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Performs, under close supervision, selected assignments of simple to moderate difficulty in one of the major functional areas of human resources management; and performs other related duties as required.
The current vacancy is with the Department of Human Resources, Examination Branch. This position performs as a trainee in learning the principles, techniques, laws, methodology, and work processes pertaining to examination (i.e., employment testing and assessment) activities.
Career Progression
A Human Resources Specialist II (HRS II) (SR-18) may progress up the career ladder with satisfactory work experience up to a HRS V (SR-24). There may be promotional opportunities above the HRS V level.The Career progression is as follows:
Class Title Salary Range Current Pay
Human Resources Specialist II SR-18 $3,933
Human Resources Specialist III SR-20 $4,252
Human Resources Specialist IV SR-22 $4,600
Human Resources Specialist V SR-24 $5,178 - Additional Job Information
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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
***Subject to funding availability.***
1) Only ONLINE applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online by June 8, 2022, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
2) Paper applications will NOT be accepted.
There is one vacancy with the Department of Human Resources, Employment and Personnel Services Division, Examination Branch. List may be used to fill future vacancies in this and/or other departments.Important Notice:
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- Minimum Qualification Requirements
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:(a) One year of professional human resources management work experience or other responsible professional work experience which required substantial use of analytical skill and involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action; or(b) Six months of professional human resources management work experience pertinent to examination (i.e., employment testing and assessment).
Preferred Experience:Human resources management work experience in a government agency that follows Civil Service Merit Principles.
Substitution:
A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Public Administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the one year of the professional human resources management work experience.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Public Administration in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.NONQUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:
Most work experience in a supervisory or managerial position includes responsibility for human resources management functions. However, if the primary responsibility of the position is not concerned with professional human resources management work, such experience is not considered qualifying.Clerical or technical experience in a human resources management program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources management rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources management functions described above is not qualifying.
Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license, as required. The current vacancy does not require a driver’s license. - Examination Process
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation…………………100%
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What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
— Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
— Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
— Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
— Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
— Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
— Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
— Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
— Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
— Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
— Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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If you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your application will be further evaluated. Your examination score will be based on the information you provide on your application and the supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that your application provide a detailed description of the duties and responsibilities you performed for each position that you held.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.
I also understand that I may not submit/attach resumes in lieu of filling out the application or supplemental questionnaire.
- I understand that I must complete the Work Experience section and Supplemental Questions for the Human Resources Specialist II recruitment.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Human Resources Specialist II position requires that applicants have equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Do you meet this education requirement?
- Yes, I have a bachelor’s degree and am attaching/submitting evidence of my degree.
- I do not have a bachelor’s degree; however, I have work experience that provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree. Such work experience is described in the Work Experience section of my application.
- I do not have a bachelor’s degree or work experience that can substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must have:(a) one year of professional (post-bachelor’s degree; non-clerical) human resources management work experience or other responsible professional work experience which required substantial use of analytical skill and involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action; or
(b) six months of professional (post-bachelor’s degree; non-clerical) human resources management work experience pertinent to examination (i.e., employment testing and assessment).
Substitution: A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Public Administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the one year of professional human resources management work experience.
NOTE: If you are using your Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration to substitute for the one year of professional human resources management work experience, you must submit evidence of your Master’s degree in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript to your application, or mail a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Do you meet this experience requirement?
- Yes, I have the above specified required experience.
- Yes, I have a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or Public Administration to substitute for the one year of professional human resources management work experience.
- No, I do NOT have the required experience.
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: Please list all employment from the Work Experience section of your application where you performed professional human resources management work.For each position, include:
1) the name of your employer;
2) your position title;
3) the dates you held your position (from month/year to month/year);
4) the number of hours worked per week;
5) a brief description of the organization you worked for (e.g., number, type, and size of departments/divisions, size of organization);
6) the title(s) and number of employee(s) you supervised (if applicable); and
7) the title of your immediate supervisor.05
For EACH employer you listed in Question No. 4, please describe in detail your professional human resources management experience. Include any specializations (i.e., employment testing and assessment, recruitment, classification and/or compensation, training, labor relations, employee benefits).06
OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Please list all employment from the Work Experience section of your application where you performed professional work which required substantial use of analytical skill and involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.For each position, include:
1) the name of your employer;
2) your position title;
3) the dates you held your position (from month/year to month/year);
4) the number of hours worked per week;
5) a brief description of the organization you worked for (e.g., number, type, and size of departments/divisions, size of organization);
6) the title(s) and number of employee(s) you supervised (if applicable); and
7) the title of your immediate supervisor.07
For EACH employer listed in Question No. 6, please describe in detail your professional work experience which required substantial use of analytical skill and involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.For each position, give an example of a complex project/problem where you utilized the above skills, and describe the final outcome of the project/problem.
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