VISITOR INFORMATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT III (DELEGATED)

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary:   Visitor Information Program Assistant III: $4,040 to $5,112 per month (SR-12, Steps C - I)

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

Shift work:  Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

This job posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145, Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm (HST).

The Department of Human Resources Development- State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.The Visitor Information Program Assistant III plans, assigns and reviews the work of lower level Visitor Information Program Assistants; conducts on-the-job training of subordinates as assigned and as needed; resolves operational problems except for unusual or complex cases which are referred to the supervisor; prepares and compiles operational reports; receives and resolves complaints or refers them to appropriate office as necessary; evaluates the work performance of subordinates; recommends approval or disapproval of requests for leaves of absence; prepares requisitions for supplies and other items; maintains daily log of all operational activities at airport and harbor terminals; and participates in special greeting assignments and conducts airport or harbor tours as required. Plans, assigns and reviews the work of lower level Visitor Information Program Assistants; conducts on-the-job training of subordinates as assigned and as needed; resolves operational problems except for unusual or complex cases which are referred to the supervisor; prepares and compiles operational reports; receives and resolves complaints or refers them to appropriate office as necessary; evaluates the work performance of subordinates; recommends approval or disapproval of requests for leaves of absence; prepares requisitions for supplies and other items; maintains daily log of all operational activities at airport and harbor terminals; and participates in special greeting assignments and conducts airport or harbor tours as required. This is in addition to the duties of the next lower level of this series. 

To view the Class Specification in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Basic Experience Requirement:  Applicants must possess experience which demonstrated the ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and a high degree of verbal skill.  This experience may be met from part-time and/or unpaid work.  However, there must be evidence that participation was on continuous basis, but not necessarily on a full-time normal work basis.  This requirement may also be met by possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent.

In addition to the Basic Experience Requirement, applicants must have progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality or any equivalent combination of training and experience described below.
 
General Experience:  Two (2) years work experience which demonstrated positive evidence that applicants possess patience, tact, and an even temper in meeting and dealing with others. Examples of desirable experience may include, but are not limited to, experience providing hospitality of customer service catering to the traveling public.

Supervisory Experience: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision.

Substitutions Allowed:  Successful completion of coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credit hours of coursework for six (6) months of General Experience, provided the coursework included at least three (3) semester credit hours of coursework in psychology, sociology, social work, or other behavioral science.

Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Clearance - Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of the application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE. 
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 808-587-2145 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: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Transportation (DOT) 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 the application.

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