Legislative Specialist (Exempt)

Duties Summary

This recruitment is for a full-time, exempt position with the Office of the County Clerk.

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the County Council and executive Administration in drafting legislation and maintaining the County Charter and the County Code.

This position is exempt from civil service and selected person for the position will be appointed by the Council Chairperson.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to tammy.shiraishi@hawaiicounty.gov (Indicate "Legislative Specialist" in the subject field of your email.)

Examples of Duties

• Assist with the drafting of bills, resolutions, and proposed amendments.

• Review new drafts of legislation.
• Review and proof revisions to the County Code, County Charter, and Council Rules of Procedures, for accuracy with enacted amendments.
• Review and proof the County Code for editorial, stylistic, and grammatical consistency.
• Provide research as requested by the County Clerk, Deputy County Clerk, or other legislative specialists.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
A combination of education, experience, and qualities substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from an accredited university or college with a baccalaureate degree in public or business administration, journalism, communications, political science, history, philosophy, economics, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Three (3) years of work experience in government administration or operations, public or business administration, economics, or a related field.
• Proficient with standard office computer software (Adobe Acrobat; Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook) and experience with standard office equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, exercise judgement, perform research and navigate different sources of information.

Supplemental Information

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to tammy.shiraishi@hawaiicounty.gov (Indicate “Legislative Specialist” in the subject field of your email)

Please contact Tammy Shiraishi at tammy.shiraishi@hawaiicounty.gov if you have any questions.

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include telecommuting, alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
• Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
  • Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
  • Vision Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Prescription Drug Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.