Flight Paramedic; On-Call​/Relief

Recruitment Number

Open-competitive

Participates in various community relations activities, assists in planning and executing a program that supports the community projects of the Kauai Police Department, and performs other related duties as required.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree, and one and one half (1 ½) years of responsible experience involving community or public service, social assistance or similar programs.

License Requirement:
Possession of an appropriate valid motor vehicle operator’s license as required.

Knowledge of: basic functions, programs and services of the Kauai Police Department; characteristics and peculiarities of the community served; research methods and statistical procedures; the structure, functions and purposes of community organizations and interest groups; report writing.

Ability to: understand basic concepts pertinent to programs of the Kauai Police Department; communicate effectively; meet and deal tactfully and effectively with community leaders, civic and other interest groups; plan, organize and facilitate meetings and various other community gatherings; articulate with strong communication and organizational skills; multi-task with minimal supervision; prepare charts, graphs and other presentations; keep records and prepare reports.

Persons seeking appointment must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Irregular hours, including evening, holiday and weekend work as required.

• Supplement to application.
• Evidence of education (copy of degree or transcripts).
• Verification of a valid motor vehicle operator's license, Type 3.

The examination may consist of a written test, training and experience evaluation or another accepted examining technique. Candidates may be examined for their knowledge and abilities as mentioned above.

• Pay Raises: negotiated by the respective union for this position.
• Paid Vacation Time:
  Employees accrue paid vacation immediately upon hire (14 hours after a full month of service, 21 days per year).
• Paid Sick Leave Time:
  Employees accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire (14 hours after a full month of service, 21 days per year).
• Paid Holidays: 13 holidays per year plus General Election Day every other year.
• Retirement:
  Eligible to participate in the State-sponsored defined benefits retirement plan (ERS); most employees contribute 8% of pay.
• Health Insurance:
  County pays a portion of premiums for employee enrollment in State-sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plan (EUTF).
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Deduct cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes.
• Group Life Insurance:
  Free life insurance policy (value $38,505) for active employees, with age reductions beginning at 65.
• Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan):
  Eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan.

Applicants must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of their application and the Supplemental Questions. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in rejection or a lower examination score. A resume may be attached for additional information.

• Citizen of the United States
• National of the United States
• Permanent Resident Alien of the United States
• Other – Non-citizen authorized under federal law to work in the United States

• I am a civil service employee within the Police Department.
• I am a civil service employee within the County of Kauai.
• I am a member of the general public.

• I possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• I do not possess a bachelor's degree but have attended college or a university.
• I have not attended college or a university, but have responsible experience equivalent to a four-year degree.

• Yes
• No

• High school diploma
• Transcripts
• Driver's license
• Professional licensure as described in the job posting