Human Resources Technician VI - Teacher Recruitment & Reclassification Unit

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a Human Resources Technician VI to screen applications and determine minimum qualifications for positions. You will also accept or reject applications and prepare justification letters for hiring decisions.

The role requires knowledge of HR rules and procedures, plus progressive general office experience. Substitutions may apply; this is a full-time role based in Honolulu with a salary of $4,221 per month plus applicable benefits.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible general office clerical experience.
• Experience in an office requiring knowledge of HR rules, procedures and program requirements.
• Substitutions allowed: clerical curriculum or college/university coursework; bachelor's degree substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Screens applications for assigned classes to determine minimum qualifications.
• Accepts/rejects applications.
• Writes letters/reports to justify rejections.
• Advises departments on methods to fill positions.
• Recommends filling methods based on time, lists, and history.
• Suggests incentives and use of lower-level classes to fill vacancies.

Skills

General office clerical experience

Knowledge of HR rules

Education

General experience substitutions (clerical curriculum)

Bachelor's degree substitution for General/Specialized Experience

Job description

Salary Range

Human Resources Technician VI, SR-15: $4,221.00 per month

1. Screens applications for assigned classes to determine whether education and work experience meet minimum qualifications for class of work being sought;

2. Accepts/rejects applications;

3. Writes letters/reports to explain/justify rejections;

4. Advises line departments/program staff on available methods of filling positions;

5. Recommends most suitable method based on time factors, availability of lists, past history, etc.; and

6. Recommends the use of incentives such as hiring above the minimum, shortage differentials and the use of lower-level classes to fill vacancies.

Experience Requirement

Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality and quantity described in the paragraphs below and in the amount indicated on the following table:

• Class Title Human Resources Technician VI
• Gen Exper (yrs) 1
• Spclzd Exper (yrs) 4
• Supvry Exper (yrs) *
• Total (yrs) 5

*For certain positions in the Human Resources IV level and above, applicants must show that they possess supervisory aptitude.

General Experience

Progressively responsible general office clerical experience.

Specialized Experience

Experience in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent human resources rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements.

Supervisory Experience

*For certain positions in the Human Resources Assistants IV level and above, applicants must show they possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments that involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision (e.g., serving as a group or team leader; similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; completing training courses in supervision accompanied by application of the skills in work assignments; or favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential).

Quality of Experience

Possession of the required amount 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 applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.

Substitutions Allowed

1. Successful completion of a clerical curriculum at an accredited business or technical school may be substituted for the General Experience on a month-to-month basis up to a maximum of one (1) year.
2. Successful completion of an academic year in an accredited college or university above the high school level may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
3. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of General Experience and two (2) years of Specialized Experience. Applicants possessing this educational qualification are deemed to have met all of the requirements for the Human Resources AssistantIV level.

Salary

The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.

Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Information about Temporary Positions

Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.