Human Resources Officer II, Investigations Section, 606537

Human Resources Officer IIThis position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term temporary appointment. Probationary service credit and tenure are not granted for temporary appointments. A written examination/assignment may be administered to help determine possession of the knowledge and abilities portions of the minimum qualification requirements.Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Officer III of the Investigations Section, the Human Resources Officer II:1. Independently conducts administrative investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct, discrimination, violations of BOE policies and DOE procedures/regulations, or other workplace rules and/or laws; multiple allegations, harms, or adverse actions, voluminous amounts of information, and/or large numbers of witnesses; determinations of suitability of current employees; and travel off-site and/or to neighbor islands. Identifies issues to develop an investigation plan, interviews witnesses and reviews documents to obtain relevant information. Prepares investigation reports including factual findings of investigation, analysis of the information gathered, and reasonable conclusions (based on the factual findings) as to whether or not there is sufficient information to substantiate the allegations and determine whether there are violations of BOE policy, DOE procedures/regulations, or other workplace rules and/or laws.2. Guides and assists districts, schools, and offices in investigations related to allegations of employee misconduct and/or violations of BOE policies, DOE procedures/regulations, or other workplace rules and/or laws. Develops, executes, and coordinates relevant training.3. Conducts proactive audits of systems, records, and procedures to understand current state of the workforce; uses incident trend data to identify where targeted as well as broad-based intervention and training is required. Develops, coordinates, and executes, or may participate in the process of conducting relevant training.4. Develops and recommends administrative policies, standard practices, guidelines, instructions, and proposed legislation to achieve compliance with various state and federal laws and consistent with the Department's goals and initiatives.5. May be asked to advise the Board of Education, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Complex Area Superintendents, Principals, Directors, Legislators, and other government officials regarding this program area or the section's operations and/or activities.6. Performs other related duties as assigned.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialization in human resource management, or with specialization in management which included course work in personnel administration and industrial relations. Desired Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in one or more specialized areas of human resource management of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program agency, or system. Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system. Knowledge: Personnel administration; leadership and group dynamics; organizations change and effectiveness; labor problems; business statistics; principles and practices pertinent to the area(s) of assignment such as personnel compensation, the staffing process, collective bargaining and dispute settlement, or employee benefits; laws, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment. Desired Knowledge: Best practices and methodologies for conducting workplace investigations, fact-findings, and investigative interviewing. Ability to: Provide analytical and technical services in human resource management in the area(s) of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines. Desired Ability: Strong writing skills, attention to detail, research and analytical skills; conduct thorough interviews; establish and maintain productive working relationships with diverse groups including but not limited to DOE leadership, administrators, and employees, union representatives, and members of the public; manage conflict resolution effectively; thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; operate internal investigations and documentation software application and analyze data; use general office equipment and computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications as required.EOSR-7, $113,660 to $160,893. Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All others will be placed on the first step of $113,660. Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations. Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month. All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant. Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position. Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804. After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application. Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.The 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.New 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 certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits: Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met. Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees 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