Job Details

Recruitment Number 25-0468 - The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Human Resources Development, Labor Relations Division.

Salary: $8,579 to $13,730 per month (EM-03, Minimum to Maximum). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This 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.

This position is located in the Labor Relations Division of the Department of Human Resources Development. The Labor Relations Division performs work in the following major labor relations functions: collective bargaining negotiations of master agreements; employer-level grievances; administration of contracts and contract interpretation; performance appraisal system.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Director of the Department of Human Resources Development in collective bargaining negotiation sessions.
• Serve as the spokesperson for designated bargaining unit(s).
• Participate in the development of employer proposals and counter proposals on cost and non-cost demands made by the unions.
• Conduct research and special projects essential to collective bargaining negotiations.
• Receive employer-level grievances, meet with union representatives and/or grievant(s) to discuss grievances and prepare recommendations for adjustment or denial of grievances.
• Provide advice and assistance to departmental representatives on the proper and timely handling of grievances at the division and department levels.
• Prepare answers to questions raised by departmental representatives on specific contract provisions and meet with departmental representatives to explain contract provisions and to discuss labor relations problems and solutions.
• Provide advice and assistance on the State's performance appraisal system.
• Conduct labor relations training for supervisors, departmental personnel staff, and others.
• Disseminate current, accurate and uniform interpretation of applicable provisions contained in the rules and regulations.
• Make recommendations on proposed personnel legislation and draft testimony.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: Three and one-half years of 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 / Supervisory Experience

A. Staff Specialist Experience

• Personnel management specialist and/or labor relations experience performing work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems with responsibility for furnishing advisory services to management in the overall aspects of program development and evaluation; OR
• Personnel management specialist and/or labor relations experience performing extensive and intensive work 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 the departments are following guidelines for sound personnel practices; development of legislative proposals or analysis of the impact of proposed legislation; and conduct of research aimed towards improving the personnel administration system.

B. Supervisory Experience

• Experience in the field of personnel management or labor relations which included: 1) planning and directing the work of others; 2) assigning and reviewing their work; 3) advising them on difficult problem areas; 4) timing and scheduling their work; and 5) training and developing of new employees.

Selective Certification - Labor Relations Experience

• Of the three and one-half years of Specialized Experience described above, at least one year must have been in the field of labor relations which included one or any combination of the following labor relations functions: identifying possible alternatives and solutions in resolving labor relations problems; interpreting collective bargaining contracts; conducting staff work for negotiations sub-committees; compiling and analyzing data and information for contract negotiations; drafting suggested language for collective bargaining provisions; and providing advice and assistance on the proper and timely handling of grievances.
• This experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the Human Resources Specialist IV. The Human Resources Specialist IV performs personnel assignments which regularly encompass complex problems combined with the responsibility for management advisory service; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 808‑587‑0936 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:

Electronic Notification to Applicants

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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, 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.

Additional Information

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