SPEECH PATHOLOGIST IV - OAHU Salary See Position Description Location Island of Oahu Job Type Various Job Number 21-0494 Department Various Opening Date 10/02/2021 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 21-0494The immediate vacancy is located in Halawa to Kalihi.Salary: $6,998 to $7,414 per month (SR-22, Step D to I - Salary includes Shortage Category Differential).Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicants qualifications, and other relevant factors.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 Hawaiis Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website. Duties Summary Participates in and is responsible for a major content area of the speech-language program, involving planning, organizing, coordinating and assisting in the conduct of such a program; or as a highly independent and competent worker, provides diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic services in the area of speech-language under the general supervision of a non-technical supervisor; and performs other related duties as assigned.Note: Some positions may provide services covered under the Felix Consent Decree. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:Education: A masters degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Speech Pathology.Experience Requirement: One (1) year of professional experience which dealt with the detection, prevention or the application of remedies for the alleviation or treatment of speech-language disorders, or teaching speech pathology at the graduate level in an accredited university. This experience must be comparable to the Speech Pathologist III in State service. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.License: Applicants MUST possess a valid license from the Hawaii State Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology to practice as a Speech Pathologist in the State of Hawaii.Drivers License: Applicants MUST possess a valid Type-3 Drivers License at the time of appointment.The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE. 06349:092916:13:KSM Other Information The State of Hawaii 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) PROGRAMThe 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-serviceELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe 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 INFORMATIONThe 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 Offices Levels of Review. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIIThe 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 HolidaysYou may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.Paid VacationYou 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 LeaveYou 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 LeavesReasonable 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 InsuranceThe State pays a part of the premiums for each employees 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 InsuranceThe State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.Retirement PlanThe 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 PlanParticipating 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 AccountsEligible 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 BenefitsParticipating 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 CompensationThe 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 InsuranceQualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.Social SecurityAs an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account.Promotions & TransfersFor employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.Training & Continuing EducationThe State supports developmental activities related to an employees work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.Travel ExpensesThe 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 AwardsThe 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 BargainingEmployees 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 employees 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 Hawaiis Benefits At-A-Glance.The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 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? State Recruiting Office Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office) Job Fairs Consolidated Theatres TheBus Shopping Mall Advertisements Print Advertisements Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.) Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) SkillBridge Program LinkedIn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Governmentjobs.com Internships Other 02 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.Please read the following information carefully. A. At a minimum, applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed resume, a list of recent professional references, as well as responses to the required Supplemental Question(s). DHRD and the hiring agency will use the information provided by the applicant to determine whether he/she meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and/or the final score as applicable. Failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in the application being delayed, rejected, or a lower score. B. The resume must include each employers name, complete employment dates (from/to, month/year), your job title and a detailed description of your job duties with the employer as they directly address each of the Requirements. C. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed) 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. D. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification from the employer. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked per week, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. E. Applicants must meet all Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs), as of the date of application. F. Any information you submit may be verified. G. It is the applicants responsibility to provide complete and accurate information which will clearly substantiate whether he/she meets the MQRs. H. Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicants overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility so as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position being sought. I. 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, HI 96813. J. The applicant hereby certifies that the information provided to DHRD and the hiring agency is complete, accurate, and true to the best of his/her knowledge. Any misstatement of fact provided during the application or selection process may result in corrective action, including termination from service. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 03 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. I acknowledge that I have accessed the link provided, and have read and understand the Minimum Qualification Requirements in their entirety. 04 HAWAII PROFESSIONAL SPEECH PATHOLOGIST LICENSE REQUIREMENT Do you possess a valid professional license to practice as a Speech Pathologist (SP) in the State of Hawaii? If yes, you MUST attach a copy of your license, as verification to your online application.Note: Hawaii has no reciprocity agreements with other states. You may access the following address for information regarding application for State of Hawaii SP licensure: http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/ Yes No 05 HAWAII PROFESSIONAL SPEECH PATHOLOGIST LICENSE REQUIREMENT (Continued) If you possess a Speech Pathologist (SP) License, please provide the following information:A. License NumberB. Issued byC. Date IssuedD. Date Expires 06 EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Do you possess a masters degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited university or four-year college? In order to receive credit, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not already done so previously. Yes No 07 SPEECH PATHOLOGY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW MUST SUPPLEMENT YOUR RESUME.Speech Pathology Experience is defined as professional experience which deals with the detection, prevention or the application of remedies for the alleviation or treatment of speech-language disorders, or teaching speech pathology at the graduate level in an accredited university. Do you have any professional post-Masters degree Speech Pathology experience that you would like us to consider? If you stated you possess the required experience, please identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information. Address each change in employer or positions with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include:A. Employers name; your official job title; dates of employment (month/year to month/year); average number of hours per week spent collectively on duties stated in C.B. A brief description of this employer (e.g. Government, Private corporation, Self-employed Contractor); the section you worked in and its function; type of services provided; and primary clientele served.C. What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, avoid the use of vague terms such as "help patients," "provide treatment," etc. Instead, be very specific.D. Please describe your experience with this employer, IF ANY, in each of the following areas. If none, write N/A. Be sure to include your specific role and the steps you took. Give examples.1) Administer a variety of speech-language assessment instruments and interpret test results in conducting diagnostic evaluation.2) Evaluate speech motor systems.3) Provide therapy.4) Serve on diagnostic teams.5) Provide consultative services to parents, nurses, teachers and other school officials, diagnostic team members, etc.6) Plan, develop, coordinate, and promote speech-language programs.7) Detect, prevent, or apply remedies for the alleviation or treatment of speech-language disorders.8) Teach speech pathology at the graduate level in an accredited college or university.9) Participate in research projects.10) Testify in court to justify diagnostic or treatment procedures or recommendations.E. In the course of your work, what kinds of individuals (e.g., patients, physicians, audiologists, social workers, teachers, nurses, family members, therapists, etc.) did you interact with and for what purpose?F. Please describe your official supervisory duties, if any. Include dates (to/from, month/year) you performed them and the number and job titles of the positions supervised.G. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your responsibilities and authority differ from those of your supervisor? Be specific and complete in your responses. Employers and each position held must be identified in your resume. We do not make assumptions. If your write up and resume are unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description. 08 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPEECH PATHOLOGY EXPERIENCE A Ph.D. degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited four-year college may be substituted for the required one (1) year of Speech Pathology Experience or awarded extra consideration in our review. Do you possess such education? In order to receive credit, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not already done so previously. I am not using a substitution I possess a Ph.D. degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited college or university. Required Question Employer State of Hawaii Address DHRD - Employee Staffing Division 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437 Phone 808-587-0936 or 1-877-447-5990 (TTY) *** Website http://jobs.hawaii.gov/