State of Hawai'i
PROGRAM EVALUATION ANALYST IV (SR-22) - OAHU
State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Various
217314
Various
06/17/2017
Continuous
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State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Various
217314
Various
06/17/2017
Continuous
73
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 217314 - Downtown, Island of Oahu Employment Only - $4,316 to $5,053 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.
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
This class reflects responsibility for reviewing the six-year plans of State programs which are selected because of their established features and stability. A position in this class also performs program analysis and evaluation, recommends financing levels and participates in studies of program systems by assisting in the performance of analyses involving issues and problems of limited scope; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties include but are not limited to: Performing program analysis and evaluation relative to established program objectives, costs, measures of effectiveness, program size indicators and target groups, and participating with program managers in considering changes; conducting research on relevant economic, legal, social, and other factors inherent in programs and issues under review; preparing reports of findings and recommending financing levels; recommending program issues and problems warranting in-depth study; advising and serving as liaison with program managers relative to program planning policies and procedures; assisting in fact-finding and in documenting and analyzing data; performing analyses of well-defined problems where alternatives are readily identified; participating in training sessions; and drafting technical memoranda and correspondence.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
The overall training must demonstrate possession of the ability to read and comprehend complex materials, write reports, organize work, express ideas orally and in writing, and use analytical methods and tools; and of knowledge of human relations, English grammar, statistics, and research methodologies and techniques (including sources of information).
Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of responsible professional work experience which involved utilization of economics, statistics, cost-benefit analysis or operations research concepts and methods to conduct evaluations of on-going programs and related issues of all kinds and to understand the economic, social and physical relationships involved.
Such experience must have included the use of quantitative methods of analysis rather than purely descriptive methods. Further, the experience must have demonstrated skill, knowledge, and technical competence in the use of economic concepts and techniques or statistical and mathematical principles and tools in problem solving.
Work experience of the type and quality described above are typically gained through employment in the following types of organizations:
a. Operations research department of a major industrial corporation;
b. Program evaluation office of a major governmental unit:
c. Organized research unit in universities;
d. Private analytical organizations and firms.
Note: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in 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 the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position. The information submitted may be verified.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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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: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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.
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 are required, 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 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.
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- PROGRAM EVALUATION ANALYST IV (SR-22) - OAHU Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
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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 receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place 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 professional 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 at: 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. - * QUESTION 2
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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 pro-rated.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated 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. - * QUESTION 3
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
A summary and link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements are provided in the job announcement. - * QUESTION 4
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BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of following choices.
In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application.
NOTE: If you are using relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree to fulfill the Education Requirement, you must clearly describe this work experience in your application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to knowledge and skills gained via completion of study leading to a Bachelor's degree as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. - * QUESTION 5
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SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Please indicate if you are using the substitution to meet the specialized experience requirement.
In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application.
- * QUESTION 6
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
How many years of progressively responsible professional experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess? - * QUESTION 7
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If you stated that you have 'No Experience' in the question above, please indicate 'None' or 'N/A' below.
If you stated that you possess the Specialized Experience in the question above, please provide the following information to address your relevant background.
All employment information listed below should also be listed on your application. Include the following information:
A. Name of employer and your job title.
B. A description of this employer. What were its major sections or units? What kinds of products or services did it provide? To whom (describe clientele served)?
C. Which section did you work for? What was the function of this section?
D. What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities?
E. Please describe in detail, your experience, if any, as it involved the conduct of program analysis, planning, and/or evaluations. Be sure to describe the programs you evaluated (i.e., size, annual budget, services provided, etc.), your specific role in program planning or evaluation, the steps you took in performing such duties, and what happened as a result. Be sure to include examples which will best illustrate the scope and complexity of your program responsibilities and level of your authority.
F. Describe your experience, if any in program budgeting, including the size of the budget, your specific role, the steps you took, and the level of your responsibility and authority. To whom did you present your budget?
G. Please describe how your work experience with this employer involved utilization of the following areas. Address and treat each area separately:
i. Economics.
ii. Statistics.
iii. Cost-benefit analysis.
iv. Operations research concepts and methods.
H. Which quantitative methods of analysis did you use? How did you gain your knowledge of such methods?
I. How did your duties for this employer demonstrate your skill and technical competence in the use of economic concepts and techniques or statistical and mathematical principles and tools?
J. How did your responsibilities and authority, differ from those of your own supervisor?
K. Did this employer have a separate corporate or administrative office(r) which had formal responsibility and decision making authority for program evaluation, planning and monitoring? If yes, please explain the relationship of your position and authority to this office(r).
Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application.
A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. - QUESTION 8
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SUPERVISORY APTITUDE/EXPERIENCE
Supervisory Aptitude/Experience is not required; however, it may be given extra consideration in our review. Do you possess supervisory aptitude OR experience? - QUESTION 9
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If you stated 'No' to the question above, indicate 'None' or 'N/A' below.
If you stated that you possess Supervisory Aptitude/Experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant background.
A. Employer's name and your official job title;
B. Number and job titles of those you supervised. Did your experience include supervision over lower-level professionals performing quantitative analytical work? If yes, please provide number and job titles of those you supervised. If none, state so.;
C. A detailed description of the professional duties you performed which demonstrated your supervisory aptitude or potential OR experience, if any;
D. Dates you performed such duties (Month/year to Month/year); and
E. Explain how your duties and level of authority differed from your supervisor.
Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application.
A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. - * Required Question