HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2084 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR 20210809PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2084
Class Specifications for the Class:
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
EM-05, BU-13X
Duties Summary:
Manages the business management functions in a major and complex operating
department; advises and assists top level management; directs and coordinates
administrative staff services and controls; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to provide top level assistance in the
formulation of policies and procedures covering the overall operations a major and complex
operating department in multiple areas which may include: business management, financial
research and planning, human resources and other administrative staff services and
controls, etc. Positions assigned to this class regularly provide services in program analysis
and planning, organization and procedures to the various organizational components of the
department.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
• Participates in the analysis and evaluation of departmental programs and the
formulation of basic program plans;
• Develops, implements and enforces policies, procedures and programs involving
human resources, fiscal and other administrative matters that contribute positively
towards the department’s goals and objectives;
• Plans and directs the development of work measurement standards, statistical
procedures and other means for budget justification;
• Directs the preparation of departmental expenditure plans and the evaluation of
program performance and financial trends;
• Directs the preparation of forecasts of operating revenue and expenditures;
recommends long-range financing measures;
• Directs the evaluation of administrative methods and procedures of the department
and recommends improvements;
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• Directs the maintenance of manuals on organization, methods and procedures;
• Provides oversight and advises departmental division heads on various business
management operations;
• Maintains appropriate liaison and effective working relationships with other County,
State, and Federal agencies;
• Develops and conducts the human resources and industrial relations program for the
department; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Governmental organization and functions; principles and practices of public
administration, organization and management, and public relations; research methods and
techniques; administrative analysis; governmental finance administration, accounting and
budgeting; labor relations and human resources management; program analysis and
evaluation and governmental functions and organization; report writing; public speaking;
statutes and ordinances relating to governmental functions and operations; pertinent
Federal laws and regulations.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate various administrative staff services; prepare
clear and concise operating reports; interpret, explain and apply laws, rules and regulations;
prepare budget justifications and compile operating budget; devise and modify accounting
methods, techniques and practices; establish and maintain effective working relationships
with others; speak effectively to individuals and groups; develop and analyze facts, make
sound administrative decisions and recommend policies; develop manuals and related
presentations.
This is first specification for the new class, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR.
Approved: August 9, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2084
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
EM-05, BU-13X
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in public or business
administration, accounting, human resources or a related field, and:
•six (6) years of professional administrative experience in government or private
business activities.
Qualifying Administrative Experience:
Scope of work would include actively participating and has major responsibility for
the development, management, execution and coordination of policies, programs and/or
activities.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A.General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up
to two (2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
•Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree.
•Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or
diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university.
(15 semester credits = 6 months).
B.Specialized professional work experience in public or business administration,
accounting, human resources or a related field or education credits in public or
business administration, accounting, human resources or a related field can be
substituted for up to two (2) years of the bachelor’s degree such as:
•Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree.
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• Successful completion of semester credits specific to public or business
administration, accounting, human resources or a related field leading to a
degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college,
or university (15 semester credits = 6 months).
C. A master’s degree or PhD in public or business administration, accounting, human
resources or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
A. Successful completion of semester credits specific to public or business
administration, accounting, human resources or a related field leading towards a
Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree from an accredited college or university, may be
substituted up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. (15
semester credits = 6 months).
B. A Master’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, human resources
or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one
(1) year of the specialized work experience requirement.
C. A Doctorate degree public or business administration, accounting, human resources
or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one
(1) year of the specialized work experience requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years 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
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
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Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established
and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or
training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
This is first specification for the new class, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR.
Approved: August 9, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources