State of Hawaii
Department of Health
Disability and Communication Access Board
Downtown, Oahu
Planner and ADA Coordinator
Salary commensurate w/ training and experience
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.
Minimum Qualification(s)
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 cover letter, completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment (HRD278) with original signature, three (3) references, salary requirement and detailed resume to:
Department of Health
Executive Director
Disability and Communication Access Board
1010 Richards Street, Room 118
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Application packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Recruitment is on continuous until needs are met for positions no. 102158.
Other Information
For additional information, you may contact Kirby Shaw at [email protected]
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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