HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST VI (LABOR RELATIONS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 26-0299 This vacancy is with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Salary: $6,728 to $9,576 per month (SR-26, Minimum to Maximum) 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 position is located within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR), Administration, Human Resources Office, Labor Relations Unit, which is responsible for conducting departmental administrative services related to negotiated contracts applicable to the various range of bargaining units, and participating in contract negotiation activities as the primary departmental representative. The purpose of this position is to direct the labor relations program through supervision of staff who manage grievances, arbitration, contract interpretation, and labor-management consultation. This position is also responsible for advising executive leadership, ensuring consistent collective bargaining contract application across the department, and representing the department in high-level labor-management discussions and dispute resolution. In order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining practices/contract provisions related to the human resources field of labor relations. Applicants must also possess the ability to make decisions under urgency and pressure, maintain open, fair and productive labor management relations, analyze complex labor relations problems and develop solutions, provide sound recommendations, and effectively represent management interest. Minimum Qualification Requirements 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 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 year of Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience of the type and quality described below: 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. OR 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. Selective Certification-Labor Relations Experience: Of the required years of human resources management work experience required for the class, two (2) years must include professional labor relations experience such as handling grievances, interpreting collective bargaining agreements, and advising management on labor relations problems and solutions. Such experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to that of the class Human Resources Specialist IV in the State Service. Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. 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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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Hawaiʻi