Sociology Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2023 - 2024

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Summary

INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CIVIL SERVICE MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OR CONVERSION PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS*

Salary Range and Bargaining Unit (BU): Clerk II, SR-06, BU-03 Clerk III, SR-08, BU-03 Clerk IV, SR-10, BU-03 Clerk II, SR-06, BU-03 Clerk III, SR-08, BU-03 Clerk IV, SR-10, BU-03Compensation adjustment shall be made in accordance with the applicable established collective bargaining agreement, policy and procedure, or executive order.Recruitment Number: IV071-7016 Clerk III Position No. 56097 - Kamakahelei Middle School - Kauai District - Full-time (Applications are being accepted for Level II, SR-06/BU-03, in the event the position must be downgraded) Clerk IV Position No. 57916 - Office of the Superintendent - Hawaii Teacher Standards Board - Full-time (Applications are being accepted for Level III, SR-08/BU-03, in the event the position must be downgraded) * WHO MAY APPLY Civil Service member of the Department of Education or a Conversion Public Charter School who has demonstrated satisfactory performance in his/her position and whose membership is active at the time of referral and movement. Employees in the following categories are not eligible to apply: - Initial probationary - 89-day non-civil service - TAOL - Exempt - Board of Education (Certificated and Support Services Personnel) Summary: Level II: Performs moderately complex clerical work and/or supervises and participates in performing simple and repetitive clerical work and performs other duties as required. Level III: Performs complex clerical work and/or supervises and participates in performing moderately complex clerical work and performs other duties as required. Level IV: Performs highly complex clerical work and/or supervises and participates in performing complex clerical work and performs other duties as required. Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years. To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Minimum Qualification Requirements

General Clerical Experience: One-half (½) year for Level II, one and one-half (1½) years for Level III, and for Level IV, two and one-half (2½) years of work experience which involved performance of a variety of clerical tasks which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, speak and write simply and directly, compare words and numbers quickly and accurately, operate various kinds of office equipment. Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience limited to the performance of simple and repetitious clerical work which primarily involved a short cycle of tasks and manual dexterity shall not be considered qualifying. Examples of such non-qualifying work include, but is not limited to, such tasks as wrapping and unwrapping articles; opening envelopes, folders and similar containers, affixing tags and labels; arranging, rearranging or tidying up office desks and equipment; delivering, distributing or collecting correspondence or parcels. Substitution of Education for General Clerical Experience: 1. Graduation from high school may be substituted for one-half (1/2) year of the required clerical experience. 2. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical curriculum of a duration of a year or longer, leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, or at a business or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines will be deemed to have met the experience requirements for the Clerk III level. 3. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or a certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business school or technical school which was for a period of less than one (1) year will be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis provided the training included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general procedures and office machines. 4. Partial Completion of Clerical Training: a. Completion of half a school year of substantially full-time clerical curriculum at an accredited community college or business and/or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. b. Completion of one (1) school year (a program of more than one (1) year in length) of substantially full-time clerical curriculum at an accredited community college or business and/or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines will be deemed to have met the requirements for the Clerk III level. 5. Education in an accredited university in a baccalaureate program with courses in English composition and college mathematics may be substituted for general clerical work experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours for six (6) months of experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Supplemental Information

Holidays

Employees are eligible for a range of benefits:

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Ten month employees covered by a specific collective bargaining agreement must refer to the provisions of that agreement.

Vacation

Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Ten month employees covered by a specific collective bargaining agreement must refer to the provisions of that agreement.

Sick Leave

Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits. Ten month employees covered by a specific collective bargaining agreement must refer to the provisions of that agreement.

Health Insurance

If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees between $5,200 to $26,000 depending on the employee’s age and $1,900 for retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Effective July 1, 2000, eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits. A normal benefit is based on an employee’s years of credited service times 1.25% of the average of the employee’s three highest years of pay.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA)

If eligible, Department of Education employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security

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

Workers’ Compensation

If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers’ compensation. An employee’s sick leave or vacation leave may be used in combination with the workers’ compensation benefits to assure a full paycheck.

Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee’s job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a summary of the applicable collective bargaining agreements, laws, rules, policies or plan documents, and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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Please check the following position number(s) for which youa are interested in applying.

Clerk III - Position No. 56097 - Kamakahelei Middle School - Kauai District - Full-time (Applications are being accepted for Level II, SR-06/BU-03, in the event the position must be downgraded)Clerk IV - Position No. 57916 - Office of the Superintendent - Hawaii Teacher Standards Board - Full-time

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Education: Select ONE of the statements below that best describes your education/training. (To receive credit for post-secondary education, you MUST submit official transcripts.)

a. I graduated from high school.b. I partially completed a substantially full-time clerical curriculum at an accredited community college or business and/or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines.c. I completed a substantially full-time equivalent clerical curriculum as described in b. above.d. I am/was enrolled in a baccalaureate program in an accredited university with courses in English composition and college mathematics.e. I do not possess the education/training as described above.

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I have ______ general clerical experience which involved performance of a variety of clerical tasks which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, speak and write simply and directly, compare words and numbers quickly and accurately, operate various kinds of office equipment.

a. at least two and a half (2½) years ofb. at least one and a half (1½) years, but less than two and a half (2½) years ofc. at least one-half (½) year, but less than one and a half (1½) years ofd. less than one-half (½) year ofe. no

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List all office appliances/equipment, software programs you have experience with and your level of familiarity with each by percentages, e.g. 0%=not familiar at all; 100%=highly skilled. Indicate where you acquired this experience, and be sure to include it in the Work Experience section of your application.

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Starting with the most recent, please list all employment periods from the "Work Experience" section of your application, i.e., Employer Name, Job Title, From (Month/Year) - To (Month/Year) and Hours Worked Per Week that you feel qualifies you for the general clerical experience as described above. Describe the specific tasks you performed concisely and accurately.

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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within seven (7) calendar days from the closing date of this recruitment. If these documents are not received by this deadline, your application may be rejected as incomplete.

I understand and will submit the required information. I understand that all documents must be received by CSSP Recruitment within seven (7) calendar days from the closing date of this recruitment.I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected as incomplete.Required Question