HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019_0702_CSC_PacketRichard Jose
Members:
Chair
Fely Faulkner
Elizabeth Hahn
Vonnell Ramos
Jeffrey Iida
Beth Tokioka
Vice Chair
Ricky Watanabe
COUNTY OF KAUA'I CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
3:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time or shortly thereafter
Mo`ikeha Building, Liquor Conference Room 3
4444 Rice Street, Lihu'e, 11I 96766
Oath of Office for newly appointed Commissioner Ricky R. Watanabe, 1st Term ending 12131122.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Open Session Minutes of June 4, 2019
ACTING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
CSC 2019-12 Acting Director's Reports, Announcements and Pertinent Updates for the
June 2019 period.
a. Labor contracts and negotiations
b. Administrative Services and Benefits
c. Classification and Pay and Labor Relations
d. Recruitment and Exam
e. Payroll
f. Employee Development and Health Services
COMMUNICATIONS
CSC 2019-13 Communication dated May 30, 2019 from Acting Human Resources
Director Janine Rapozo to Boards and Commissions Administrator Ellen
Ching regarding Pay Adjustment Requests for Commission -Appointed
Officers.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
BUSINESS
CSC 2019-14 Discussion and implementation of the hiring process to begin
selection of a Director of Human Resources. [ 12' 11,18, 1 /22/19,
2/26/19, 3/19/19, 412i19, 517119, 614119]
a. Report from Human Resources on advertisement update and
placement.
b. Update from Boards and Commissions on the receipt of
applications.
c. Review and possible approval of the Criteria Scoring
Worksheets.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §§92-4, 92-5 (a) (2) (4), 92-9 (a) (1-4) and (b) the purpose
of this Executive Session is to receive and approve Executive Session minutes, and to discuss the
hiring of a new Director of Human Resources and other related matters where consideration of
matters affecting privacy will be involved, and to consult with the Commission's legal counsel
on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's and County's powers, duties, privileges,
immunities, and'or liabilities as they may relate to this agenda item. (On -going)
ES-010 Executive Session Minutes of June 4, 2019
ES-011 Discussion and implementation of the hiring process to begin
selection of a Director of Human Resources. (On -going)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - 3:00 p.m., Mo'ikeha Building, Liquor Conference
Room 3.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-7 (a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary,
hold an executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive
session was not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to
HRS §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in HRS §92-5(a).
cc: Deputy County Attorney Todd Jenson
Civil Service Commission - July 2, 2019 Page 12
PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY
Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours
prior to the meeting indicating:
1. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing;
2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and
3. Whether you will be testifying in person or submitting written comments only.
4. If you are unable to submit your testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, please
provide 10 copies of your written testimony at the meeting clearly indicating the name of
the testifier; and
While every effort will be made to copy, organize and collate all testimony received, materials
received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members
after the meeting is concluded.
The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the
discretion of the chairperson or presiding member.
Send written testimon
Civil Service Commission
Attn: Sandra Muragin
Office of Boards & Commissions
4444 Rice Street, Suite 150
Lihu`e, HI 96766
Email: smuragin@kauai.gov
Fax: 241-5127 Phone: 241-4919
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or an interpreter for non-English speaking persons, please contact the Office of Boards and
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early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is
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Civil Service Commission - July 2, 2019 Page 13
COUNTY OF KAUAI
Minutes of Meeting
OPEN SESSION
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Board/Commission:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meeting Date:
I June 4, 2019
Location
Mo'ikeha Building, Liquor Control Conference Room 3 Start of Meeting: 3:00 P.M. End of Meeting: 4:28 p.m.
Present
Chair Richard Jose. Vice Chair Jeffrey Iida. Members: Fely Faulkner, Beth Tokioka and Vonnell Ramos.
Also: First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas Courson, Deputy County Attorney Todd Jenson and Deputy County Attorney Andrew
Michaels. Acting Director of Human Resources Janine Rapozo (left at 3: SS p.m.). Deputy County Clerk Scott Sato (left at 3: 08 p.m.).
Office of Boards and Commissions Staff. Administrator Ellen Ching and Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin.
Excused
Commissioner Elizabeth Hahn.
Absent
SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Call To
Chair Jose called the meeting to
Order/Roll Call
order at 3:00 p.m. with five
members constituting a quorum.
Approval of
Open Session Minutes of May 7 2019
Mr. Iida moved to approve the
Minutes
Open Session minutes of May
7, 2019, as circulated. Ms.
