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Work With Us! HOK Seeks New Executive Director

8/13/2020

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JOB TITLE: Hui o Ko’olaupoko Executive Director
BENEFITS: starting at .80FTE (32hrs/week) $30/hr, including medical, with opportunity to grow into full-time based on funding availability
LOCATION: Combination of tele-work and field-work
START DATE: October 5, 2020
 
Hui o Ko’olaupoko (HOK) is looking for a part-time Executive Director to provide overall strategic and operational management to further the organization’s mission of protecting ocean health by restoring the ‘āina: mauka to makai. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of ecosystem and natural resource management, grant writing and fiscal management skills, and an understanding of the cultural and environmental issues affecting the Ko’olaupoko moku. The Executive Director is supported by the current HOK Board of Directors and HOK staff including the Project Director, Outreach Coordinator, part-time Accountant and seasonal interns. Please visit our website to learn more about Hui o Ko’olaupoko http://www.huihawaii.org/
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Promote the Vision and Mission of Hui o Ko'olaupoko and act as a spokesperson for the organization
  • Identify new funding sources and oversee the development of grant proposals, fundraising plans, and other vital program documents.
  • Strong fiscal capacity to manage and maintain current funding sources and grant deliverables
  • Establish positive relationships and collaborative arrangements with community stakeholders
  • Foster a strong staff and volunteer team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Demonstrated expertise in water/environmental resource management or other closely related fields
  • University degree in a related field
  • Knowledge of leadership and management practices as they relate to non-profit organizations
  • Strong administrative and operational management skills
  • Strong communication skills with a variety of audiences
  • Grant-writing experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3 or more years of progressive management experience in an environmental sector organization
  • Knowledge of Hawaiian ecosystems and Hawaiian culture
 
TO APPLY 
Send a cover letter that details how your experience would allow you to further HOK’s mission as a non-profit organization in the Koʻolaupoko community. Detail the reasons for your interest in the position and how your background corresponds to the position requirements. Application packets must include: a cover letter, resume and a list of references with contact information. Please submit application packets to info@huihawaii.org . Position will remain open until filled. ​
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What is a storm water runoff utility and who pays for it?

8/1/2020

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Municipalities such as the City and County of Honolulu are required by federal and state environmental protection laws to effectively manage the City’s storm drainage systems.  This ensures compliance with regulatory permits that minimizes the pollution effect of storm water runoff to receiving waters such as streams, rivers, bays and the ocean.
    
Currently, to manage and maintain these programs and services the City & County government utilizes a budgeted portion of the Real Property Tax revenues paid by residential and business property owners. Federal and state facilities who are non-taxable do not pay these property tax and may not pay for these provided services.
The City is seeking shared financial responsibility of the services.
    
Under a new proposed plan, which is moving forward in the City & County government a new separate storm, water runoff utility program will be initiated tentatively scheduled to begin in 2022. They are seeking to generate a 40–100 Million dollar fund. This new utility will fund a storm water management program through the Department of Facilities Maintenance (DFM).  Real Property Tax revenues would no longer support these services.  Current recommendation for the utility will be based on square footage of storm water runoff surface area of a property. The more concrete and impervious surfaces on the property the higher the utility. For the median residential property owner on Oahu, with a property of 3,900 SF, that fee would be between $11.88-$16.19/month. Commercial property owners will be charged significantly more.
   
How can you learn more about this new tax initiative? 
Go to the City and County web site https://www.stormwaterutilityoahu.org/ and learn about the ongoing community meetings, storm water runoff program information, frequently asked questions and more. Stay informed and tell others about this new initiative.
What can you do to reduce your storm water runoff before the new utility is in effect?  Learn more about rain gardens, catchment systems, and erosion control low impact development projects here.

​By: Jeffery Harris, HOK Board of Directors President

Update: A previous version of this post called the utility fee a tax.

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