Compliance Advocate

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit the fillable application form (found on the OHA website) along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

SALARY

$61,728 to $75,792 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Compliance Advocate is responsible for assessing the policies and practices of other agencies impacting on native Hawaiians and Hawaiians to ensure the proper treatment and well-being of the Native Hawaiian Community and to intervene when necessary with legal and policy investigation, analysis, and recommended corrective actions.

The Compliance Advocate is also responsible for providing technical review of mechanisms to reach program goals and knowing, understanding, applying, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, investigating, correcting, and advocating for policies that support the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ advocacy with regard to ensuring all levels of government respect the rights owed to our ʻāina and wai as well as properly protecting Native Hawaiian traditions, customs, practices, rights, and the cultural, historical and natural resources relied upon for the exercise of such rights.

Activities include interaction with government agencies at federal, state, and county levels; promoting the participation of Native Hawaiians in review and consultation processes; and assisting in the development of advocacy positions and proposals advanced by the agency.

ESSENTAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyzes and assesses the policies and practices of other governmental agencies and private entities and evaluates the impact of those policies and practices on Native Hawaiians.

2. Promotes advocacy efforts to include the protection of traditional and customary rights of Native Hawaiians, as well as assuring that federal, state, and county resources are proportionately directed to Native Hawaiian needs.

3. Serves as a technical resource person, providing analytical support for the agency on compliance issues as they affect the Native Hawaiian community.

4. Conducts appropriate research and investigations to secure important and relevant data and materials as directed. Coordinates and prepares reports on findings and recommendations.

5. Conducts technical reviews, including editing, proofreading, and an accuracy review, of testimony, letters, and memos prepared by Compliance Enforcement Program staff, as required.

6. Provides technical and strategic advice on legislative and administrative rule-making processes related to compliance issues as they affect the Native Hawaiian
community, ʻiwi kūpuna and our ʻāina and wai.

7. Communicates with the Compliance Enforcement Manager and Lead Compliance Specialist and on request with the Director of Advocacy, regarding internal and external issues, trends, and ongoing professional observations which may bear on strategic and operational decision making related to compliance issues as they affect the Native Hawaiian community, ʻiwi kūpuna and our ʻāina and wai.

8. Works to develop and grow relationships with Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, and organizations to build a network for acquiring information helpful in addressing emergent issues in the Native Hawaiian community.

9. Attends legislative, government and community hearings and meetings in relation to prioritized issues.

10. Recognizes protocols and deals effectively with sensitive and confidential issues.

11. Coordinates meetings with government officials, beneficiary groups, and stakeholders, as required. Maintains effective working relationships with legislators, executive branch officials and stakeholders.

12. Ensures ongoing monitoring of political news and developments, debates, news conferences and press releases, and other occurrences, particularly as they relate to compliance issues as they affect the Native Hawaiian community, ʻiwi kūpuna and our ʻāina and wai. Maintains a watchful stance over the political arena.

13. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Compliance Enforcement Manager, Community Engagement Director, Chief Operating Officer and/or the Chief Executive Officer.

14. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Compliance Enforcement Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, public policy, or in any social sciences field such as economics, health, education, political science, or social work.

2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in conducting governmental and/or legislative research, planning and analysis; and other activities relating to government affairs. In addition, the work experience must have included a working knowledge of Federal, State and local governments, and their functions and structures; issues and problems relating to Native Hawaiians; programs and services for Native Hawaiians; and related areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Hawaiian culture and community structures
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and directives governing treatment of Native Hawaiians, ʻiwi kūpuna and/or our ʻāina and wai
• Legislative and rulemaking processes and effective ways to influence them
• Report Writing

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with upper management, peers, contractors, government officials, and the public
• Work collaboratively with other employees
• Network and coordinate with key allies and partners
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities that encourage communication and cooperative working relationships between OHA and beneficiary groups, public and private agencies, and the general community
• Influence others towards achieving desired outcomes
• Maintain detailed and accurate records while preparing reports
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,728.00 - $75,792.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,728 - $75,792