Faulkner seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5:0.
Acting
CSC 2019-09 Acting Director's Reports, Announcements and Pertinent Updates for the
Director's
May 2019 period.
Report
a. Labor contracts and negotiations
b. Administrative Services and Benefits
C. Classification and Pay and Labor Relations
d. Recruitment and Exam
e. Payroll
f. Employee Development and Health Services
Acting Director of Human Resources Janine Rapozo reviewed the May report with the
Commission (on file). The Hawaii Government Employee Association (HGEA) bargaining
Civil Service Commission
Open Session
June 4, 2019
Page 2
SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
units 2, 3, 4, 13 & 14 will be without a contract from July; the first arbitration is scheduled
in September and the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association unit 11 award is up for committee
hearing tomorrow at the County Council.
Ms. Tokioka asked for clarification on the United Public Workers (UPW) contract. Ms.
Rapozo explained that two years ago UPW entered into a four year contract that included a
re -opener stipulation after the second year. This re -opener stipulation was an agreement for
an extra 1.2% raise in January 2020 and January 2021 and was not approved by the County
Council. Final reading is scheduled in July.
A correction was made on the second bullet under Employee Development and Health
Services, the parenthesis number was listed as 190 and it should be 19.
Communications
CSC-2019-10 Communication dated May 7, 2019 from Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami to
Chair Richard Jose and Members of the Civil Service Commission regarding Salary
Ms. Tokioka moved to receive
Resolution No. 2019-1.
the communication dated May
7, 2019 from Mayor Derek S.K.
Administrator Ellen Ching explained to the Commission that department heads who directly
Kawakami. Mr. Iida seconded
report to Mayor Kawakami would need to complete one year of work and receive a
the motion.
favorable evaluation before a pay raise would be considered. The communication clarifies
Mayor Kawakami's position on the recent passing of the Salary Resolution and a request for
the Commission to consider taking the same approach.
With no further discussion, Chair Jose called for the question.
Motion carried 5:0.
Business
CSC-2019-11 Discussion and implementation of the hiring process to begin selection of a
Director of Human Resources. [12/11/18, 1/22/19, 2/26/19, 3/19/19, 4/2/19, 5/7/19]
a. Review and possible approval of the second draft advertisement from Human
Resources Department for the Director of Human Resources.
b. Discussion on the schedule of July meeting dates for the Permitted Interaction Group
(PIG).
c. Possible formation of a permitted interaction group (PIG) pursuant to Hawaii
Civil Service Commission
Open Session
June 4, 2019
Page 3
SUBJECT I DISCUSSION I ACTION
Revised Statutes Section 92-2.5(b)(1-2) which scope of duties may include.
i. Screen and review applications to eliminate the applicants that do not meet
the minimum criteria.
ii. Interview finalist and complete scoring package.
Ms. Ching explained that she has had discussions with Ms. Rapozo regarding concerns on
routing applications to the Human Resources Department. In the best interest of this
Commission and to eliminate any potential preference or allegations of unfair and unequal
treatment the applications would be sent directly to the Office of Boards and Commissions.
Ms. Ching reiterated previous actions taken by the Commission;
1. The Commission approved Option 2, which was to form a Permitted Interaction
Group (PIG) whose scope of duties included review applications and arrange in
ranking order based on criteria score.
2. The Commission agreed to advertise for 30 days.
Option 2 outlined a nine month timeline.
The Commission discussed with Ms. Rapozo the various dates for the advertisement and
agreed to start on Sunday, June 16 to Tuesday, July 16. The Commission discussed the
verbiage in the second draft advertisement and agreed to change the last sentence from "no
later than" to "must be received no later than."
First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas Courson reminded Commission that the previous
motion approved the second draft advertisement and if they wanted to now amend the
advertisement, a motion to reconsider would annul the first motion.
Ms. Faulkner moved to approve
the second draft advertisement
from Human Resources
Department for the Director of
Human Resources. Ms.
Tokioka seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5:0
Civil Service Commission
Open Session
June 4, 2019
Page 4
SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Mr. lida moved to reconsider
the motion to approve the
second draft advertisement from
Human Resources Department
for the Director of Human
Resources. Ms. Faulkner
seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5:0
Mr. lida moved to amend the
second draft advertisements last
sentence as follows; To apply
for this exceptional career
opportunity, submit proof of a
motor vehicle operator's license
and resume must be received no
later than (date). Ms. Tokioka
seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5:0.
