HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.009 HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR 20240123PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.009
Class Specifications for the Class:
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
SR-18, BU-13
Duties Summary:
Performs a variety of assignments in one or more of the functional areas of a
comprehensive human resource program within a major operating department, under close
supervision; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its performance as a coordinator experiencing program
assignments involving clearly established principles, methods and techniques and laws
within a major operating department. Work assignments range from simple to moderately
complex. Primary work includes selected classification, recruitment and staffing, training,
and administrative tasks to develop the employee for work of a higher level.
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).
• Assists in the planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of human
resources activities encompassing position management and job analysis, position
classification and pay, employee training, safety and workers' compensation,
employee evaluation, payroll certification, employee records and files, personnel
reporting, and other related functions, by performing simple to moderately complex
work assignments;
• Assists the department head or deputy in labor relations activities at the
departmental level by performing clearly defined work assignments;
• Reviews union demands and conducts research of a limited scope to determine
impact on departmental operations, costs, employee morale, etc.;
• Assists in researching existing practices within the county and outside jurisdictions;
• Learns how to provide adequate documentation and prepare written reports for
proper resolution of grievances, and to ensure proper contract administration, as well
as to safeguard the operating department's interests;
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• Learns about current labor laws and regulations, arbitration decisions and collective
bargaining contracts and other available resource materials;
• Receives training to provide guidance to operating program heads and to top
management personnel in personnel management matters;
• Develops a working relationship with the department head and the deputy in learning
to deal effectively with employee groups and union representatives, the central
personnel agency, and other entities;
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff conferences;
• May perform special assignments as directed by the department head; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Basic government organization and functions; merit system philosophy; principles of
public personnel administration; report writing; research and statistical methods and
techniques; interviewing principles and techniques; laws, rules and regulations governing
county personnel matters; general principles, concepts, and processes applicable to the
personnel specialty area involved.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations; research data and prepare clear and
concise reports; express ideas logically, both orally and in writing; deal tactfully and
effectively with other employees, operating officials, and the general public; follow oral and
written instructions.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, HUMAN RESOURCES
COORDINATOR, which was approved on July 11, 2008, effective February 16, 2008, and is
to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: January 23, 2024
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.009
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
SR-18, BU-13
Training & 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
• one (1) year of specialized work experience.
Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Professional work experience which included assisting managers and 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 Bachelor’s degree such as:
A. 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.
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 up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s
degree such as:
A. 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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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).
A Master’s or PhD degree in public administration, business administration, political
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 a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited college or
university, may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the specialized work
experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. A Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, 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. A Doctorate’s degree in public administration, business administration, 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.
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 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.
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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.
Departments/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, HUMAN RESOURCES
COORDINATOR, which was approved on July 11, 2008, effective February 16, 2008, and is
to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: January 23, 2024
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources