RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST

This position is exempt from civil service. 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: Submit a cover letter, a completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-civil Service Appointment HRD 278 (see link below to download the application), and a detailed resume to: Hawaii Public Housing Authority Human Resources Office – Building J 1002 N. School Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 Click here http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/application-for-non-civil-service-appointment/ for the State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment, HRD 278. Direct all inquiries regarding this position to: Hawaii Public Housing Authority Human Resources Office Phone: (808) 832-5978 Email: hphajobs@hawaii.gov Monday – Friday, 7:45 a m – 4:30 pm (HST) NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Public Housing Authority regarding this exempt position.

Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Eligible for 21 days per year.

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.

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.

The State provides a free life insurance policy for eligible exempt employees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As an employer, the State also contributes to an exempt employee's social security account.

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.

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.

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.

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The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised 01/13