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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (HR SPECIALIST II - TRAINING) (SR-18) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu
Full-time
On-site
Oahu, Hawaii, United States
HR Entry Level

Position Information


"Developing People, Elevating Possibilities."

The Department of Human Resources (DHR), Personnel Development and Training Branch, is seeking to fill a vacant Program Development Specialist (HR Specialist II) position located in Honolulu. Under the supervision of the Branch Chief, this position assists and participates in City-wide personnel development and training activities/projects.

What You Will Do
  • Assist and participate in the planning, development, and coordination of long-range training plans and programs.
  • Identify and recommend the types of activities and priorities necessary to meet the training needs of the City. 
  • Review and evaluate the programs, projects, training, and development activities. 
  • Develop and apply methods for testing and evaluating training programs. 
  • Develop, coordinate, and conduct training programs. 
  • Assist with the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of apprenticeship program and student internship program.
Special Work Requirements
  • Attend morning, evening, and weekend events as needed. 
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

**Position subject to funding availability.**

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. 

For example:
1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in human resources/ personnel management may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

Education Verification:  Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
(a) One year of professional human resources management work experience or other responsible professional work experience which required substantial use of analytical skill and involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action;

OR
 
(b) Six months of professional experience in talent development, adult education, and/or program development in a large organization, which involved developing, administering and/or presenting/facilitating training.

Substitution: A Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the general professional human resources management or other responsible professional analytical work experience listed in part (a) of the Experience Requirement. The Master's degree cannot be used to substitute for part (b) of the Experience Requirement.
 

Education Verification:  Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.


NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:
Clerical or technical experience in a human resources management program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources management rules, regulations and procedures in support of the human resources management functions described above is not qualifying.

Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.


LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required. The current vacancy has this requirement.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title.  Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating.  All information provided on an application is subject to verification.  As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.