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Home My WebLink About2.282 ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR 20211122 PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.282 Class Specifications for the Class: ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR SR-16, BU-13 Duties Summary: Serves in a trainee capacity in the major functional areas of one or more comprehensive program(s) for the County of Kauaʻi; receives orientation in and learns the principles, techniques, laws, methodology and work processes pertinent to the program; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: Positions in this class performs as a trainee in learning the principles, techniques, laws, methodology and work processes pertinent to one or more comprehensive program(s) for the County of Kauaʻi. Work assignments are of limited scope designed to provide experience in the professional aspects of the program. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). • Receives orientation and training in the basic function and purpose of the department’s program; • Learns the principles, techniques, laws, regulations, internal policies, methodologies, and work processes pertinent to the functional areas of the program; • Becomes familiar with the location and use of reference and resource materials, files, and related records; • Accompanies higher level program specialists on field trips and meetings with community organizations or programs as an observer; • Performs tasks and assignments designed to provide insight, knowledge, and understanding in the application of specific work processes and techniques pertinent to the program; • Carries out assignments and plans simple activities as part of the overall program; • Analyzes problems and prepares written reports using appropriate guidelines and under closely supervised and controlled conditions; and PART I ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR 2 2.282 • Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods pertinent to the department’s program activities; research and statistical methods and techniques; community organizations; report writing; general principles of government organization and functions. Ability to: Learn and apply basic principles, concepts, and work processes fundamental to the professional work to be performed; learn and utilize laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and reference materials pertinent to the program area; obtain, analyze, and evaluate facts; plan, organize and coordinate activities; successfully complete assignments selected to develop the employee for the higher-level work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, which was approved on October 31, 2017, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: November 22, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.282 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR SR-16, BU-13 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in public administration, business administration, or a field pertinent to the department's programs and activities. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two (2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as: A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. B. Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). Specialized professional work experience in public administration, business administration, or a field pertinent to the department’s programs and activities or education credits in public administration, business administration, or a field pertinent to the department’s programs and activities can be substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree such as: A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. B. Successful completion of semester credits specific to public administration, business administration, or a field pertinent to the department’s programs and activities or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). A master’s degree or PhD in public administration, business administration, or a field pertinent to the department’s programs and activities or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement. PART II ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR 2 2.282 If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Test: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. 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. Physical Effort Grouping: Light PART II ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR 3 2.282 This is an amendment to the specification for the class, ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, which was approved on October 31, 2017, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: November 22, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources