Recruitment Number
Please note that this recruitment will close at 4:30 p.m. HST on June 21, 2023.
Salary rate is determined on qualifications and may be paid up to $97,212.00 per year.
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EXEMPT APPOINTMENT
(NON-CIVIL SERVICE RECRUITMENT)
Recruitment #: EXEMPT- 2223-135
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact the County of Kaua‘i, Housing Agency at (808) 241-4423 (Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. HST).
Duties Summary
Assists in the management and administrative support services of the County’s Housing Agency; assists in planning, developing, and coordinating plans, programs, and activities related to the Agency; assists in developing and implementing short and intermediate range plans to address the affordable housing needs of the community and performs other related duties as required.
Qualification Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifying work experiences are credited based on a 40-hour work week.
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in business or public administration, economics, or a related field; and
- four (4) years of professional work experience which demonstrates a working knowledge of housing or property management.
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/she is being considered.
License Requirement: At the time of appointment, the candidate selected may need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license if the position requires it.
Knowledge of: Federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing housing, including affordable housing; federal HOME Investment Partnership Program and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program; public relations; property development; public and private financing; principles, methods and techniques which apply to housing, including affordable housing; research methods and techniques; and report writing.
Ability to: Read, comprehend, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing housing, including affordable housing; plan, organize and coordinate work; obtain and analyze data; maintain records; present ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others.
Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition 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
Additional Job Information
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.kauai.gov and click on Employment Opportunities, then click on JOB OPPORTUNITIES LISTING. You will be able to view the job announcement and apply for this position and any position that is currently open.
Note: Copies of your cover letter, resume and valid motor vehicle operator's license can be attached to your application, or you can mail or drop off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihu'e, HI 96766 or email at hrrecruitment@kauai.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to the County of Kaua‘i, Housing Agency at (808) 241-4423.
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, please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.
NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.
Additionally, persons appointed to exempt positions, employment is considered "at will," which means that the employee may be discharged from employment by the hiring department head or designee at any time.
Benefits: As a full-time position, this position comes with the following
BENEFITS and associated deductions:
BENEFITS and associated deductions:
- Pay Raises: This position is an excluded managerial position that receives pay raises based on Executive Orders signed by the Mayor.
- Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
- Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
- Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
- Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system. However, there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at https://ers.ehawaii.gov/members/active for more information.
- Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF). Please see the EUTF website at https://eutf.hawaii.gov/ for current employee contribution rates.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
- Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/ for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65.
- Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.