Human Resources Specialist V Civil Rights Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0329

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

$6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I).

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

The position is located within the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Office, Civil Rights Compliance Staff, which provides department-wide technical assistance and advisory services to ensure compliance with all federal and state civil rights requirements governing equal employment opportunity (EEO), equal access to services, and affirmative action (AA).

The purpose of this position is to serve as the department’s subject matter expert on civil rights, advising personnel and clientele on EEO, AA, and equal opportunity for services requirements, managing the AA program to ensure legal compliance, and acting as the department’s liaison to federal, state, and public entities on civil rights matters.

In order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of federal and state civil rights laws, regulations and compliance requirements, including equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination laws; principles and practices of affirmative action and civil rights program administration; and investigative principles and techniques as applied to discrimination complaints. Applicants must also possess the ability to interpret and apply civil rights laws, and regulations;

conduct objective and thorough discrimination investigations; analyze evidence and make sound determinations; prepare clear and concise investigative reports; provide technical advice on sensitive and complex issues; and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

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. Such experience must demonstrate the ability to deal satisfactorily with fellow workers and/or operating personnel, to recognize problems in the operation of a human resources program, and to suggest practical solutions, and otherwise to accept responsibility in the field of human resources administration.
  
  Clerical or technical experience in a human resources program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources functions described above is not qualifying.
• Quality of
  
  Experience:
  
  Possession of the required number of years 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 he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.
• Selective Certification-Civil Rights
  
  Experience:
  
  Of the required years of human resources management…