AIR QUALITY ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN II - OAHU
Company: State of Hawaii
Location: Hilo
Posted on: September 1, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary: $6,694.00 Monthly
Location : Island of Oahu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 24-0384
Department: Health
Opening Date: 07/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 24-0384
The Department of Health, Air Quality Laboratory has ONE (1) urgent
vacancy located at the Hawaii State Laboratory in Pearl City,
Oahu.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of
the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of
Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our
website.
Duties Summary
This position supervises and operates, calibrates, maintains and
repairs air quality electronic monitoring equipment (except
computers) in a laboratory and at field stations throughout the
State for a program of air pollution monitoring and control.
Operation and calibration of equipment include the reduction of
graphic data from strip charts to numerics utilizing standard
statistical formulas to assure accurate functioning of equipment
and to prepare reports.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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.
Electronics Experience:
General Experience: TWO (2) YEARS of experience which involved the
maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electronics equipment.
The work must have demonstrated knowledge of the practical
application of electronics principles, the ability to recognize
improper operation, locate the cause, determine the best method to
correct the defect and the skill to disassemble, assemble and
adjust electronics equipment. The work must have included evidence
of the ability to read and apply manufacturers' specifications,
troubleshooting guides, electronic schematics, circuit and wiring
diagrams and the ability to use standard tools and test equipment
including oscilloscopes, multimeters and signal generators.
Specialized Experience: ONE (l) YEAR of experience in maintaining
and repairing electronic air monitoring equipment such as
spectrophotometer, carbon monoxide analyzer, nitric oxide-nitrogen
dioxide analyzer or electronic equipment of equivalent complexity
and sophistication. The experience must have included the
calibration of air quality or equivalent equipment.
Mathematics: SIX (6) MONTHS of experience which demonstrated the
knowledge of and application of trigonometry.
Concurrent Qualification: An applicant may combine experience
(electronics and mathematics) provided no less than a total of
three (3) years of electronics experience of which one year is
specialized electronics is shown, and experience must have
demonstrated knowledge of all areas and ability to perform as
specified. Examples of combination include but are not limited to:
(a) three (3) years of electronics specialized experience which
included application of mathematics as specified; or (b) possession
of an associate of science degree in electronics technology from an
accredited junior college, one (l) year of electronics specialized
experience and six (6) months of experience which demonstrated the
knowledge of and application of trigonometry.
Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual
supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be
considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative
evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or
potential.
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
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 the 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.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I
The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the
civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a
result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may
occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time
employment, is listed below.
Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided
by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees
appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the
civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation
period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil
service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer
opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions.
You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of
the civil service, with the exception of return rights and
placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a
permanent member of the civil service.
Paid Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays
during an election year.
Paid Vacation
You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find
tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of
employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by
private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720
hours) of vacation.
Paid Sick Leave
You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per
year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you
can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for
pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to
pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be
used to increase your retirement benefits in certain
situations.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness
duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to
the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible
employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need
to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various
leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment
rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's
enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental
Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund
website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement Plan
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of
credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30
years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may
retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you
have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Premium Conversion Plan
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having
the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll
taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes
and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program
called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside
money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care
expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX
basis.
Transportation Benefits
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having
the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible
parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The
Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax
payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation
The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings
plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an
opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary
payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are
available.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a
disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under
this program.
Social Security
As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social
security account.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State
offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State
Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an
employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service
training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are
available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses
including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during
work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor
islands or out of state.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years
of service and provides cash awards for their superior
accomplishments and other contributions that improve State
operations.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Employees have the right to join the union for collective
bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some
employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other
opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union,
however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless
the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
The above information is solely intended as a summary of the
benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to
change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit
will depend on your specific appointment and employment status
(included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the
appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and
all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further
details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment
contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment,
or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits
At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
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RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY)Completion of this survey is
mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections
permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our
recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of
Hawaii?
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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 instructed 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
a regionally 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, you must submit an official letter of
verification. The letter should include the job title, employment
dates, number of hours worked, a description of the 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.
If you previously submitted supporting documents (e.g.,
transcripts, diploma, driver's license, etc.) to our office, you
are not required to resubmit them.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (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.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and
details)
A link to the Minimum Qualification Requirements has been provided
in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their
entirety.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess TWO (2) YEARS of technical experience as described
in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
If you stated that you have 'No Experience' in the question above,
please indicate 'N/A' below.
If you stated that you possess the required experience, please
provide the following information to address your relevant
background.
All employment information listed below should also be listed on
your application. Address each change in employer or position
separately. The information for EACH employer should include:.
A. Name of your Employer, - Your job title, - Complete Employment
dates (Start Month/Year to End Month/Year), - The Average number of
hours worked per week.
B. Description of this employer, services provided, and clientele
served.
C. What was the primary function of your position? What were your
major duties and responsibilities?
D. DESCRIBE this experience, if any, with this employer as it
involved the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electronics
equipment.
E. DESCRIBE your experience, if any, in EACH of the following
areas. State No if you have no experience in an area:
1) Knowledge of the practical application of electronics
principles.
2) Ability to recognize improper operation, locate the cause,
determine the best method to correct the defect and the skill to
disassemble, assemble and adjust electronics equipment.
3) Ability to read and apply manufacturers' specifications,
troubleshooting guides, electronics schematics, circuit and wiring
diagrams.
4) Ability to use standard tools and test equipment including
oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
F. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing the
above duties? What standards did you adhere to, and to whom did you
report?; and
G. What types of decisions were you authorized and not authorized
to make? How did your duties and level of authority differ from
those of your supervisor?
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Do you have at least ONE (1) year experience in maintaining and
repairing electronic air monitoring equipment such as
spectrophotometer, carbon monoxide analyzer, nitric oxide-nitrogen
dioxide analyzer or electronic equipment of equivalent complexity
and sophistication?The experience must have included the
calibration of air quality or equivalent equipment.
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If you answered no to the question above, please indicate none or
n/a below. If you answered yes, please provide the following
information to address your relevant background.
All employment information listed below should also be listed on
your application. Address each change in employer or position
separately. The information for EACH employer should include:.
A. Name of your Employer, - Your official job title, - Complete
Employment dates (Start Month/Year to End Month/Year),- the average
number of hours worked per week.
B. Description of this employer, services provided, and clientele
served.
C. What was the primary function of your position? -What were your
major duties and responsibilities?
D. Describe this experience, if any, with this employer as it
involved calibrating, maintaining and repairing of the following
types of technical equipment.
1) Spectrophotometer
2) Carbon Monoxide Analyzer
3) Nitric Oxide-Nitrogen Dioxide Analyzer
4) Other - Electronic Analysis of equipment of equivalent
complexity or sophistication.
E. Describe your experience which demonstrated your knowledge
and/or ability to operate the above types of technical air quality
monitoring equipment and perform standardized corroborative
statistical and/or chemical tests, procedures or formulae used in
verifying the equipment's accuracy.
F. Describe your experience which demonstrated your knowledge
and/or use of trigonometry.
G. Which best describes the level of work you performed (choose
one): trainee, assistant, fully independent, or supervisor?
H. What was the name, job title, and general background of your
supervisor (i.e., ESH Specialist; Safety Monitoring Supervisor,
etc.)
I. How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of
your supervisor?
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SUPERVISORY APTITUDE/EXPERIENCE
Supervisory Experience is not required; however, Supervisory
Aptitude is a requirement. It is the demonstration of aptitude or
potential for the performance of supervisory duties. Do you possess
supervisory aptitude OR experience?
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SUPERVISORY APTITUDE/EXPERIENCE (continued)
If you stated 'No' to the question above, indicate None or N/A
below.
If you stated that you possess Supervisory Aptitude and/or
Supervisory Experience, please include 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.
C. A detailed description of the duties and responsibilities 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
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