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Job Description

 

EDUCATION:  Graduation from an accredited four (4) year university or college with a bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in a relevant field (such as public health, public administration, epidemiology/biostatistics, or related fields).

 

EXPERIENCE:  Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the staff or program level in a public health program.  Such experience must have demonstrated the applicant’s knowledge of the philosophy, principles, concepts, and programs.  One (1) year of which should include professional work experience at the staff or program level, which deals with programmatic issues related to disease surveillance and investigations and/or public health emergency preparedness and response.  Such experience must demonstrate the ability to apply epidemiologic principles to public health practice.

 

Two (2) years of work involved in supervising professionals performing specialized work as described above.  In addition to a comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter area, the experience must demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and the ability to (1) plan, organize and direct the work of others’ (2) assign and review their work; (3) advise them on difficult problem areas; (4) time and schedule their work; (5) train and develop new staff; and (6) discipline them when necessary.

 

LICENSE:  A Hawaii State Driver’s License, Class 3, is preferred.

 

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

 

Department of Health

Hawaii District Health Office

P.O. Box 916

Hilo, Hawaii 96721-0916

Attn:  John Kolman

 

Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #124039.

 

Application packet at:   health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-oppo​rtunities/

 

Other Information

 

For additional information, you may contact John Kolman at (808) 974-6006 or [email protected].

 

This position is exempt from civil service. Employment in such positions is considered to be “at will.”

 

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer