HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST IV AND V (PRE-DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Human Resources Specialist IV and V

Recruitment Number 23-0009 - This vacancy is with the Department of Public Safety.

Human Resources Specialist IV: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Human Resources Specialist V: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

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

Duties Summary

The positions are located in the Department of Public Safety, Inspections and Investigations Office, Pre-Disciplinary Hearings Staff. Level IV: Its primary function involves conducting pre-disciplinary hearings on alleged employee misconduct; reviewing investigation reports; analyzing evidence objectively; interpreting and applying HR laws and rules, collective bargaining agreements, and departmental standards of conduct, policies, and procedures; and preparing formal, written recommendations on disciplinary actions. Level V: Its primary function involves conducting pre-disciplinary hearings for the department which includes reviewing investigation reports to identify issues; scheduling and conducting pre-disciplinary hearings on alleged employee misconduct; analyzing evidence objectively; interpreting and applying personnel laws and rules; collective bargaining agreements, and departmental standards of conduct, policies and procedures; preparing formal written recommendations to affirm, modify or reverse program disciplinary recommendations and conducting training and providing advisory services to supervisors, administrators, and investigators on handling disciplinary matters.

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 an accredited four-year college or university for both levels. Specialized Experience: Two and one-half years for level IV and three and one-half years for level V 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. Selective Certification-Labor Relations Experience: Of the required years of human resources management work experience required for the class, one year for level IV and two years for level V must have consisted of professional work experience in the area of labor relations which demonstrated knowledge of, and involved the application of laws, rules, and regulations in performing one or any combination of the following labor relations functions: interpreting collective bargaining agreements in addressing matters concerning disciplinary action; recommending the adjustment or denial of grievances on disciplinary cases; and/or recommending acceptable alternatives with affected parties to create solutions to labor relations problems involving disciplinary issues. At least one (1) year of the labor relations experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to that of the next lower level in the class. The Human Resources Specialist III performs moderately difficult work of a technical nature in one or more of the functional areas of human resources management. The Human Resources Specialist IV performs human resources assignments which regularly encompass complex problems combined with the responsibility for management advisory service.

Supervisory Aptitude: For level V only, 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: 1) Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration, personnel and industrial relations, or human resources management may be substituted for one (1) year of personnel or professional/analytical/administrative experience, but not the hearings or labor relations experience. 2) Possession of a Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in one of the fields described above may be substituted for two (2) years of personnel or professional/analytical/administrative experience, but not for the hearings or labor relations experience. 3) Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in labor and industrial relations may be substituted for one (1) year of the personnel or the professional/analytical/administrative experience including one (1) year of the labor relations experience, but not for the labor relations experience comparable to the class Human Resources Specialist V. 4) Possession of a Ph.D. degree in labor and industrial relations may be substituted for two (2) years of personnel or the professional/analytical/administrative experience including one (1) year of the labor relations experience, but not the labor relations experience comparable to the class Human Resources Specialist IV. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader).

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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: 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. CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) 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.

Your Job Benefits With The State Of Hawaii

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will 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 afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay