Professional Trainee II (Project Manager)

Professional Trainee II (Project Manager) - Oahu

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Island of Oahu

Job Type

Various

Job Number

26-0423

Department

Various

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Max Number of Applicants

10

Description

Benefits

• Questions

• Recruitment Information

• Recruitment Number 26-0423

• THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 10 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

• Salary: Professional Trainee II: $4,725 per month (SR-18, Step D)

• Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factor.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• Duties Summary

• As the advanced trainee level, continues to receives on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, methods and techniques, and reference material fundamental to professional level work in planning, organizing, managing, implementing and evaluating specific projects on behalf of a department. Positions in this series are accountable for all aspects of a project, ensuring that all products identified in the project scope are delivered on time and within budget. Positions also perform other related administrative duties such as managing the project budget, developing and monitoring contracts and creating status reports.

• A project is defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result. A project serves to develop, modify or enhance a product, service or system and is constrained by the relationships between scope, resources and time.

• Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Basic

Education

Requirement:

• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Experience Requirement:

• Professional Trainee II: Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional work experience as specified in the minimum qualification specifications for the authorized series/class of work.

• Project Manager II

Specialized Experience:

• Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional experience planning, directing, managing, monitoring and evaluating projects. Such experience must include determining project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, costs and resources; leading project teams; administering budgets and contracts; tracking project progress to ensure that milestones are met on time and within budget; documenting project progress; and identifying metrics for project evaluation.

• The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

• To view the Requirements in their entirety, Professional Trainee II please CLICK HERE.

• To view the Requirements in their entirety, Program Specialist 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 808-587-1111 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 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 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 rea