CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST IV - OAHU

Recruitment Number 24-0039 - The immediate vacancies are with the following departments

• Department of Transportation Administration Office located in Halawa to Kalihi and Downtown.
• Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in Downtown.

Salary

$5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.The Civil Rights Specialist IV level independently performs civil rights compliance work which regularly encompasses complex problems, combined with the responsibility for providing management advisory services; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Illustrative examples include: 1) a position responsible for implementing a large department's civil rights program at the divisional level; and 2) a position responsible for providing staff support to the departmental specialist of a civil rights program.

Assignments include developing, planning and implementing special projects as required by federal regulations; conducting staff studies and evaluations of program operations for compliance with applicable federal and State laws, rules and regulations; and preparing special reports to federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Department of Transportation) as requested.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.

Please review the required Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities outlined in the Minimum Qualification Requirements link below, and which includes, in part:

Knowledge of the IV level: Interviewing, fact-finding, research and analytical and problem solving methods and techniques; report writing; civil rights laws, rules and regulations; issues of and principles and practices governing a civil rights program(s).

Ability to: "...investigate complaints and recommend corrective action;... analyze data and conduct research to identify problem areas and recommend solutions."

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.

Such experience MUST have demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing, apply problem solving methods and techniques and prepare clear and concise written reports of findings and recommendations for action; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. One of the immediate vacancies has this requirement.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Pslf) Program

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.

Electronic Notification to Applicants

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Testing Information

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. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.