Human Resources Specialist

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.

The position is located in Diamond Head, on the Island of Oahu.

Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email Hawaii Emergency Management Agency at: dod.hiema.hr

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.

This position serves in the Finance and Administration Branch (F&A), Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA), Department of Defense. The F&A provides administrative management, financial, procurement and contract administration, and human resources management services and support to the Agency’s Administrator and its Branches. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the directing and coordination of the agency’s planning, programming, and budgeting activities and maintenance of budgetary and fiscal controls over federal, State, and other extramural funds appropriated to the agency;

the establishment and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards on HIEMA’s management system; the promulgation of regulations and policies related to the management and administration of State personnel; the directing and control of the State purchasing and contracting activities and property accountability; assistance in the development and implementation of federal and State legislative programs; and the direction and coordination of the administration of the occupational safety and health program;

worker’s compensation program; fleet insurance program and Federal and State tort claims programs.

The HIEMA Human Resources Section oversees all human resources activities and actions; processes human resources /personnel transactions for the Agency; enforces state personnel rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreement provisions; maintains hard copy and electronic file systems; promulgates regulations and Agency policies and guidelines related to human resources; and manages human resources processes that include position classification, compensation, recruitment, selection and placement, personnel transactions and records, labor relations, employee relations, performance evaluations, employee development and training, employee recognition and awards, worker’s compensation and occupational health and safety.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a human resources subject matter expert for HIEMA. This position will perform a variety of position classification and recruitment actions, employee relations and serve as a technical advisor to supervisors and managers  needed, the subject position may participate in departmental human resources special projects and programs.

This position also serves as a State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) member during emergencies and disasters.

Knowledge of the personnel, occupations, and work processes relative to agencies in State government; and operational relationships with various State agencies and/or with other jurisdictions.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise reports and recommendations; demonstrated ability to foster teamwork with a wide range of people; skilled in use of electronic communications word processing, spreadsheet, and management information systems/databases; ability and skill to properly apply personnel management principles, methods and techniques to work situations; logically analyze and make sound recommendations on complex issues and effectively present the analysis and findings;

exercise judgment, tact and discretion in applying and explaining policies and procedures to others; establish and maintain effective working relationships internal and external to DOD; strong customer service skills; thorough understanding of personnel evaluation techniques and demonstrated ability; and willingness to deal effectively with diverse populations.

Ability to come to work…