LOCATION: HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORP | Data Ctr & Sec Ops Ctr
POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Permanent
SALARY RATE: $NEGOTIABLE
SHORTAGE DIFFERENTIAL: $694.00/month
Accepting applications for:
Information Technology Specialist I Level, Negotiable (SR16,BU13)
Information Technology Specialist II Level, Negotiable (SR18, BU13)
Information Technology Specialist III Level, Negotiable (SR20, BU13) plus $694/month shortage differential
JOB DUTIES: This position serves as a helpdesk support analyst and acts as the liaison between the Information Technology Department and the users of the automated systems of the HHSC facilities and the HHSC Information Technology Department. This position is located in the HHSC IT Department. Must be available to work rotating shift-work (Days, Evenings and Nights), including holidays, weekends, and on call (standby) as required.
THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.
Excess experience of the types and quality described below or any administrative, professional, analytical, technical, or other responsible work which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
EXPERIENCE: Except for the substitutions provided below, applicants must have had the types of experience described in the statements immediately following, and in the amounts shown below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Class Title - Specialized Experience
Information Technology Specialist I - None
Information Technology Specialist II - Six (6) months
Information Technology Specialist III - One and one-half (1 1/2 ) years
Progressively responsible work experience in information technology which involved the systems analysis, design, programming, security and access management, database design and management, consulting, and/or installing and maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and web or network infrastructure equipment. The work must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology principles, methods, techniques and practices; computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment; and personal computer, server, mini and/or mainframe operating systems.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or in another major which included completion of course work comparable to a major in computer science may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience.
- Partial completion of a master’s degree program in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of one (1) year for the required Specialized Experience.
- Possession of a master’s degree in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.
- Possession of a Ph.D in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2-1/2) years of the required Specialized Experience.
- Excess staff specialist and/or supervisory experience of the types and quality described above may be substituted for specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Excess technician experience comparable to an Information Technology Support Technician II or higher or comparable positions may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
DESIRED SKILLS:
A. Education preferred – a bachelor’s degree in computer science or management information systems from an accredited college or university.
B. Experience preferred – 3 years experience in a Microsoft desktop and server environment; experience with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, and mobile device a plus. Experience resolving end user issuers via remote software a plus. At least 1 year in a healthcare or healthcare support facility.
C. Experience preferred includes experience and basic knowledge in the following environment and systems:
- Experience in a LAN and WAN preferably in an environment which includes a minicomputer host.
- Experience in installation, configuration, administration and support of server and network devices with a data center.
- Basic understanding of data center operational technologies to insure appropriate monitoring of HHSC computing facilities.
D. Experience preferred includes experience and basic knowledge in the following applications:
- General MS Office Professional Application software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, MS Teams
- General support application – MS Project, VISIO.
- IBM Midrange or similar computer systems.
- Other applications - Electronic Medical Record
E. Preferred hands on experience in the following activities:
- Troubleshooting and resolving user identified software and applications.
- Experience and a high level of competency in PCs including hardware configuration and installation.
ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS
The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.
MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.
CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.
MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job, offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.
CONTACT INFORMATION: HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORP is located at 3657 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 733-4158 or (800) 845-6733 (TTD/TTY), email: [email protected] or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.
Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 733-4158 or (800) 845-6733 (TTD/TTY), [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $50,916.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
