Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00154

Department: Housing & Community Development

Division: Existing Housing

Job classification: Housing and Community Development Specialist I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Housing, Community Development

Summary

Performs as a trainee in one of the functional areas of the County's housing, community development and workforce development programs; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate full-time vacancy with the Office of Housing and Community Development - Existing Housing Division in Hilo.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

This Housing and Community Development Specialist I, SR-16 position is a career ladder position. The next levels in the series are Housing and Community Development Specialist II, SR-18, $4,725 - $6,728/month and Housing and Community Development Specialist III, SR-20, $5,107 - $7,278/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series.

This position is exempt from civil service.

Examples of duties

• Receives orientation in the basic functions and objectives of the housing, community development, or workforce development program and of the particular specialty area assigned.
• Learns the principles, techniques, laws, methodology and processes pertinent to the work.
• Becomes familiar with the review, evaluation, and processing of applications for various federal assistance programs.
• Becomes familiar with the location and use of various reference and resource materials, files and related records; verifies or extracts and compiles pertinent information from various reports, publications and other materials found in appropriate federal, state, city and private sources.
• Assists in the tabulation of data involving the use of statistical concepts and formulas common to real estate and financing practices.
• Prepares simple narrative reports. May assist in analyzing findings of researched data.

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application.)

License Requirement:

• possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver's license (Class 3) or any other comparable driver’s license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: principles and practices of public administration and social services, public relations; interviewing techniques; basic research and statistical methods and techniques; report writing.

Ability to: learn the principles, methods and techniques pertinent to functional area assigned; read, comprehend, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the functional area assigned; obtain and analyze data; maintain records; present ideas clearly, concisely and effectively, orally and/or in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others.

Physical 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 accommodation.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

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