The County of Kaua’i announces FREE HEALTH CARE PREMIUM COVERAGE for employees and their families
including medical, prescription drug, vision and dental plans!
EXEMPT APPOINTMENT
(NON-CIVIL SERVICE RECRUITMENT)
This posting is for the County of Kaua'i, Transportation Agency
Recruitment No.: EXEMPT-2425-028
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact the County of Kaua'i, Transportation Agency at (808) 246-8110 (Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST).
Salary rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements or Pay Administration Policy as applicable.
Performs entry-level dispatching duties for the County’s Transportation Agency; operates a radio-telephone communication system; receives and transmits messages; dispatches transit personnel, materials, and/or equipment in response to service requests or emergencies; performs clerical tasks related to transit operations and performs other related duties as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONTraining and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and- Three and one half (3 ½) years of work experience which included one (1) or a combination of the following: public contact, customer service, clerical duties, radio telephone or telephone switchboard operation, or dispatching.
License Requirement:At the time of appointment, Candidate selected for hire may need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.Knowledge of: The geography of the County of Kaua'i; basic operation of a radio-telephone communication system; basic office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; punctuation, grammar, spelling, and word usage; use of standard office machines and equipment.Ability to: Operate radio-telephone equipment; make sound decisions under emergency conditions; deal courteously and effectively with the public; read and interpret written material; maintain accurate records; operate standard office machines and equipment.Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Required Forms and Documentation:- Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent.
Note: Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit. Copies will not be returned. Supporting documents must be attached to the application postmarked or dropped off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766 or emailed: hrrecruitment@kauai.gov within 10 calendar days from filing the application. Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.kauai.gov and click on Employment Opportunities, Job Opportunities Listing. You will be able to view the job announcement and apply for this position any position that is currently open.
Your application may be rejected if the required documentation as identified above, under "Required Forms and Documentation" is not submitted within 10 calendar days from filling this application.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to the County of Kauai, Transportation Agency at (808) 246-8110.
NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.
Additionally, persons appointed to exempt positions, employment is considered "at will," which means that the employee may be discharged from employment by the hiring department head or designee at any time.
Benefits: As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following BENEFITS and associated deductions:
- Pay Raises: Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 3, Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) White Collar Employees.
- Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
- Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
- Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
- Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system. However, there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at https://ers.ehawaii.gov/members/active for more information.
- Health Insurance: The County will cover the full premium and administrative costs for employees enrolled in the Kaiser Standard HMO or HMSA 75/25 PPO health plans, whether single, two-party, or family coverage. For enrollment in any other State-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plans, the County will contribute a portion of the premiums. These benefits are managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF). For current employee contribution rates, please visit the EUTF website at https://eutf.hawaii.gov/.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
- Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/ for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65.
- Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes. 