HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST V - (CIVIL RIGHTS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi is seeking a Civil Rights Compliance Specialist within the Department of Human Resources Development to provide expert guidance on EEO, AA, and civil rights compliance. You will manage investigations, advise staff and clients, and coordinate with federal and state agencies.

The role requires robust knowledge of civil rights laws, investigative skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups. On-site position with competitive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Three and one-half years of professional HR experience in recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, pay or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, HR program development and services, labor relations, and HR research.
• Selective Civil Rights Certification: at least one year of investigatory experience involving civil rights complaints and applying federal/state civil rights laws.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply civil rights laws and regulations; conduct objective investigations; prepare reports; communicate with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department’s subject matter expert on civil rights, advising on EEO, AA, and equal service requirements.
• Manage the AA program to ensure legal compliance and effectiveness.
• Act as liaison to federal, state, and public entities on civil rights matters.

Skills

Civil rights knowledge

Investigation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 26-0329

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

Salary

$6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I).

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Duties Summary

The position is located within the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Office, Civil Rights Compliance Staff, which provides department-wide technical assistance and advisory services to ensure compliance with all federal and state civil rights requirements governing equal employment opportunity (EEO), equal access to services, and affirmative action (AA). The purpose of this position is to serve as the department’s subject matter expert on civil rights, advising personnel and clientele on EEO, AA, and equal opportunity for services requirements, managing the AA program to ensure legal compliance, and acting as the department’s liaison to federal, state, and public entities on civil rights matters.

In order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of federal and state civil rights laws, regulations and compliance requirements, including equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination laws; principles and practices of affirmative action and civil rights program administration; and investigative principles and techniques as applied to discrimination complaints. Applicants must also possess the ability to interpret and apply civil rights laws, and regulations; conduct objective and thorough discrimination investigations; analyze evidence and make sound determinations; prepare clear and concise investigative reports; provide technical advice on sensitive and complex issues; and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: 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.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Basic Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: Three and one-half years of professional work experience in one or any combination of human resources management functions, i.e., recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, pay or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, human resources program development and services, labor relations, and human resources research.
• Such experience must demonstrate the ability to deal satisfactorily with fellow workers and/or operating personnel, to recognize problems in the operation of a human resources program, and to suggest practical solutions, and otherwise to accept responsibility in the field of human resources administration. Clerical or technical experience in a human resources program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources functions described above is not qualifying.
• Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.
• Selective Certification-Civil Rights Experience: Of the required years of human resources management work experience required for the Specialized Experience requirement, the work experience must include at least one (1) year of investigatory experience involving the investigation of complaints and the application of federal and/or state civil rights laws and regulations. Such experience must have involved conducting fact-finding investigations, including interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses; gathering, reviewing, and analyzing evidence; applying civil rights laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines to determine findings; and preparing investigative reports or recommendations based on analysis of the evidence.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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 visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.

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.