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CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST IV AND V - OAHU (OHHI)
Government Jobs, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96815
Job Opportunity with State of Hawai'i
The State of Hawai'i is seeking candidates for various positions. The salary for these roles varies from $5,369 to $7,351 per month depending on the level of experience and other factors. The job opportunities are located on the Island of Oahu. This recruitment is part of the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, which is an expedited hiring process for qualified applicants throughout Hawai'i. Applications will be reviewed for legal authorization to work in the US. Those who pass the review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. Interviews may follow, and all applicants will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department. A thorough review of all applications will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development, and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition. The continuous recruitment may be closed at any time, and the notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page. Duties Summary
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. Program activities include developing and implementing policies, rules and procedures and overseeing activities to ensure non-discrimination/equal opportunities in departmental programs. The Civil Rights Specialist IV level independently performs civil rights compliance work which regularly encompasses complex problems, combined with the responsibility of providing management advisory services. 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. Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. General Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional or other responsible analytical work experience which involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems; and identifying, evaluating and analyzing issues involved and understanding and applying various statutory provisions, rules or regulations to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. Specialized Experience: One (1) year for the Level IV and two (2) years for the Level V of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved responsibility for ensuring an agency's compliance with civil rights requirements in one or more areas (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Title VI, Equal Employment Opportunity); developing, implementing and coordinating a program/activities to ensure compliance with civil rights requirements; monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements; investigating and participating in the resolution of civil rights complaints and charges; and advising agency personnel and others on civil rights laws and regulations and court rulings relative to interpretations and program implications. Other 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. 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 visit
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation . The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail 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. 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. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.
The State of Hawai'i is seeking candidates for various positions. The salary for these roles varies from $5,369 to $7,351 per month depending on the level of experience and other factors. The job opportunities are located on the Island of Oahu. This recruitment is part of the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, which is an expedited hiring process for qualified applicants throughout Hawai'i. Applications will be reviewed for legal authorization to work in the US. Those who pass the review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. Interviews may follow, and all applicants will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department. A thorough review of all applications will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development, and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition. The continuous recruitment may be closed at any time, and the notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page. Duties Summary
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. Program activities include developing and implementing policies, rules and procedures and overseeing activities to ensure non-discrimination/equal opportunities in departmental programs. The Civil Rights Specialist IV level independently performs civil rights compliance work which regularly encompasses complex problems, combined with the responsibility of providing management advisory services. 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. Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. General Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional or other responsible analytical work experience which involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems; and identifying, evaluating and analyzing issues involved and understanding and applying various statutory provisions, rules or regulations to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. Specialized Experience: One (1) year for the Level IV and two (2) years for the Level V of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved responsibility for ensuring an agency's compliance with civil rights requirements in one or more areas (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Title VI, Equal Employment Opportunity); developing, implementing and coordinating a program/activities to ensure compliance with civil rights requirements; monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements; investigating and participating in the resolution of civil rights complaints and charges; and advising agency personnel and others on civil rights laws and regulations and court rulings relative to interpretations and program implications. Other 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. 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 visit
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation . The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail 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. 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. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.