Personnel Technician VI - Labor Relations Section

Description

Salary Range:

Personnel Technician VI, SR-15: $3,884.00 per month

Examples of Duties

1.Screens applications for assigned classes to determine whether education and work experience meet minimum qualifications for class of work being sought;

2.Accepts/rejects applications;

3.Writes letters/reports to explain/justify rejections;

4.Advises line departments/program staff on available methods of filling positions;

5.Recommends most suitable method based on time factors, availability of lists, past history, etc.; and

6.Recommends the use of incentives such as hiring above the minimum, shortage differentials and the use of lower-level classes to fill vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Requirement: Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the paragraphs below and in the amount indicated on the following table:

Class TitleGen Exper

(yrs)Spclzd

Exper (yrs)Supvry

Exper (yrs)Total (yrs) Personnel Technician VI14*5

• For certain positions in the Personnel Clerk IV level and above, applicants must show that they possess supervisory aptitude.

General Experience: Progressively responsible general office clerical experience.

Specialized Experience: Experience in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent personnel rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements.

Supervisory Experience: *For certain positions in the Personnel Clerk IV level and above, applicants must show that they possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory and/or administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

1.Successful completion of a clerical curriculum at an accredited business or technical school may be substituted for the General Experience on a month-to-month basis up to a maximum of one year.

2.Successful completion of an academic year in an accredited college or university above the high school level may be substituted for one year of the General Experience.

3.Graduation from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of General Experience and two years of Specialized Experience.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.

Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated.

Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;

• A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,

• Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application.

Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs.

Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

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 civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.

• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 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.

• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.
  
  Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

01

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Do you have one (1) year of progressively responsible general clerical experience?

• Yes

• No

02

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have _____ experience in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent personnel rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements.

• no
• less than one (1) year of
• one (1) year of
• two (2) years of
• three (3) years of
• four (4) or more years of

03

HUMAN RESOURCES EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience(s), if any, which specifically required the knowledge and application of pertinent personnel (human resources) rules, regulations, procedures, and program requirements.

For each position, include: a. Employer's Name b. Your Job Title c.

Dates of Employment (from mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy) d. Supervisor's Name and Title e. Average number of hours worked per week f. A description of your personnel/human resources duties and responsibilities

04

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTIONS FOR EXPERIENCE: Choose the statement that BEST describes your post-secondary education. NOTE: Provide a copy of your official transcripts to receive credit. (Note: Transcripts obtained from the internet are not accepted.)

• I have completed a clerical curriculum at an accredited community college, business or technical school and will attach or mail in my official transcripts.
• I have completed at least 30 semester credits at an accredited college or university. I will attach or mail in my official transcripts.
• I graduated from an accredited (4-year) college or university. I will attach or mail in my official transcripts.
• I do not possess any of the substitutions listed above.

05

TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS: Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application. If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

• I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.
• I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected.
• I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.

Required Question

Agency Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org