Ms. Faulkner moved to approve
the advertisement with the
amendments. Mr. lida
seconded the motion. Motion
Ms. Rapozo passed out a document that listed 10 different advertising options with
carried 5:0.
information and cost. The Commission reviewed the list and through their discussion with
Ms. Rapozo they approved to place the advertisement in items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8. They
Ms. Tokioka moved to approve
declined to advertise in 5, 6, 9 and 10.
the following advertisement
options from the list that was
handed out by the Acting
Civil Service Commission
Open Session
June 4, 2019
Page 5
SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Director of Human Resources;
1. County of Kauai
website
2. Other County/State
jurisdictions
3. Society of Human
Resource Management —
Hawai `i
4. Society of Human
Resource Management —
National. Standard
Posting.
7. Garden Island
Newspaper
8. Star Advertiser &
Midweek
Ms. Faulkner seconded the
Mr. Ramos suggested the Commission consider the Preferred Feature Posting on option
motion.
item #4 Society of Human Resource Management National, which included additional
advertisement instead of the Standard Posting.
Mr. Ramos moved to amend the
motion to include the Preferred
Feature Posting instead of the
With no second, the motion made by Mr. Ramos died.
Standard Posting.
With no further discussion, Chair Jose returned to the main motion and asked the question.
Motion carried 5:0
Mr. Courson stated that the PIG could decide on their meeting dates and communicate it
with the Office of Boards and Commissions outside of a meeting. It would not need to be
discussed in a scheduled meeting. They also decided to not form another PIG. The
Commission agreed that the full Commission would interview finalist and complete the
Civil Service Commission
Open Session
June 4, 2019
Page 6
SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
scoring package.
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §§92-4 and 92-5 (a) (2) (4) the purpose of this
executive session is for the Commission to discuss the hiring of a new Director of Human
Resources and other related matters where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be
involved, and to consult with the Commission's legal counsel on questions and issues
pertaining to the Commission's and the County's powers, duties, privileges, immunities,
Ms. Ching read the Hawaii
and/or liabilities as they may relate to this agenda item.
Revised Statutes to move the
meeting into Executive Session.
Mr. Iida moved to enter into
Executive Session. Ms.
Tokioka seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5:0.
At 3:56 p.m. the Commission
entered into Executive Session.
Announcements
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 — 3:00 p.m., Mo'ikeha Building, Liquor Conference
Room 3.
Adjournment
With no objections, Chair Jose
adjourned the meeting at 4:35
p.m.
Submitted by:
Sandra Muragin, Commission Support Clerk
() Approved as circulated.
() Approved with amendments. See minutes of
Reviewed and Approved by:
meeting.
Richard Jose, Chair
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ACTING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
TO THE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
JUNE 2019
The hearing at the County Council for the Hawaii Firefighters Association (HFFA) arbitration
award was deferred on June 51h to June 19`h as only four (4) councilmembers were present. After
much discussion and testimony from members of the HFFA negotiating committee, the bill passed
out of committee by a 4-2 vote. We anticipate the bill to pass final reading on June 261h and have
therefore begun to prepare the necessary payroll certifications for pay raises effective July 1 S`
The bill for the United Public Workers (UPW) union's negotiated settlement is currently
scheduled for public hearing on June 26`h. Final reading should be on July 17`h
The ad for the Director of Human Resources was posted on the County of Kaua'i's website, other
County jurisdictions' websites, the State of Hawaii website, advertised in the Garden Island, Star
Advertiser, Midweek and the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Hawaii and
National websites. Deadline for applications is July 191h
The "Everything DISC Workplace" workshop was presented to all Department Heads and
Deputies earlier in the month. The DiSC model provides a simple tool for individuals to
understand their own workplace priorities and preferences and how to connect better with
colleagues whose priorities and preferences may differ.
The fiscal year 2019-2020 budget was approved and with it, the EEO Officer ADA Coordinator
position that is currently housed in the Mayor's office was moved to the HR Department. With
the move, the position will change from an exempt (appointed) hire to a civil service position. As
such, the civil service position was posted and interviews were held earlier in the month. A job
offer is forthcoming for the position to start with the HR Department on July 1 ".
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Administrative Services and Benefits
• Two (2) informational sessions regarding the County's Flexible Spending benefit was held
in May. Thirteen (13) employees attended the sessions that coincided with open
enrollment. A total of one hundred fifty (150) employees enrolled in flex spending for the
plan year beginning on July Is.
