Recruitment Number

Please note that this recruitment will close at 4:30 p.m. HST on March 29, 2023.

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If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact County of Kauai Transportation Agency at 808-246-8110 (Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Duties Summary

Performs a wide variety of transit supervisory tasks under the Paratransit Manager, responsible for the supervision of the day-to-day operations of paratransit bus service, including but not limited to frequent after-hour actions to coordinate shift coverage, and performs other related duties as required.

Qualification Requirements

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Qualifying work experience are credited based on a 40-hour work week.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in public administration, business administration, or a field pertinent to the department's program and activities; and

• two (2) years of specialized work experience.

Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Professional work experience that involved the conduct of studies and analyses of programs or projects pertinent to that of the department's programs.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

License Requirement: At the time of appointment, Candidate selected for hire must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent).

Knowledge of: The geography of the island of Kaua‘i; principles and practices of supervision, strategies of delivering high levels of customer service, effective office practices and procedures, Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to: Plan, assign, and effectively direct the work of subordinates; respond to late evening/early morning phone calls from employees to coordinate shift coverage; interact and respond to inquiries from the public; learn and adapt to a variety of software/hardware equipment; prepare, complete accurate reports and standards, analyze data, detect errors and correct inconsistencies; make sound decisions under emergency conditions; understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and policies; maintain effective working relationships; deal tactfully and work harmoniously with others.

Test: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.

Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Additional Job Information

Required Forms and Documentation:

• Evidence of education (degree or transcript). A legible photocopy of an official transcript will be accepted. DHR reserves the right to request an official copy is substituting education for experience.

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  Pay Raises: Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 13, Hawaii Government Employees Association.
• Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
• Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
• Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
• Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system. However, there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at https://ers.ehawaii.gov/members/active for more information.
• Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF). Please see the EUTF website at https://eutf.hawaii.gov/ for current employee contribution rates.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/ for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65.
• Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information.

What are the County benefits and mandatory deductions associated with this job being posted?

As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following BENEFITS and associated deductions:

• Pay Raises: Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position.
• Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
• Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
• Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
• Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system. However there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at https://ers.ehawaii.gov/members/active for more information.
• Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF). Please see the EUTF website at https://eutf.hawaii.gov/ for current employee contribution rates.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/ for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65.
• Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.