Personnel Specialist Ii/I - Teacher Reclassification Unit, 60044

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Honolulu, HI 96817
Job Type: Full-time 12-month
District / Complex Area: EO / OTM / Personnel Management
School / Office: EO / Teacher Reclassification
Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Closing Date: 12/5/2023 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position %: 100%
Description
APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
***ANTICIPATED VACANCY***
A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Examples of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Personnel Specialist III of the Recruitment and Employment Section, the Personnel Specialist II/I:

1. Develops, administers, and coordinates personnel employment programs for teachers, counselors, and librarians, which include in-service teacher certification and reclassification, teacher assignments and transfers, teacher exchanges, Job Sharing Program, Early Return Program, Hardship Transfer Program, Return to Work Priority Program, and new programs to meet current department needs regarding instructional personnel resources.
2. Develops, administers, and coordinates the certification and classification of casual certificated employees and substitute teachers. Researches supply and demand factors of casual employee needs for supplementary instructional personnel. Makes forecast of casual personnel needs for the Department.
3. Supervises, develops, and supports subordinates. Provides guidance and training as necessary. Conducts evaluations and conferences with subordinates on a regular basis. Develops and implements an operations plan for effective and efficient operations of the unit.
4. Develops and interprets regulations, procedures, and guidelines aligned with the policies of the Board of Education, federal and state statutes, administrative rules of the Department of Education, and negotiated collective bargaining provisions that are applicable to the job assignment. Provides technical assistance on the aforementioned to leadership, the legislature, other public and private organizations, and the field, which includes memos and reports, presentations, and training.
5. Acts as a resource person and assists the Assistant Superintendent, Director or Personnel Specialist III in explaining and presenting information on personnel matters to the Superintendent, Board of Education, Legislature, other public agencies and private organizations, especially in the areas of Teacher Reclassification to higher salary steps and the annual tenured teacher assignment/transfer programs.
6. Conducts in-service training and provides technical assistance to top management and line educational officers of districts, complex areas, and schools.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in human resource management, or with specialization in management which included course work in personnel administration and industrial relations.
Equivalencies for Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university PLUS two (2) years of professional work experience which involved responsibility for personnel administration, or cumulative equivalent experience; OR
2. Completion of the ACE Program (or earlier versions of the Department of Education's school administration training program); OR
3. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university PLUS five (5) years experience in any of the Institutional Analyst classes or any of the Management Analysis & Compliance Specialist classes.

Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in one or more specialized areas of human resource management of which one (1) years shall have been in an education program, agency or system.
Equivalencies for Experience:

1. Two (2) years of professional work experience which involved responsibility for personnel administration, or cumulative equivalent experience, PLUS two (2) years experience in the DOE Personnel Specialist I class, or District Personnel Specialist I or II classes; OR
2. A master's degree in business administration from an accredited college or university, PLUS two (2) years experience in the DOE Personnel Specialist I class, or District Personnel Specialist I or II; OR
3. Five (5) years experience as a 12-month educational officer with the Department of Education, PLUS two (2) years experience in the DOE Personnel Specialist I class, or District Personnel Specialist I or II classes; OR
4. Five (5) years experience as a school principal or vice principal, PLUS two (2) years experience in the DOE Personnel Specialist I class, or District Personnel Specialist I or II classes.

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 of: Personnel administration; leadership and group dynamics; organizational change and effectiveness; labor problems; business statistics; principles and practices pertinent to area or areas 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 area or areas of assignment; principles and practices of supervision and management.
Ability to: Plan, organize and direct functions and activities in the area or ares of assignment including complex analysis and report preparation, coordination and consultative services, and development of department-wide guidelines and procedures; deal effectively with federal, state, county and departmental officials to accomplish departmental goals and objectives; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: PERSONNEL SPECIALIST I (TRAINEE)
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in business administration with specialization in human resource management; or with specialization in management which included coursework in personnel administration and industrial relations.
Equivalencies for Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university, PLUS two (2) years of professional work experience which involved responsibility for personnel administration, or cumulative equivalent experience; OR
2. Completion of the ACE Training Program (or earlier versions of the Department of Education's school leadership training program); OR
3. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, PLUS five (5) years experience in any of the Institutional Analyst classes or any of the Management Analysis & Compliance Specialist classes.

Experience: Two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in one or more specialized areas of human resource management.
Equivalencies for Experience:

1. Two (2) years of professional work experience which involved responsibility for personnel administration, or cumulative equivalent experience; OR
2. A master's degree in business administration from an accredited college or university; OR
3. Five (5) years experience as a 12-month educational officer with the Department of Education; OR
4. Five (5) years experience as a school Principal or Vice Principal.

Combined Training and Experience: An equivalent combination of training 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 of: Personnel administration; leadership and group dynamics; organizational change and effectiveness; labor problems; business statistics; principles and practices pertinent to the area or areas of assignment such as personnel compensation, the staffing process, collective bargaining and dispute settlement, or employee benefits.
Ability to: Perform studies and recommend actions based on findings in the area or areas of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; learn laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area or areas of assignment.
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $107,345 to $151,953; EOSR-6, $102,960 to $145,746.
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 $107,345 for Personnel Specialist II or $102,690 for Personnel Specialist I
NOTE: 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.
WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.
HOW TO APPLY: 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.
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools
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.
EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Article 11, Appointments, paragraphs A2b and A2c- "All vacancies for State and District level educational officer positions shall be advertised for twenty (20) days prior to selection. 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."
APPROVED:
Sean Bacon
Assistant Superintendent
Equal Opportunity
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.
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, Dep...