GENERAL PROFESSIONAL VII (RAIL TRANSIT SAFETY AND SECURITY) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Description: This position is located in the Department of Transportation, Rail Transit Safety and Security Oversight Office, which has designated responsibility for overseeing the safety and security of the Honolulu rail transit system for compliance with Federal Transit Authority requirements. The position is responsible for developing and implementing a System Safety Program Standard for the rail system as required by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 659; reviewing and approving the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's (HART) system safety and security plans; conducting safety and security reviews, including on-site reviews; investigating rail transit or related accidents; reviewing and approving HART's corrective action plans; and preparing and submitting initial, annual and periodic reports to the Federal Transit Authority.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

General Experience: One year of responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill which involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action. The experience must have been comparable to the General Professional IV, General Professional V, or General Professional VI in the State service AND must have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position to be filled: General Professional IV: Independently performs complex professional work which involves considerable research and analysis of a variety of issues, identification of various options and recommendation of the most viable solution. General Professional V: Independently performs highly complex professional work; supervises a staff of professional workers comparable to the IV level; serves as a project or team leader (e.g., initiates and completes highly complex projects, coordinates and directs a team of lower level professional workers, ensures accuracy and timely completion of work); or serves as a senior specialist requiring specialized technical knowledge in a particular subject matter area. General Professional VI: Plans, supervises and coordinates a staff of professional workers at the V level or supervises staff through subordinate supervisors at the V level; or serves as a technical expert in a highly specialized area and functions as the top-level essential to the development and direction of unprecedented initiatives having significant impact on all/most Executive Branch departments and which typically involves the application of state-of-the-art and/or "cutting edge" ideas, concepts, technology and/or issues. Selective Certification Requirement (Rail Transit Safety and Security Experience): In order to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, the required one year of experience identified above MUST have included demonstrated knowledge of rail transit systems; rail transit safety and/or security standards, rules and regulations; rail transit safety and/or security assessment and risk mitigation practices and procedures; research and evaluation methods and techniques; and the ability to evaluate and develop rail safety and/or security standards; evaluate and/or monitor the development and implementation of rail transit safety and/or security plans for compliance with standards, laws, rules and regulations; prepare and submit required federal reports.

Supervisory Experience: One year of supervisory work experience which included: Planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of others; Assigning and reviewing subordinates' work; Advising subordinates on difficult work problems; Training and developing subordinates; and Evaluating subordinate work performance, and disciplining them when necessary. Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitution as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. This does not apply for the Rail Transit Safety and Security Experience. License: A valid driver's license is required. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Benefits: The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves 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. Health Insurance 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. Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees. Retirement Plan 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. 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 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.

Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for The Bus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions. Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of 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. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees. Travel Expenses 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. Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations. 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 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,