HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST VI, OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Island (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation - Highways in Downtown, Oahu seeks a qualified HR professional for a challenging public sector role. Salary ranges from $6,728 to $8,187 per month (SR-26, Step D to I). Hiring rates depend on funds, qualifications, and other factors.

Continuous recruitment may close at any time. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 3.5 years of HR experience, and 1 year of supervisory or staff specialist experience.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States for government employment.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Three and one-half (3 1/2) years of professional work experience in human resources management functions.
• One year of Staff Specialist or Supervisory experience with described responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, control and coordinate a major sub segment of a human resources management program; supervise subordinates.
• Develop program activities, evaluate results, and brief management on progress of developmental projects.

Skills

Legal authorization to work

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Transportation - Highways, in Downtown, Oahu. Salary: $6,728 to $8,187 per month (SR-26, Step D to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Examples of duties

Responsible for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating a major sub segment of a human resources management program where the work is so complex and voluminous as to require subordinate levels of supervision; assists in developing program activities and evaluating the results of such activities, preparing justification of projects, and briefing management on the purpose and progress of developmental projects; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

• LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: 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.
• Basic Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: Three and one-half (3 1/2) 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.
• Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience of the type and quality described below:
  • A. Staff Specialist Experience: Human resources specialist experience performing work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems in a given human resources specialty with responsibility for furnishing advisory services to management in the overall aspects of program development and evaluation; or human resources specialist experience performing extensive and intensive work in a given area of specialization, working on the most complex and difficult assignments in the areas of program development and evaluation, development of new and revised procedures, review of working situations to be sure that departments are following guidelines for sound human resources practices, recommending legislation or studying impact of proposed legislation, and engaging in human resources research aimed towards improving the human resources system.
  • B. Supervisory Experience: Experience in the field of human resources management which included (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problems; (4) training and developing subordinates; and (5) evaluating their work performance.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid State of Hawaii driver's license at the time of appointment; the immediate vacancy has this requirement.
• 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.

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Supplemental 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 click: 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.