This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Disability and Communication Access Board.

The position is located in Downtown on the Island of OAHU.

Salary commensurate w/ training and experience

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, contact Kirby Shaw at dcab@doh.hawaii.gov.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.

Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, permanent appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to gather statistics and data on the number and needs of persons with disabilities for planning and funding purposes; to establish a network of support for State and County ADA Coordinators; and to monitor legislation affecting the delivery of services to persons with disabilities.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a field relating human services or rehabilitation counseling.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in research, planning, or data analysis and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in working with State or County government providing access to programs and services to persons with disabilities.

Analyzes legislative proposals for soundness of purpose and need based on existing data; prepares testimony for the Executive Director and the Disability and Communication Access Board on proposals consistent with Board policies and position statements.

Updates and maintains the Legislative Digest of Laws and Ordinances Relating to Persons with Disabilities.

Special Projects in providing administrative oversight to grants or special projects which are housed at the Disability and Communication Access Board.

Serves on community advisory committees to provide input into the development and implementation of programs designed to improve services or enhance access for persons with disabilities in the community.

Performs other duties requiring similar services.

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that 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.

How to Apply:
Mail completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment (HRD278) with original signature, cover letter, detailed resume, three (3) references, and salary requirements to:

State of Hawaii
Department of Health
Executive Director
Disability and Communication Access Board
1010 Richards Street, Room 118
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Visit the Department of Health website at: http://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/.

Recruitment is on continuous until needs are met for positions no. 102158.

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Kirby Shaw at dcab@doh.hawaii.gov.

This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.