• Staff members attended a notary briefing informational meeting to learn about updates to
the requirements of being a notary public.
• New Hires: Administrative Support Clerk (exempt)
Housing Self -Sufficiency Specialist I (exempt)
Off -Duty Clerk (exempt)
Pipefitter Helper
Project Manager (exempt)
Senior Clerk
Solid Waste Worker I
• Exit Interviews Conducted: 1 of 2
• TDI Applications 2 (1 approved/1 denied)
• Leave Sharing: 0
• Reference Checks: 7
• Employment Verifications: 9
• Transactions:
New Hires
7
Separations
2
Reallocations
5
Promotions
3
Demotions
0
Transfers
1
*Pay Increase
419
Suspension
2
Leave Without Pay
0
**Other
58
Seasonal
0
*Includes pay adjustments due to across the board increases effective May 1, 2019 per the Unit 1
collective bargaining agreement.
**Other includes miscellaneous change forms (expense distribution changes, schedule changes,
personal data changes, etc.), end of extension of temporary reallocations, add/delete pay codes,
termination/rehire 89-day appointments and exempt appointments, amended payroll certifications,
extension of initial probation, rescinded payroll certifications, etc.
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Classification and Pay and Labor Relations
• Grievance hearings were held with SHOPO and UPW regarding violation of the time
limitation on administrative investigations and for failure to promote a senior employee.
The Department sustained both grievances and the unions will now decide to proceed to
arbitration if desired.
• Reallocations Processed: Bus Driver to Utility Worker (exempt)
Bus Driver (Substitute) to Utility Worker (exempt)
Clerical Assistant to Administrative Support Assistant
Laborer I to Laborer II
Laborer II to Laborer I
Meter Reader and Field Collection Representative to Meter
Reader I
Police Officer I to Police Services Officer
Police Officer II to Police Officer I
Project Assistant to Civil Engineer III
Real Property Appraiser V to Real Property Appraiser VI
Senior Clerk to Program Support Technician I
Senior Clerk to Vehicle Titles and Registration Technician I
• Desk Audits: Senior Clerk to Program Support Technician I
• New Classes Adopted: None
Recruitment and Exam
• Due to the absence of our Safety and Driver Improvement Coordinator, the Big Island
graciously sent over their Trainer to assist with performance testing for new hires. As a
result, an Equipment Operator III and a Solid Waste Worker II were hired.
• Both the Payroll Specialist I and Safety and Driver Improvement Coordinator positions for
the HR Department were re -posted due to a lack of applicants.
• Recruitments: Accounting Assistant (exempt)
Administrative Support Assistant
Background Investigator (exempt)
Bus Driver (substitute) (exempt)
Construction Inspector III
Customer Service Representative I
Departmental Accounting Technician
Derelict/Abandoned Vehicle Coordinator
Economic Development Specialist IV (exempt)
EEO Officer'ADA Coordinator
Emergency Services Dispatcher II (exempt)
Grants Specialist I
Grants Specialist II
Information Technology Program Coordinator
Investigator (exempt)
Maintenance Worker I
Payroll Specialist I
Personnel Support Clerk (exempt)
Public Housing and Development Program Specialist
III (exempt)
Public Information Officer
Safety and Driver Improvement Coordinator
Senior Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Clerk
Solid Waste Program Engineer
Tax Collection Supervisor
Traffic Marker
TVR Permit Enforcement Research Specialist
(exempt)
Van Driver (substitute) (exempt)
Vehicle Titles and Registration Technician II
Waterworks Inspector I
• Lists Referred to Departments: Account Clerk
Accounting Assistant (exempt)
Administrative Support Assistant
Background Investigator (exempt)
Bridge Maintenance Worker I
Bus Driver (substitute) (exempt)
Civil Engineer II
Clerk -Dispatcher I (exempt)
Construction Inspector III
Economic Development Specialist IV (exempt)
Emergency Services Dispatcher I
Emergency Services Dispatcher II (exempt)
Equipment Operator III
Field Operations Clerk (exempt)
Investigator (exempt)
Ocean Safety Officer I
Park Maintenance Administrator
Public Housing and Development Program Specialist
III (exempt)
Summer Youth Program (exempt)
TVR Permit Enforcement Research Specialist
(exempt)
Utility Worker (exempt)
Van Driver (substitute) (exempt)
• Written Exams Administered: Account Clerk (2)
Emergency Services Dispatcher I (3)
4
• Performance Exams Administered
• Administrative Reviews:
Payroll
Janitor Working Supervisor
Park Security Officer I
Police Lieutenant
Police Sergeant
Police Services Officer (2)
Senior Pool Guard
Tax Collections Supervisor
Utility Worker
Equipment Operator III
Solid Waste Worker I
Account Clerk (sustained)
Emergency Management Staff Specialist II
(accepted)
Fiscal Officer (sustained)
Park Maintenance Administrator (3 accepted)
• Staff visited all shifts at all Fire stations to go over revised payroll forms and address any
issues and concerns. In a long run, this proactive approach to dealing with timesheets and
payroll issues should make data entry more efficient as correct information should be
received from the outset.
