Position Information

The Department of Human Resources is looking to hire Program Development Specialists (Human Resources Specialists) at either the II or III level. There is one (1) current vacancy and one (1) anticipated vacancy with the Labor Relations & Training Division, Personnel Development & Training Branch. Under the supervision of the Branch Chief, these positions assist and participate in City-wide personnel development and training activities/projects.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists and participates in the planning, development, and coordination of long-range training plans and effective programs through various means, including, but not limited to, outreach surveys and questionnaires.
• Identifies and recommends the types of activities and priorities necessary to meet the training needs of City.
• Reviews and evaluates the programs, projects, training and development activities administered.
• Develops and applies methods for testing and evaluating training programs.
• Plans, develops, and conducts a variety of employee, supervisor, and management development programs, as assigned.
• Works with departmental training specialists in developing, coordinating, and conducting training programs and in training methods and techniques.
• Reviews and evaluates the program administered.
• Supports departments with City’s Learning Management System and implementation of online learning; and conducts training as necessary.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

Additional Job Information

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
(a) one year of professional (i.e., post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) 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 (i.e., post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) experience in workforce management, adult education, and/or program development in a large organization, which involved developing, administering and/or presenting/facilitating training.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%