EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SPECIALIST III and IV - WAILUKU/KAHULUI, MAUI Salary See Position Description Location State of Hawaii Executive Branch Job Type Various Department Health Job Number 218499 Closing Continuous Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 218499 - The immediate vacancy is Temporary Employment. Epidemiological Specialist III - $4,079 to $4,777 per month (SR-20, Step C to G). Epidemiological Specialist IV - $4,413 to $5,167 per month (SR-22, Step C to G). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. NOTE: 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. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become 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 an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website. Duties Summary Positions in this occupational field are engaged in the identification, prevention and control of communicable diseases through directed investigative epidemiological activities; the education and motivation of patients, contacts and suspects of communicable disease to comply with current public health regulations; conducting the medical, social, cultural and psychological aspects of field interviewing and investigation in obtaining source spread information; and the performance of a variety of informational-educational activities for the prevention of communicable diseases in the community. Level III positions perform the full range of epidemiological investigational and educational activities in the communicable disease control program, and perform other related duties as assigned. Level IV positions plan, organize and perform the most complex investigational and educational epidemiological activities in an assigned communicable disease program area, in addition to making case assignments and assisting in the review of work performed by lower-level Epidemiological Specialists; or, function as the Epidemiological Specialist in venereal diseases as well as other communicable diseases caused by bacterial, viral and other parasitic agents for a county, and perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified. To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Coursework must include a minimum of three (3) courses in the biological sciences of which at least one course must be beyond the introductory level. Successful completion of such coursework must demonstrate an aptitude for, and a basic knowledge of the biological sciences. Specialized Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years for Level III, and for Level IV, two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which demonstrated knowledge and application of the principles, practices, methods and techniques used in the identification, prevention and control of communicable diseases. At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in the state service. Supervisory Aptitude: For some positions, applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE . 08453:032712:13:MA Other Information PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS ( PSLF ) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application. 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 pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance. CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I Click on this link: for information regarding the wonderful benefits the State of Hawai'i has to offer employees. 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 TheBus, 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, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii. CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score. Do not submit a resume in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questions. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office via email, fax or USPS as soon as possible. Our mailing address is: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 02 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued) Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The 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. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be prorated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be prorated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above. 03 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details) The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement. I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement. 04 EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Do you possess a bachelor's degree which included at least three courses in the biological sciences, of which at least one course is beyond the introductory level? If no, so state. If yes, attach your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS to your online application as verification. No I do not possess a bachelor's degree. No I do not possess a bachelor's degree, but I do possess excess specialized experience. Yes I do possess a bachelor's degree as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. 05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess the Specialized Experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? No experience Less than than one (1) year of experience One (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience. Two (2) years but less than two and one-half (2-1/2) years of experience. Two and one-half (2-1/2) but less than three and one-half (3-1/2) years of experience Three and one-half (3-1/2) but less than four and one-half (4-1/2) years of experience. Four and one-half (4-1/2) but less than five and one-half (5-1/2) years of experience. Five and one-half (5-1/2) but less than six and one-half (6-1/2) years of experience. Six and one-half (6-1/2) years or more of experience. 06 If you answered 'YES' to Question 5, please list all employers/positions where you obtained the required professional work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Include the following information: A. The name of your employer. B. Your official job title. C. Your complete dates of employment (START & END, MONTH & YEAR). D. The average number of hours worked per week. E. A brief description of this employer, including the type of organization (government agency, private research laboratory, etc.), the major sections of the organization, the section your position was located in, the number and type of staff you worked with, the services provided, and the clientele served. If you have no experience, indicate 'None' or 'N/A.' 07 For each employer/position listed in Question 6, please provide a detailed description of your major duties and responsibilities , in EACH of the following areas: A. The identification, prevention and control of communicable diseases, including examples of the kinds of diseases, and the specific steps you took to identify, prevent or control them. B. The reporting of communicable diseases, including examples of the pertinent laws and rules you worked with, how you dealt with confidentiality and freedom of information requirements, etc. C. Your recognition of the medical and epidemiological characteristics of communicable diseases, and the steps you took to implement appropriate control methods. D. The investigational, inspectional, educational and motivational methods and techniques you used in the control of communicable diseases. E. The performance of various clinical activities, including the techniques used and precautions you took in the collection, preparation, recording and transporting of samples. If you have no experience, indicate 'None' or 'N/A.' 08 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Do you possess a Master's or Doctorate degree as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If no, so state. If yes, attach your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS to your online application as verification. No I do not possess a master's or doctorate degree. I possess a master's degree in biological science, public health or related area. I possess a master's degree in Epidemiology. I possess a doctorate in Epidemiology or related area. 09 SUPERVISORY APTITUDE REQUIREMENT For certain Level IV positions which involve supervisory responsibilities, Supervisory Aptitude is required. If you possess supervisory experience over other professional staff, or experience where you demonstrated supervisory aptitude, please provide the following information to address your relevant background: A. The name of your employer and your job title. B. Complete dates (START & END, MONTH & YEAR) you were an official supervisor or demonstrated supervisory aptitude. C. If applicable, the number and job titles of the employees you supervised. D. A detailed description of your supervisory duties. Explain how your responsibilities and level of authority differed from those of your supervisor. Required Question Agency State of Hawai'i Address DHRD - Employee Staffing Division 235 S. 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