• Effective July I'`, maintenance of employee leave accruals (vacation, sick and comp time)
for Council Services, County Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney, Economic Development and
Liquor Departments will be handled centrally with the payroll division.
• Working with the Employee Retirement System (ERS) to correct inaccurate retirement
codes resulting mainly due to new hires that transfer from other jurisdictions who were
already part of the ERS and should have remained in that particular retirement plan.
• Gross Payroll:
5/15 2019
$3,841,144
5/31:2019
$3,819,332
EUTF Health Fund)
$2,050,339
ERS (Retirement)
$1,647,556
Social Security
$294,296
Medicare
$105,753
PTS SS Savings
$4,503
Employee Development and Health Services
Six (6) new workers' compensation claims were filed this month; all were medical -only
claims.
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• Worked with various departments on investigating discrimination/hostile work
environment complaints as well as with various ADA accommodation requests.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
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°a c DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
o P MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
May 30, 2019
TO: Ellen Ching, Boards & Commissions Administrator
JANINE M.Z. RAPOZO
ACTING DIRECTOR
FROM: Janine M.Z. Rapozo, Acting Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Pay Adjustment Requests for Commission -Appointed Officers 0
Pursuant to Salary Resolution 2019-1 (attached), increases to the maximum salaries of
certain officers and employees will take effect on July 1, 2019. The resolution states
that the respective appointing authority may set the salary of any new or existing non-
elected appointee at a figure lower than the figure established for the position.
If the appointing authorities wish to adjust their appointees' salaries, they may do so via
submission of a memorandum specifying the new salary amount for each appointee and
confirmation of the approval by the respective Board/Commission for the pay
adjustment. Attached is a sample memorandum that may be used for this purpose.
Please inform the respective Board/Commissions (i.e., Water, Fire, Police, Liquor, Civil
Service, and Planning) of this process and provide them the attached sample
memorandum.
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Niitani of my office at 241-4929.
Enclosure
www.kauai.gov
4444 Rice Street Suite 140 • Lihu'e, Hawaii 96766 • (808) 241-4956 (b) • (808) 241-6593 (�
An Equal Opportunity Employer At All — I '�
SALARY COMMISSION
COUNTY OF KAUA' I
R C.5 10 t tt t t" 0 11 Na,o,9,
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNTY OF KAUA`I
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 29.01 of the Kauai County Charter, the Salary
Commission establishes the maximum salaries of all elected and appointed officers as defined in
Section 23.01 D of the Charter,
BE 1T RESOLVED by the Salary Commission of the County of Kauai, State of Hawaii,
that the maximum salaries of certain officers of the County of Kauai are established as follows:
Article 1. Salaries of Certain Officers and Employees
Part 1. Effective as of July 1, 2019, the maximum salaries,
payable semi-monthly, of
certain officers and employees shall be as follows:
Position
Maximum
Annual Salary
Mayor
$142,062
Director of Finance
$128,460
Deputy Director of Finance
$123,318
Director of Human Resources
$123,318
Planning Director
$128,460
Deputy Planning Director
$117,912
Director of Economic Development
$117,912
Director of Liquor Control
$117,912
Director of Parks & Recreation
$128,460
Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation
$123,318
Director of Housing/Human Concerns
$123,318
Boards and Commissions Administrator
$117,912
County Clerk
$128,460
Deputy County Clerk
$123,318
County Auditor
$128,460
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Part 2. Effective as of July 1, 2019, the maximum salaries, payable semi-monthly, of the
following officers and employees shall be as follows:
Maximum
Position
Annual Salary
Managing Director
$137,022
County Engineer
$137,022
Deputy County Engineer
$123,318
County Attorney
$137,022
First Deputy County Attorney
$123,318
Deputy County Attorney
$117 912
Prosecuting Attorney
$137,022
First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
$123,318
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
$117,912
Manager and Chief Engineer,
$137,022
Department of Water
Deputy Manager -Engineer,
$123,318
Department of Water
Fire Chief
$137,022
Deputy Fire Chief
$123,318
Chief of Police
$137,022
Deputy Chief of Police
$123,318
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` Part 3. Effective at twelve o'clock meridian on December
1, 2020, as required by Kauai
County Charter Section 29.05, the annual salaries, payable
semi-monthly, of the Kauai County
Council shall be as follows:
Maximum
Position
Annual Salary
Council Chair
$76,452
Councilmembers
$67,956
Article II. Maximum Salaries. The respective appointing authority may set the salary of any
new or existing non -elected appointee at a figure lower than the figure established for the
position in this Resolution. Elected officers may voluntarily accept a salary lower than the
maximum salary established by this Resolution for their position or may voluntarily forego
accepting a salary.
