Information Specialist Iii And Iv - Oahu; Ohhi

Recruitment Information

Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) is a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast‑tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.

Applications will be reviewed for legal authorization to work in the U.S. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review. Those who meet the initial review requirements may be contacted for an interview and will be notified of their selection or non‑selection. A thorough review will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

OHHI-25146 – The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
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Information Specialist III: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR‑20, Step D to I)

Information Specialist IV: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR‑22, Step D to I)

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii’s Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page.

Plans and conducts a public informational program for one of the larger State agencies to inform the general public or special interest groups of the activities of the agency and to stimulate interest in the activities; or, in the State’s major public information agency, prepares the full range of informational material on a wide variety of subjects for dissemination to the general public or special interest groups in the State of Hawaii as well as in other states and countries;

and performs other duties as required.

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Basic Education/

Experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.

Level III – General

Experience:

Two years of professional work experience in information research and dissemination or public relations work which involved analyzing and gathering pertinent information and writing materials for presentations, publications or news releases using accepted rules of standard English grammar, syntax, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.; selecting and utilizing various writing and other communication methods (e.g., brochures, radio announcements, newspaper articles) and styles to best reach target audiences;

editing and analyzing materials; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Level III – Specialized

Experience:

Applicants must demonstrate possession of aptitude or potential ability to organize, plan and conduct a program to disseminate information.

Level IV – General

Experience:

Two years of professional work experience in information research and dissemination or public relations.

Level IV – Specialized

Experience:

One year of professional work experience in organizing, planning, and conducting a program to disseminate information about the activities and/or plans of an organization to the general public or to individuals especially affected by or interested in the organization’s work. The experience must include dissemination of information through a variety of media on a continuous basis, i.e., television, radio, newspapers, publications, etc.

Driver’s License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

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 accommodations in completing an application, any…