Human Resources Officer II - Educator Quality, 606210 (2026-03459)

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a Human Resources professional to assist with Title II A funds administration, fiscal planning, and compliance within the Educator Quality Section. The role requires review of data, coordination with complex areas, and training on grant usage.

A bachelor's degree in business administration with HR focus is required, with substitution options described. Salary ranges from $114,820 to $162,535, with a 12-month appointment and DOE benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in human resource management or management with coursework in human resources administration and industrial relations.
• Substitution: Bachelor's degree plus two years of excess professional work experience which involved responsibility for human resources administration.
• Desired education: Coursework in accounting/finance and organizational studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, implementation, and management of the distribution of Title II A funds in accordance with federal and state fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Reviews Educator Quality data and reports to ensure funding alignment with the state strategic goals for these programs.
• Monitors and audits fund usage to ensure grant compliance and spending in accordance with complex area plans to increase the number of ESSA Hawaii Qualified teachers for the complex area.
• Provides technical assistance and delivers training on the purpose and use of Title II A funds within federal and state policies, procedures, rules, and compliance requirements.
• Analyzes Title II A funds and assists in reporting expenditures for internal audits, US DOE Annual Survey, and other ad hoc Title II A / Hawaii Qualified Teacher / Educator Quality fiscal reports as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration with HR specialization

Substitution: Bachelor's degree + 2 years HR experience

Coursework in accounting/finance and organizational studies

Job description

APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Officer III of the Educator Quality Section, the Human Resource Officer II:

• Assists with the development, implementation, and management of the distribution of Title II A funds in accordance with federal and state fiscal management policies and procedures. Reviews Educator Quality (including Beginning Teacher and Marginal Teacher) data and reports to ensure funding alignment with the state strategic goals for these programs and initiatives.
• Monitors and audits fund usage to ensure grant compliance and spending in accordance with complex area plans to increase the number of ESSA Hawaii Qualified teachers for the complex area. Assists complex areas with corrective action initiatives based on monitoring findings. Analyzes spending patterns and trend data to recommend improvements to align spending effectively to DOE priorities and strategic goals. Works with EES Human Resources Officer to ensure that use of funds supports marginal teachers.
• Provides technical assistance and delivers training on the purpose and use of Title II A funds within federal and state policies, procedures, rules, and compliance requirements.
• Analyzes Title II A funds and assists in reporting expenditures for internal audits, US DOE Annual Survey, and other ad hoc Title II A / Hawaii Qualified Teacher / Educator Quality fiscal reports as required. Assists with granting users system access to eHR for HQ.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in human resource management or management with coursework in human resources administration and industrial relations.

Substitution for Education

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university PLUS two (2) years of excess professional work experience which involved responsibility for human resources administration.

Desired Education

Coursework in accounting/finance and organizational studies.

Experience

Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in one or more areas of human resource management of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system.

Desired Experience

Responsible professional work experience in operations research, organization and systems studies and/or management analysis, operations management, institutional analysis, accounting, business management.

Combined Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system.

Knowledge

Human resource administration; leadership and group dynamics; organizational change and effectiveness; labor problems; business statistics; principles and practices pertinent to the area(s) of assignment such as compensation, the staffing process, collective bargaining, and dispute settlement or employee benefits, etc.; laws, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.

Desired Knowledge

Management and organizational behavior; computer-based information systems; operations research; government accounting, including budgetary control, and fund accounting systems and principles; business statistics; Federal Grant Management, Microsoft Office Suite & Google documents; existing DOE Data systems (eHR, eHQ, VAX, PDE3, LearnSoft, eSIS); ESSA requirements and Hawaii Qualified Teacher requirements; Title II laws, policies and procedures; new and emerging federal requirements including allowable use of federal grant funds; State and Federal fiscal management procedure

Ability to

Provide analytical and technical services in human resources management in the area(s) of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines.

Desired Ability to

Conduct studies of organization, operating processes and procedures, and management systems and fiscal management; recommend changes and improvements; provide analytical and technical services in the area(s) of assignment.

Salary Range

EOSR-7, $114,820 to $162,535.

Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

All others will be placed on the first step of $114,820.

NOTE

Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.

Work Year and Benefits

This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.

Posting Cycle

Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.

Educational Officer Contractual Agreement

Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.

Approved

Robert Davis

Interim Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management