Location
Hilo, HI | United States
Job description
Duties Summary
Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities to implement County, State, or community initiatives to address matters of public concerns such as juvenile delinquency, domestic violence, drugs, etc.; serves as liaison between government and community organizations; conducts regular meetings to ensure viability of programs; researches and initiates grant funding opportunities; performs other related duties as assigned.
There are two (2) immediate vacancies with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney:
- one (1) full-time temporary, not-to-exceed 06/30/2024 vacancy with the Victim/Witness Unit in Hilo
- one (1) full-time temporary, not-to-exceed 12/02/2024 vacancy with the Crime Prevention Unit in Hilo
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties - Participates in the overall planning discussion and development of projects and objectives.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates activities to facilitate the implementation of projects.
- Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with representatives from the State, Federal, and County agencies, and public and private community organizations to encourage support and participation.
- Serves as liaison between intergovernmental agencies and community organizations.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts regular meetings island-wide to ensure projects are viable and acceptable to the communities.
- Speaks before interested groups; develops public information materials such as brochures; prepares press releases on projects and promotion of activities.
- Researches, evaluates, prepares, and submits grant applications from public and/or private funding sources that support the goals and objectives of the project.
- Meets with organizations to promote the establishment of community service providers to support project goals and objectives.
- Organizes and coordinates volunteer services to support projects and assist with activities.
- Maintains records and database of resources related to projects; prepares project reports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:
- graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, administration of justice, education, psychology, sociology, or a related field (scan and attach your official college transcript to your application), and
- two (2) years of work experience in conducting training or educational workshops, facilitating community group activities, or researching and preparing grant applications, and
- ability to travel independently to various geographic locations. This requirement may be fulfilled by the possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3), a valid comparable driver's license, or use of other means of transportation that meets position needs.
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: public relations; principles of motivational and group dynamics; research methods and techniques; grant writing; report and letter writing; government organizations and functions; operation of personal computers.
Ability to: plan, organize, coordinate, and facilitate group activities, meetings, and training sessions; research and summarize data; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with government, community, and private agency personnel; deal tactfully with government officials, employees, and public; operate personal computer and various software applications; attend island-wide meetings and events in rural areas and during non-regular work hours.
Physical 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
Supplemental Information Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
- an official college transcript,
- a valid driver's license,
- a temporary assignment verification,
- professional licenses, and/or
- certificates,
Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
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