ARTS PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0066

The current vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position with the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) Division. The SFCA is attached to the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) for administrative purposes only.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 20 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

The Arts Program Specialist series includes positions involved in a statewide program for the preservation and furtherance of Culture and Arts in Hawaii. Positions in this series are involved in short- and long-range planning, preparation of grant proposals and budget estimates; surveys, formulation of specific projects or activities, development of appropriate relationships and preparation of contracts, etc. Positions in this series require broad knowledge of the visual and performing arts, and the ability to deal with individuals and groups on matters of culture and the arts as well as on matters dealing with contract arrangements, expenditures and other business details.

The Arts Program Specialist (APS) III conducts program activities in the development, negotiation and completion of statewide ethno-cultural and arts activities; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class is distinguished by its independent responsibility for carrying out program activities involving work with community organizations, individual artists and performers, officials of other governmental agencies, and other interested persons or groups. A position in this class develops all details for assigned activities including the preparation of contracts, budgets, schedules, etc. A position in this class may supervise lower-level specialists and clerical personnel.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:

The State of Hawaii requires 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.

Basic Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of professional experience which demonstrates a good working knowledge of the production, management and planning of ethnocultural, arts or humanities activities for the public. Examples of ethnocultural, arts or humanities activities include (but are not limited to) those concerned with bringing forth artistic expression through various media (e.g., exhibitions of dance, painting, drama, etc.); expressing, demonstrating or communicating various cultural aspects of ethnic groups representative in Hawaii (e.g., festivals, exhibitions or conferences regarding ethnic history, customs, traditions, etc.); and/or communicating, studying or promoting human thought, attitude and value systems which have formative effects on Hawaii's culture (e.g., seminars, conferences or workshops regarding philosophy, history, literature, etc.).

The applicant's background MUST have demonstrated experience in planning or participating in the planning of such events and in the implementation of plans such as scheduling and coordinating various aspects of the event; participating in developing budgets, cost estimates or financial plans for events; and knowledge of public and private organizations and individuals involved with cultural, art and humanities concerns within the community.

Quality of Experience: Of the total experience described above, at least one (1) year must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the Arts Program Specialist (APS) II class of work in State service.
The APS II is responsible for assisting higher level specialists by carrying out detailed work in the maintenance of liaison and coordination with community organizations and participating agencies in the conduct of activities, and in carrying out or handling arrangements for activities; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Non-Qualifying Specialized Experience: Experience which was limited to performance (i.e., as an artist, practitioner or researcher) in one of the above-mentioned fields per se is not qualifying. There must be clear evidence of experience and background in the production, management and planning of events or activities within the field.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.
Please read the substitutions carefully.

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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Additional Information

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 808-587-1111 for assistance.

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 (HRD) 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. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

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 is a requirement, 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 required 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 application.

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