Article III. Severability. If 5 or more councilmembers vote to reject any part of this Resolution,
the other parts of this Resolution not so rejected shall not be affected thereby. If the application
of this Resolution or any of its provisions to any persons or circumstance is held invalid by a
court of law, the application of this Resolution and its provisions to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
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Article IV. Transmittal of Salary Resolution. The County Clerk shall transmit to the Salary
Commission, Mayor, Finance Director, and Human Resources Director a final approved copy of
the resolution and note any rejected portions thereto within thirty (30) days after the effective
date of this resolution.
Adopted by the Salary Commission at its meeting on March 7, 2019.
enn Rainforth, Chair
Robert Cr ell, Vice Chairl
Trinette Kaui
J An Shimamoto 4
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**LETTERHEAD**
MEMORANDUM
TO: Janine M.Z. Rapozo, Acting Director of Human Resources
FROM: Mary K. Hertog, Chair
DATE: July 1, 2019
SUBJECT: PAY ADJUSTMENT FOR CHIEF TODD RAYBUCK
At the May 31, 2019 Police Commission meeting, the members of the
Commission voted to implement a pay adjustment for Police Chief, Todd Raybuck from
his current annual salary amount to $137,022, We respectfully request the increase to
be effective July 1, 2019.
Thank you.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Option #2: Select Committee — Permitted Interaction Group
Month #1: Agenda Item: Appoint Select Committee -Permitted Interaction
Group (PIG)
Inform HR to advertise for position
Month #2: HR to advertise for position
Month #3: PIG to review applications/resumes
Send applications/resumes to HR for review of qualifications
Month #4: HR review of candidates
Eligible list of qualified candidates to PIG; if necessary, narrow
list to selected finalists.
PIG select finalists for interview.
Month #5: Agenda Item: PIG Interview Finalists
PIG Discuss and prepare report/recommendation to Civil Service
Commission
Month #6: Agenda Item: PIG presents report/recommendations;
Commission can accept the report/recommendations or if
necessary, choose to interview finalist (entire Commission)
Month #7: Agenda Item: Full Commission to interview finalists (if needed)
Month #8: Agenda Item: Full Commission to Vote on selection of new HR
Director.
HR to make offer.
Month #9: New HR Director starts.
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COUNTY OF KAUA' I
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
I. Job Purpose
This position is responsible to the Civil Service Commission for the strategic human
resources planning to provide the County with a human resources management program
conducive to the County's overall goals and objectives and in accordance with the County
Charter.
This position works with the Mayor and other members of the Mayor's cabinet to ensure the
County's compliance with laws, rules, and administrative rulings of governmental
organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities relative to human resources
management and equal opportunities.
As a cabinet level position, this position may be called upon by the Mayor or Managing
Director to serve in various capacities outside the realm of human resources management.
As an example, this position may be assigned to County or state-wide ad hoc committees or
other entities.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the County's human resources management
program including but not limited to recruitment, placement, classification and
compensation, training and employee relations, labor relations .'collective bargaining,
maintenance of personnel records and reports, incentive and service awards, health and
safety, organizations and staffing, and Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action
Programs. Receives advice from and reports to the Civil Service Commission on issues and
problems relating to personnel and human resources administration.
Responsible for the County's recruitment program which includes establishing a new hire
orientation program, identifying the needs of the various departments, develop and
implement strategies to meet those needs, evaluating outcomes and filling positions with
qualified and competent individuals. Ensures the timely and appropriate filling of vacancies
that conform to applicable laws, rules, and collective bargaining agreements. Coordinates
compensation and benefits program that will attract and retain qualified individuals.
