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Hawaii Tourism Authority Procurement Specialist
Hawaii Tourism Authority Procurement Specialist

Hawaii Tourism Authority Procurement Specialist

Company : State of Hawaii
Salary : Details not provided
Location : Hawaii

Full Description

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, Hawaii Tourism Authority.

The position is located on the Island of Honolulu, Oahu. (Location of this position).

Salary: $ Commensurate with education and experience

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please
contact Mark Takemoto at [email protected].

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism, Hawaii Tourism Authority .

Duties Summary

The position is located in the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), which is administratively attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. This position is responsible for the preparation, processing, and tracking of all contracts executed by the HTA and to ensure that these contracts are in conformity with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures. This position is also responsible for the procurement processes, especially in conducting competitive solicitations, and to ensure that these procurements are in conducting under government best practices and in conformity with all applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Knowledge: Familiarity with government ethics. Understanding of procurement and contracting practices – especially in a government context. Basic understanding of Hawai‘i – its geography and history. Sensitivity to Hawaiian culture. Awareness of issues surrounding Hawai‘i’s natural resources, the tourism industry, sustainability.

Skills/Abilities: Must be able to read, comprehend, and apply written and oral directions; communicate effectively with others orally and in writing; maintain effective and cordial working relationships with others; maintain a multi-task-oriented workload. Be able to work alone and in collaboration with others. Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Suite. Familiarity with cloud applications. Good electronic filing and organizational skills. Accurate math skills and understanding of basic math concepts.


Education: Strong preference for graduation from a four (4)-year accredited college or university, preferably with a well-rounded curriculum that includes some business or public administration. No particular major required. Subject to review and approval, experience may be used as a substitute for education.

Experience: Progressively responsible professional work experience of a minimum of five (5) years in any of the following areas: administrative, coordination, clerical, paralegal, government. HTA may allow any substitution for experience.

Any combination of education and/or experience will be allowed, subject to review and acceptance by the HTA Chief Administrative Officer or designated HTA staff.

Citizenship Requirement: The State of Hawai‘i requires that 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.

Other Information

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

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NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism, Hawaii Tourism Authority regarding this exempt position.


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