LEASING SPECIALIST - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

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Recruitment Information

The current vacancy is with the Department of Accounting & General Services. Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This 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 is located in the Leasing Services Branch of the Division of Public Works, Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) and is responsible for independently performing all activities required to acquire and maintain leases for commercial office space for agencies of various State departments. Duties and responsibilities include providing for adequate office accommodations at a reasonable cost on a timely basis; determining the amount of space allowed in accordance with DAGS standards; researching and identifying available office spaces and lease rates and negotiating terms and conditions; monitoring compliance with lease agreements; and performing other related duties as assigned.

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. Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in property management. Such experience must have involved researching market rates and locations of available lease space; negotiating terms and conditions of leases; preparing Offers to Lease and lease contract documents; ensuring that the terms and conditions of the agreements are fulfilled; and arranging for alterations to, and maintenance, upkeep, or reconditioning of property as specified in the lease agreements. At least one (1) year of this experience must have included experience in commercial leasing. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply. Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader).

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: 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 application.