Oversees the position classification, compensation and benefits program for the County;
ensures accurate and current description and classification of positions in accordance with
established specifications; initiate new and revised class specifications to meet the needs of
new and revised functions and responsibilities, the analysis of job requirements, staffing
patterns, class specifications, and organization charts in the review of positions within the
County of Kauai. Reviews proposed organization changes and the preparation of
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justifications for reorganization as required. Provides department heads with the necessary
support and guidance to achieve desired organizational effectiveness.
Responsible for the employee development and training programs; analyzes training needs
with department managers; establishes organizational and personnel development programs
which effectively identify and meet the needs of the County organization and individuals
within the organization; ensures any required training is implemented and completed by the
appropriate personnel.
Provides direction, interpretation, training, general guidance and counsel to managers, staff
and employees regarding collective bargaining agreements. Develops and coordinates a
comprehensive labor relations program to ensure prompt, fair and consistent administration
of the bargaining unit contracts and resolution of grievances, appeals and or complaints.
Investigates, conducts hearings and prepares responses for grievances, appeals and or
complaints in a timely manner. Identifies alternatives and recommends action to be taken.
Serves as the mayor's representative and spokesperson at the bargaining table with public
sector unions. Receives, reviews, assesses probabilities, and evaluates the impact of
proposed contract changes. Formulates and recommends strategies, goals, and objectives for
negotiations with representatives of other jurisdictions.
Responsible for the safety and worker's compensation program which involves the handling
of worker's compensation claims and cases, monitoring ongoing cases, investigating and
reviewing questionable claims, collecting and analyzing accident information, settling claims
and coordinating job placement efforts. Establishes and maintains a safety program that seeks
ways to continue injured employees productivity and self-esteem through effective return to
work programs and strives to reduce occurrence of accidents. Serves as a liaison between
the injured employee and third party administrator.
Plans, develops and updates, organizes, implements and monitors policies and procedures to
ensure the County's compliance with applicable laws and rules on fair employment, the
Americans with Disabilities Act, and other similar laws, including ensuring that County
facilities, programs, and other activities are equally available to all individuals.
Responsible for the maintenance of personnel records and files; manages leaves of absence
programs and the department's drug and alcohol testing program; ensures the timely and
accurate processing of payroll; develops and implements the annual budget for the Human
Resources department; ensures department is operated within approved budget.
Continually evaluate the County's human resources management structure and employees
and plans for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of these employees
as well as providing them with professional and personal growth opportunities.
May perform other duties as appropriate
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III. Qualifications
a. Required
Minimum five (5) years of training and experience in personnel administration either in
public service or private business, or both, at least three (3) years of which shall have
been in a responsible administrative capacity; knowledge of the principles and methods
of personnel administration and belief in applying merit principles and scientific
administrative methods to public personnel administration.
b. Preferred
Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration or public
personnel administration, industrial relations, or a related field desired; human resources
management experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
General knowledge of Hawaii employment laws, strategic management, public
personnel, administration policies, practices and techniques, recruitment and placement,
position classification, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, occupational
health and safety, and compensation and benefits.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong program and organizational
skills; ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with county
leaders, department managers and staff, supervise and train staff; computer literate;
proficient with Microsoft office (outlook, word, excel, power point) and human
resources information systems preferred.
IV. Physical Demands and Work Environment
On a regular basis position requires sitting, use of hands to finger, handle, and feel, bend,
stoop, climb, reach with hands and arms and lifting and'or moving up to 10 pounds.
Occasionally requires standing and walking and lifting and'or moving up to 25 pounds.
