Job Description

Recruitment Information

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Recruitment Number OHHI-25167

The current vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position with the

Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT)

in

Downtown

.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL

20

APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

PLEASE APPLY

IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

S

alary:

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



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

Duties Summary

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The Economic Development Specialist series includes positions the duties of which involve supervising and participating in planning, developing and implementing economic development programs and activities.

Level V

is the senior, fully independent worker in the Economic Development Specialist series. The incumbent conducts research and analysis and develops promotional and industrial expansion programs for industries and commodities; makes recommendations on mainland and foreign marketing of assigned commodities or industries; identifies opportunities for the expansion of existing businesses; assists in the development of marketing organizations and participates in the promotion of effective relationships with retailers, wholesalers and others; and performs other related duties as assigned.

This class reflects responsibility for the performance of

varied, complex economic development activities

. The scope of work includes the

independent development of promotional programs and campaigns for the promotion of local products; the identification of opportunities for the establishment of new business or industry, the expansion of existing businesses and the attraction of business and industry to Hawaii and the conduct of research in support of such activities

.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a

MAJOR in marketing, business administration, business or commercial law, economics, finance, foreign trade, or a closely related field, which included completion of three semester credit hours in statistics

.

The education MUST have included knowledge of the

general principles of economics, business statistical methodology and business management and administration.

Specialized Experience:

Three and one-half (3-1/2) years

of professional work experience

demonstrating the possession and application of knowledge of marketing and business feasibility research and analysis; various phases of marketing including product development, pricing, sales, advertising and promotion, distribution and marketing controls; business practices pertaining to wholesale, retail, manufacturers' distribution, distribution costs, finance and tax structure, planning and management; and familiarity with governmental organizations and programs as they relate to business and economics

.

Driver's License:

Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Lift and Carry:

Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Substitutions Allowed:

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.



The information provided above represents a summary of the

complete Minimum Qualification Requirements

. To view the Requirements in their

entirety

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Other Information

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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 808-587-0936 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: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) 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 application.

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