Job Details

Musician

Plays a musical instrument and/or its related double in the Hawai`i County or West Hawai`i band at public performances; and performs other related duties as assigned. This is an advanced level in the Musician series and plays at the level five (5) proficiency and must be able to perform on multiple parts within the selection including solo parts. There is one (1) immediate permanent part-time vacancy with the Hawai'i County Band in Kailua-Kona for Clarinet or Trumpet.

Special Working Conditions for Hawai'i County Band:

• Works irregular hours: Must be able to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings for rehearsals, weekends and holidays for performances; average of 18 hours per month.
• Must be physically able to march in parades, including inclement weather.

Special Working Conditions for West Hawai'i Band:

• Works irregular hours: Must be able to work Tuesday evenings for rehearsals, weekends and holidays for performances; average of 9 hours per month.
• Must be physically able to march in parades, including inclement weather.

Examples of Duties

• Plays second part for a musical instrument and/or its related double in larger sections during band performances; may be assigned to play higher musical parts.
• Performs solos occasionally.
• Participates in parades and concerts, which include standing or sitting performances.
• Participates in full band rehearsals, sectionals, or small group rehearsals, including marching practice.
• Warms up, warms down, tunes up, sets up, and breaks down all equipment.
• Studies musical scores and memorizes parts.
• Cares for and maintains music folders in an orderly fashion.
• Transports personal instrument(s) and equipment to and from rehearsals; cares for and maintains instrument(s) and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• completion of the ninth grade, and
• applicants shall have experience playing in a concert band or orchestra or in a musical group over a four year period.

Note: Applicants will be required to audition before the County band auditioning committee.

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: the musical instrument(s) to which assigned, including literature, history, and performance techniques; the fundamentals of music and playing in a concert band/orchestra; musical compositions for the instrument(s) assigned.

Ability to: play the assigned musical instrument(s) in the band at the level six proficiency with the expected degree of skill, technique, and interpretation, and the appropriate tone, rhythm, and intonation; read music proficiently and memorize parts; understand and follow oral and written instructions; adapt and adjust individual performance to suit the needs of the group; carry instrument and march in parades; establish effective working relationships with co-workers.

Physical 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

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

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APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: E-mail: jobs@hawaiicounty.gov