Job Description

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks.

The position is located in Honolulu, Oahu.

Salary: Commensurate with training and experience.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Holly McEldowney at (808) 587-0307 Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HST).

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Duties Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to protect, conserve, and preserve the Royal Mausoleum State Monument (also known as Mauna\'ala); to assist groups and individuals using the Monument to honor the Hawaiian royalty; and to interpret for visitors and users the history and cultural significance of the Monument and those buried on the grounds.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Citizenship Requirement: Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens, or nationals of the United States. Non-citizens with unrestricted employment authorization from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service may also apply.

Recommended Qualifications:

Knowledge of: History of the Royal Mausoleum State Monument, including its establishment and subsequent development; life histories and lineage of the Hawaiian royalty, their families, and advisors buried at the Monument; general protocols and conduct appropriate for activities at the Monument; Hawaiian language words, terms, and concepts applicable to the Monument and activities occurring on the grounds; Hawaiian history and culture sufficient to provide background and context for the Monument, those buried there, and the protocols and practices associated with the site; and general practices followed to protect, conserve, and preserve the integrity of the site.

Skills/Abilities to: Deal effectively and courteously with the general public; communicate effectively during public interactions, including talks and tours; maintain schedules reliably and accurately; understand and carry out oral and written instruction; prepare simple written and oral reports; and work well with people and co-workers.

Required Education: Graduation from high school.

Experience: Five (5) years of responsible work experience that demonstrates an ability to interact effectively with others to provide services, individually or collectively, to the public. Such experiences must demonstrate an ability to complete assigned tasks in a responsible and organized manner.

Preferred: Experience with the Royal Mausoleum State Monument in its entirety as a traditionally and culturally important place.

License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license, type 3 or higher, to drive in the State of Hawaii.

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Physical and Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.
Other Information

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a completed Non-Civil Service Application (HRD 278) to:
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Human Resources Office
Attention: Jodi Kurashige
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 231
Honolulu, HI 96813


Applications may also be submitted through email to: dlnr.jobs@hawaii.gov. Applicants must submit, at the time of application, evidence of the appropriate training (e.g., transcript or diploma) in order to be given credit for education and/or copy of appropriate license(s), as applicable.



Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Holly McEldowney, (Principal Archaeologist) Email: holly.mceldowney@hawaii.gov

Phone: (808) 587-0307
Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, 7:45 am \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm (HST)

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this exempt position.




EXEMPT BENEFITS This is a non-civil service position. Benefit information will be provided at time of offer by the Department Personnel Officer or Director of the hiring department. Listed below is a summary of the benefits the State offers to exempt employees, which is based on full-time employment. Paid Holidays
Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
Eligible for 21 days per year.
Paid Sick Leave
Eligible for 21 days per year.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee\'s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for eligible exempt employees.
Retirement Plan
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Premium Conversion Plan
Participating exempt employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible exempt employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes by setting aside money from their paychecks to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Transportation Benefits
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation
The State offers exempt employees a tax-deferred retirement savings program. This program allows employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions. A broad range of investment options are available to select from.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified exempt employees may be eligible to receive partial wage replacement, at no cost to the employee, for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security
As an employer, the State also contributes to an exempt employee\'s social security account.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an exempt employee\'s work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Exempt employees may have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation depending on the status of the exempt position.
The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13