Recruitment Number 26-0206

This vacancy is with the Department of Human Services in Downtown.

Salary: $4,221 to $5,338 per month (SR-15, Step C 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.

This position, located in the Department of Human Services Human Resources (HR) Office, Position Management Services Staff, serves as a technical lead and primary technical expert to the unit's staff and provides technical support to the unit head. The position performs technical human resources work for the Position Management Services Staff which includes processing and finalizing the full range of position actions; conducting limited classification reviews and technical analyses; advising on data management for various HR computer systems and software; and performing clerical and administrative support functions.

To effectively perform these duties and responsibilities, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of position management and position classification; departmental organizational structures and classification standards; applicable collective bargaining unit agreements as they relate to position classification and compensation; the preparation, review, and processing of position action forms and supporting documentation; and human resources information systems (i.e. Human Resources Management System), and related electronic databases used for organizational coding and position tracking. Additionally, applicants must possess the ability to analyze and evaluate position descriptions and organizational information by comparing them to class specifications, organizational charts, and functional statements; research and interpret applicable laws, rules, policies, guidelines, and precedent cases and apply them to complex or unusual position actions; exercise sound judgment in determining the appropriate disposition of position actions and selective certification requests; and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to explain position management and classification requirements to departmental programs and internal HR staff.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following 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.

General Experience: One year of progressively responsible general office clerical experience.

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

Selective Certification - Position Management and Services: Of the work experience required, at least one year must involve performing technical reviews, analyses, and processing of position actions and/or classification-related work.

Supervisory Aptitude: Some positions may require 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 which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g. by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory 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. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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 the application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.