Job Description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2023-24

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of the Department of Human Resource Development website.

Salary: $4,692 to $5,712 per month (SR-22, Step C to H)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant\'s qualifications and other relevant factors.

As a condition of employment with the State of Hawaii, all qualified external candidates who have been given a conditional offer of employment must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination

This job posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145, Monday - Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM (HST).

The Department of Human Resources Development-State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Duties Summary

The Safety Management Specialist (SMS) IV position plans, organizes and executes safety and certification programs for airport operations, including aircraft rescue and firefighting; implements SMS to assess safety management components, such as safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion; collects and analyzes data, providing system evaluation; takes corrective action as needed; may perform internal evaluations; performs other related duties as required.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements at the date of the application:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor\'s degree.
Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2 -1/2) years of progressively responsible professional (1) work experience in a safety or risk management program with responsibility for developing policies and procedures; (2) conducting inspections and evaluations of facilities and operations for compliance; (3) recommending and implementing corrective actions; and (4) developing training curriculum and conducting training of personnel. Such work experience may have been performed in a line, staff or management capacity, and must have demonstrated strong technical knowledge of FAA directives, laws, rules and regulations relating to airport certification and safety.

Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess the supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspect of supervision, by serving as a group or team leader, in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exits; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Driver\'s License: Applicants must possess a valid driver\'s license at the time of appointment.

Security Identification Area (SIDA) clearance- Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, person who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years.

The cost for the records check will be the applicant\'s responsibility.

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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 accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145 for assistance.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.

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.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
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