HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.001 2.002 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I II 20221017PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
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Class Specifications for the Class:
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I & II
SR-16, BU-13
SR-18, BU-13
Duties Summary:
Serves in a trainee capacity receiving on-and-off the job training in the principles,
concepts, processes, and regulations fundamental to the central human resources
department or performs under close supervision, a variety of selected work assignments in
various functional areas of human resources management.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Classes in this series serves as trainee and advance trainee to perform, under close
supervision, simple to moderately difficult technical work in all functional areas of the
central human resources department.
Level I: As an entry-level trainee, receives introduction to the background, philosophy,
concepts, and scope of the central human resources department and performs work
assignments which are clear cut, routine and designed to provide experience in a variety of
human resources staff activities concurrently with orientation and training on or off the job
site.
Level II: As an advanced trainee, performs a variety of selected work assignments
ranging from the simple to moderately difficult in all functional areas of human resources
management.
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).
Attends orientation and training sessions;
Learns the principles, concepts, process, regulations, and reference materials
fundamental to human resources management of the County;
Accompanies higher level specialists on field assignments as an observer, performs
simple tasks for the purpose of gaining knowledge, experience, and skill in
application of work processes and techniques;
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Reviews position descriptions common to County departments to determine if
sufficient information is available;
Interviews employees and supervisors to obtain additional information;
Assists in wage and salary surveys;
Makes field and desk audits of positions;
Analyzes positions and recommend their classification;
Prepares ads for website publicity, interviews subject matter specialists to gather
occupational information for the examinations and minimum qualifications;
Assists in conducting training courses and employee orientation sessions;
Conducts surveys to determine and assess training needs of County employees;
Assists in developing and conducting training programs for supervisors and others;
Reviews employee pay changes and determines legality and correctness of actions;
May prepare comments on proposed legislation which will affect human resources
management practices, assists in research work for the compilation of data and the
preparation of reports in all areas of human resources management; and
Obtains information, answers questions, and explains well established standards,
policies and regulations to employees, departmental officials or to the general public;
and
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
Governmental organization and procedures; merit system philosophy; public
administration principles and practices; techniques of report writing; laws, rules and
regulations governing County employees in personnel matters; research and statistical
methods and techniques; interviewing principles and techniques; governmental
organizations and functions.
Ability to:
Learn and apply the principles, methods, and techniques of human resources
management to actual work situations; prepare complete, clear, and accurate reports of
factual data; express ideas clearly and logically orally and in writing; interpret and apply
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laws, rules, and regulations; establish and maintain the confidence and respect of
employees and the general public.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST I &II, which was approved on May 1, 1972, amended on November 14, 2013,
and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved:October 17, 2022
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
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Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I & II
SR-16, BU-13
SR-18, BU-13
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in public
administration, business administration, political science, psychology, human resources, or
a related field; and
Level I: none.
Level II: one (1) year of specialized work experience.
Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Professional work experience which included assisting managers and/or operating
officials in areas of a human resources program.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the bachel
A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
B.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).
Specialized professional work experience in public administration, business administration,
political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field or education credits in
public administration, business administration, political science, psychology, human
resources, or a related field can be substituted for
degree such as:
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A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a
B.Successful completion of semester credits specific to public administration, business
administration, political science, psychology, 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).
science, psychology, 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 in public administration, business
administration, political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field
leading towards
university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience
requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. ration, political science,
psychology, 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.
science, psychology, 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 human resources 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
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they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
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 an amendment to the specification for the class PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST I &II, which was approved on May 1, 1972, amended on November 14, 2013,
and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved:October 17, 2022
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources