What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST IV (SR-22) [1 vacancy] position at City and County of Honolulu, HI?
Position Information
The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist IV. Under the general direction of the Administrative Services Officer, this position provides professional staff support by independently performing a myriad of administrative and personnel management services in the Personnel Section of the Administrative Services Bureau (ASB). In addition, this position will assist in the supervision of the clerical staff assigned to the ASB.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
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 or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail or drop off a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional (post-Bachelor's degree/non-clerical) human resources management work experience.
Experience must have demonstrated knowledge of the principles of public human resources administration; basic principles relating to organization and management; local and State laws, rules and regulations, and contractual provisions governing public employment; methods and techniques for evaluating and analyzing facts, information and issues to resolve problems; report and letter writing; research and statistical methods and techniques; interviewing principles and techniques; various kinds of occupations and the sources of occupational information; working details and principles, concepts and processes applicable to human resources management.
A Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Public Administration from a regionally-accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of professional human resources management work experience.
Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Master's degree in one of the listed areas 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 or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
NONQUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:
Most work experience in a supervisory or managerial position includes responsibility for human resources 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 personnel program involving work that is limited to the application of personnel rules, regulations, and procedures in support of the personnel functions described above is also not considered 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. (A driver's license is desirable for the current vacancy.)
Examination Process
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 and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation......................................100%
