Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:
- graduation from high school, and
- one (1) year of experience which shall have involved meeting and dealing with people, and
- possession of a valid State of Hawai’i driver’s license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at the time of filing. You will be required to submit your valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
Note: possession of a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certificate, or other current equivalent certificate, is required prior to completion of probation.
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant’s training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai’i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: pertinent functions of County, State, and Federal agencies; community resources and their utilization; interviewing techniques; public relations; basic skills in reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to: communicate with clients; relate well to people of all ethnic and socio-economic groups; establish and maintain effective relationships with program participants and others; understand and explain written materials.
Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light