Human Resources Assistant IV, V

Human Resources AssistantThe authorized level of the position is Human Resources Assistant V. Applications are being accepted down to the Human Resources Assistant IV in the event of recruiting difficulties. Salary Range: Human Resources Assistant IV, SR-11: $3,606.00 per month. Human Resources Assistant V, SR-13: $3,900.00 per month.Examples of Duties:Screens applications for selected classes by comparing applicant's experience and education with class specifications and other standards.Establishes lists of eligibles for designated classes by taking into account a variety of qualifying factors for each position vacancy.Monitors selections made by line agencies to ensure timeliness and conformance to established rules.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Experience Requirement: Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described below:Class TitleGen Exper (years)Spclzd Exper (years)Supvry Exper (years)Total (years)Human Resources Assistant IV1203Human Resources Assistant V13*4General Experience: Progressively responsible general office clerical experience.Specialized Experience: Experience in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent human resources rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements.Supervisory Experience: For certain positions in the Human Resources Assistant IV level and above, applicants must show that they possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments that involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision (e.g., serving as a group or team leader; similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; completing training courses in supervision accompanied by application of the skills in work assignments; or favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential).Substitutions Allowed:Successful completion of a clerical curriculum at an accredited business or technical school may be substituted for the General Experience on a month-to-month basis up to a maximum of one year.Successful completion of an academic year in an accredited college or university above the high school level may be substituted for one year of the General Experience.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree may be substituted for one year of General Experience and two years of Specialized Experience. Applicants possessing this educational qualification are deemed to have met all of the requirements for the Human Resources Assistant IV level.Quality of Experience: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.Equal OpportunityThe Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.PaydayNew employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.