Recruitment Information

Recruitment number DHS 26-03

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL NEEDS ARE MET. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

The immediate vacancies are with the State of Hawai'i, Department of Human Services, Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Office and are located in downtown Honolulu on the island of O'ahu.

SALARY: $6,043 to *$7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Duties Summary

The Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD) is the largest division in the Department of Human Services (DHS). Staff and administrators provide a continuum of services through programs that serve different populations. These programs provide clients with monthly benefits to assist them with such essentials as food, shelter, and child care, as well as employment support and work-training and dependency diversion and prevention.

The function of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Office (SNAPO) is to plan the scope and content of program objectives, provide services and necessary support to implement objectives, formulate rules and procedures, implement and clarify program requirements and policies, monitor and evaluate program services, accomplishments, and expenditures, with the overall objective of providing low-income households with an effective and efficient means of obtaining a healthy and nutritious diet, while meeting federal regulations governing the SNAP.

Eligibility Program Specialist (EPS) V: Serves as a principal program specialist for SNAPO whose primary purpose is to formulate, complete, and submit State plans, develop and implement rules, policies, and procedures, procure contract services, and to monitor and evaluate contracted services and expenditures for the SNAP Office.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 808-586-4969 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 here.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Services (DHS) 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 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 email messages or fail to check your email account in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may not receive notifications about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature found in the 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 provides 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.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible if interested in this position vacancy. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based on other factors, including the date your application was received.

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Agency Information:
Department of Human Services (DHS)
1390 Miller Street, Room 202
Honolulu, HI 96813

Inquiries about this recruitment may be directed to:
DHS // Human Resources Office // Recruitment and Examination Staff
Phone: 808-586-4969
Email: asueoka@dhs.hawaii.gov