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Advertising Options:
1. County of Kauai website (No Costs)
2. Other County/State jurisdictions (No Costs); email can be sent to all jurisdictions regarding job
opening
3. Society of Human Resource Management — Hawaii (https://www.shrmhawaii.org)
NOTE: A search done on 05/23/2019, pulled up two (2) HR-related positions in Hawaii
• $450.00 Non -Member Rate ($350.00 for SHRM Member)
• 30-day posting
• Posted on SHRM-Hawaii website; Emailed to SHRM-Hawaii members (approximately 700
members)
4. Society of Human Resource Management — National (https://Oobs.shrm.org)
NOTE: A search done on 05/23/2019, pulled up 93 "new" HR-related positions in the United
States (6 in Hawaii)
• Standard Posting: 30-day posting = $395.00
7. Garden Island
• 1x (Sunday and Wednesday) = —$900
8. Star Advertiser & MidWeek
• 1x in Star Advertiser (Sunday) & 1x in MidWeek (Wednesday) =—$2,900
Civil Service Commission - Permitted Interaction Group - Criteria Scoring Worksheet
Applicant Name:
RESUME: _
Maximum of 5-pages total
Yes
No
Cover Letter included —1 page
Maximum 1-page of Training or Classes
No personal or professional references
No certificates or diplomas
No letters of recommendation
No photographs
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: ---
Yes
No
5 years of training and experience in personnel administration:eith�e--r--__--i�n public service or
private business or both
3 of the 5 years in a responsible administrative capacity
EDUCATION: None Listed - AA - Bachelor's - Masters - PhD Major:
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE FACTORS — —
Yes
No
(From Director of Human Resources performance eviluafion)h
Customer
Courtesy in dealing with customers_and effective in meeting the customer's need.
Service
Planning and
Establishing a course of action, structuring or arranging resources, and setting priorities
Organizing
for self and others to accomplish specific goals. Demonstrated ability to plan -ahead,
schedule=work_set;realistic goals, anticipate and prepare for future assignments, set
logical,prioi ties and gse time wiselyy"- ets goals, anticipates/solves problems, future
thinking. -plans for emergencies
Leadership
Measurement of getting people to willingly, work to accomplish an objective. Utilization
of appropri te,interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals or groups toward
_____
,effective task:accomplish-meet =Controlling and evaluating performance, utilization of
- —
=resources availil ble=to=accomplish=task,_effective employee development and counseling
antl sharing leadershipywhen appropriate _Wadsby example, sets professional
standartls_ptomotes4EE0=etc. _
Communication
Expression of ideas orallyand_in writing, providing relevant and timely information to
superiors, co workers, subo d ates and other customers, listening and understanding
others. Corrective ccounseling=aosRive feedback to subordinates, maintains on going
communication wit_h'governmen[, media, keeps supervisor informed
Personnel
Selecting, managingmotivating and developing employees, following prescribed policies
Management
and practices, including equal employment opportunity. Effectiveness in utilization of
person�el,resourees: Advocates training, addresses personnel problems
Achieving
Effective_organ. izational management to achieve defined program measurements, goals
Goals
and objectiVes_Establish realistic program measurements, goals and objectives for
employees. Produce a reasonable volume of work on schedule, demonstrating accuracy,
thoroughness and dependability.
Policy
The development and implementation of sound policy, which identifies and analyzes
Development
problems effectively and develops alternative solutions. This encompasses job
knowledge, which includes depth, currency and breadth.
Financial
Effective development and implementation of financial budgets and controls, operating
Management
within prescribed fiscal limits, incorporating key costs control issues. Understands
budgeting and fiscal/overtime control
PUBLIC INFORMATION: Any information from public sources, social media that would make the
applicant less than desirable for this position? State info:
UAb *�L0 Lot - l q G
Civil Service Commission — Permitted Interaction Group — Criteria Scoring Worksheet
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(From Position Description Director of Human Resources)
Yes or
No
Score
Bachelor's Degree (Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Public Personnel
Administration, Industrial Relations or a related field Desired
Human Resources Management Experience may be substituted on a year for year basis
PQ #1- Total Score No more than 25%
General Knowledge of Hawai'i employment laws, strategic management, public personnel,
administration policies, practices and techniques_
Recruitment and placement
Position classification
Workforce planning
Employee and labor relations
Occupational health and safety
Compensation and benefits
PQ #2 - Total Score No more than 50% --
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong program and organizational skills -
Ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships_with county leaders, departmeWt=
managers and staff
Supervise and train staff
Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Office (outlook, word, excel; power_ -point) and human
resources information systems preferred
PQ #3 -Total Score No more than 25%
PQ #1—Total Score
PQ #2 —Total Score
PQ #3 — Total Score
Total Score — No more than 100%
RESUME: Generic For Any Position - Poorly Prepared - Well Written - Tailored For This Position
APPLICANT CRITERIA SCORE: Based on the information provided in the application/resume;
Does Not Meet Minimum PQ's
Meets PQ's — Lacks Adequate PQ management experience
Meets PQ's — Has some PQ management experience
Meets PQ's — Has extensive PQ management experience
RECOMMENDATION
Eliminate at this time —There are other more qualified applicants
Give resume a second evaluation after all resumes have been reviewed
Move applicant immediately forward to second round
Evaluator: Date: