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Posted: January 9, 2026 (5 days ago)

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PUBLIC HOUSING SPECIALIST I - OAHU

State of Hawaii

Human Services

Fresh

Location

Hawaii, 96813-2437

Salary

Not specified

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Job Description

Summary

This entry-level position trains new hires in the operations of public housing, covering areas like managing finances, maintaining properties, handling tenant relations, and overseeing rentals.

It involves simple tasks in these areas to support affordable housing for low-income residents in Hawaii.

Ideal candidates are recent college graduates eager to learn and contribute to community services in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (citizen, national, permanent resident, or eligible under federal law)
  • Ability to perform simple assignments in public housing functions such as financial management, maintenance, housekeeping, tenant relations, and rental activities
  • Willingness to serve in a trainee capacity and receive on-the-job training
  • Residency or ability to work in Hawaii (position located in Halawa to Kalihi, Oahu)
  • Compliance with state application processes, including prompt submission due to limited openings

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0019

The current vacancies are with the Department of Human Services, Hawaii Public Housing Authority in Halawa to Kalihi.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $4,243 per month (SR-16, Step D)

Requirements

Serving in a trainee capacity, receives training in the various functions and processes which comprise public housing operations, such as: financial management, maintenance engineering, general housekeeping and administrative services, tenant and community relations and rental and occupancy activities; performs simple assignments in one or more of the functional areas of housing management; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:
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.

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will 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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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 808-587-0936 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.

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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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-hawaii-5185128