principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to:

Plan, lay out, assign, direct and coordinate the work of skilled trades workers and laborers; schedule the work of trades workers so as to accomplish building construction or repair effectively; inspect the work of trades workers and detect flaws or defects in workmanship or materials; detect the malfunctioning of equipment and determine the necessary repairs required; read and interpret building plans and check construction or repair work for conformance thereto; estimate costs and quantities of labor, materials and equipment; give clear and concise oral and written instructions; maintain records and make operational reports; and maintain good working relationships with others.

License:
Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license. The immediate vacancy in Downtown requires one.

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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 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

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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DRIVER'S LICENSE
Some positions require a valid driver's license.

Do you possess a current, valid driver's license? If yes, submit a legible copy and indicate the recruitment title and number as verification.

Yes
No

03


EDUCATION

Formal education is not a requirement for these positions but may be awarded extra points or consideration in our evaluation.

Do you possess a certificate, diploma or degree in a trade from an accredited community college, technical school or other comparable institution above the high school level? If yes, please submit copies of your official transcripts, identified by job title and recruitment number, as verification.

Yes
No

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Experience Requirement

Do you have trades experience as described in the job announcement? If yes, please identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information.

All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Treat each change in employer or position separately.

The information for each employer should include:
Name of employer, your job title, dates of employment (from/to, month/year) and number of hours worked per week.
What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities?

For this employer and position, please describe in detail your duties in EACH of the following trades and give the average number of hours spent in EACH trade.

Treat each trade separately. If none, so indicate.

Air conditioning/refrigeration:

Carpentry:

Electrical:

Masonry:

Painting:

Plumbing:

Welding & ironwork:

Other (describe):
What was your skill level (choose one)?
apprentice/helper, journey/independent worker, **supervisor or higher.

If applicable:
When (date) did you attain journey status? When (date) did you attain Foreman or Supervisor status? In which trades?
Describe your supervisory duties, if any, w/ this employer. Include the number and titles of the positions you supervised.
How did your duties and responsibilities 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, please provide the information in the space below or if you need additional space, on a hard copy paper addendum submitted to our office and identified by job title and recruitment number.

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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