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Recruitment Number OHHI-25043

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

SALARY: $9,142 to $14,625 per month (EM-05, 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

A Personnel Program Manager in the State service manages a major personnel functional area which involves the planning, development, control, and coordination of operations and integration with all other functional areas; and performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of duties performed include but are not limited to:

• Planning, directing, and overseeing a major functional area of statewide personnel management;
• Participating in overall divisional planning and integration of programs;
• Developing and maintaining operating and administrative procedures within the broad framework of legal and agency standards and requirements;
• Formulating and recommending broad policy;
• Clarifying, interpreting, applying, and securing compliance with laws, rules and regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Conferring and consulting with other technical and professional staff;
• Developing work programs and projects and improvements in activities and operations;
• Controlling and assuring the effective implementation and conduct of activities;
• Developing a comprehensive program plan and formulating budget requirements;
• Planning and conducting staff meetings;
• Preparing operational and other reports;
• Recommending changes in organization structure;
• Taking leadership in dealing with appellate and employee groups and representatives;
• Preparing and issuing special instructions for non-routine and complex assignments;
• Setting performance standards and reviewing performance evaluations;
• Recommending personnel needs, changes, and actions and directing and participating in staff training;
• May serve as relief in the absence of a division chief.

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: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: Three and one-half years of progressively responsible experience in one or any combination of personnel management functions; i.e., recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, pay or wage administration, employee management relations services, employee development, personnel program development, personnel research, and labor relations.
• Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience: Two years of either staff specialist or supervisory experience.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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 808-###-#### 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. For more information, please click: here.

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.

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. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Government Administration