What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST V - OAHU position at State of Hawai'i?
JOB
Recruitment Number 25-0154The immediate vacancies are permanent, full-time positions with the Department of Health and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Salary: $5,918 to $7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I) 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Positions in the Civil Rights Specialist series perform work in supervising, planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, implementing, evaluating and/or maintaining a civil rights program in accordance with federal and State rules and regulations pertaining to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related laws in areas such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Program activities include developing and implementing policies, rules and procedures and overseeing activities to ensure non-discrimination/equal opportunities in departmental programs and/or to assure continuation of federal aid for departmental programs.The Civil Rights Specialist V level serves as the department's principal subject matter specialist and advisor for one or more department-wide civil rights programs; and/or is predominantly responsible for performing the most difficult and complex program development and evaluation activities for one or more department-wide civil rights programs; and performs other related duties as assigned.Such work involves performing extensive and intensive work in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating one or more of the department's civil rights programs; developing policies and procedures, and coordinating department efforts to ensure compliance with civil rights laws, rules, regulations and requirements, and resolving the most complex civil rights issues. A position in this class is delegated considerable independence in solving problems and dealing with officials of various agencies. The work requires frequent dealings with major, unprecedented and controversial matters involving difficult and complex administrative and technical problems requiring the identification of problem areas and development and recommendation of strategies, policies and solutions. May supervise the work of one or more lower level civil rights specialists.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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 808-587-0936 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, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation 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 as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. 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, please be aware that 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. CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Recruitment Number 25-0154The immediate vacancies are permanent, full-time positions with the Department of Health and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Salary: $5,918 to $7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I) 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Positions in the Civil Rights Specialist series perform work in supervising, planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, implementing, evaluating and/or maintaining a civil rights program in accordance with federal and State rules and regulations pertaining to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related laws in areas such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Program activities include developing and implementing policies, rules and procedures and overseeing activities to ensure non-discrimination/equal opportunities in departmental programs and/or to assure continuation of federal aid for departmental programs.The Civil Rights Specialist V level serves as the department's principal subject matter specialist and advisor for one or more department-wide civil rights programs; and/or is predominantly responsible for performing the most difficult and complex program development and evaluation activities for one or more department-wide civil rights programs; and performs other related duties as assigned.Such work involves performing extensive and intensive work in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating one or more of the department's civil rights programs; developing policies and procedures, and coordinating department efforts to ensure compliance with civil rights laws, rules, regulations and requirements, and resolving the most complex civil rights issues. A position in this class is delegated considerable independence in solving problems and dealing with officials of various agencies. The work requires frequent dealings with major, unprecedented and controversial matters involving difficult and complex administrative and technical problems requiring the identification of problem areas and development and recommendation of strategies, policies and solutions. May supervise the work of one or more lower level civil rights specialists.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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 808-587-0936 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, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation 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 as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. 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, please be aware that 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. CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Salary : $5,918 - $7,198
