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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2006 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I 20240123PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2006 Class Specifications for the Class: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I EM-01, BU-13X Duties Summary: Performs as a staff specialist in one of the major functional areas in the central human resources agency with independent responsibility for handling and resolving the most difficult and sensitive human resources problems that affect the management, operation and organization of operating departments and agencies; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform as a staff specialist in the central human resources agency and regularly carries out the most difficult and sensitive assignments that generally impact on the management, operation and organization of operating departments and agencies. 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). • Serves as a subject matter staff specialist and conducts difficult and sensitive assignments in one of the functional areas of human resources management; • Recommends, formulates, and implements policies, practices, and procedures that have countywide impact affecting the management, operation, and organization of operating departments and agencies; • Conducts in-depth research, analysis, and evaluation of human resources programs and controversial issues; reviews existing practices; confers with counterparts in other jurisdictions; compiles information; develops meaningful statistics and data in support of findings; and prepares comprehensive reports with sound recommendations; • Attends meetings with department heads and other top-level personnel in a lead role to discuss, advise on, and provide substantive input regarding major re-organizations and other management proposals; PART I HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I 2 15A2006 • Coordinates County of Kauai's human resources proposals and actions with human resources departments of other jurisdictions and with appropriate union representatives; • Advises and recommends solutions to sensitive and unusual problems that require extensive specialized knowledge, experience, and expertise in the subject matter and related fields; and consults with the Office of the County Attorney as appropriate; • Provides appropriate interpretations on policies, practices, procedures and actions to employees and officials in the operating departments and agencies; • Provides authoritative advice and staff assistance to operating officials and promotes understanding and acceptance of the central agency's human resources management programs; • Analyzes and prepares recommendations on proposed legislation, rules, regulations, and other matters; • May supervise the work of lower-level professional specialists and assistants; provides advice and assistance in areas subordinates may have difficulty with; approves leaves and recommends other personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, etc.; and • Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Basic principles relating to organization and management; principles, methodology, and techniques, laws, and regulations pertinent and relevant to the human resources specialty area assigned; research and statistical methods and techniques; report writing; trends and developments in human resources management and public employment; principles and practices of supervision. Ability to: Apply the principles, methods, and techniques of human resources and the functional area assigned; interpret and apply pertinent laws and regulations; learn and become knowledgeable about public administration, government organization and functions, the merit principles and the merit system and philosophy, and departmental policies and procedures; research data and prepare clear and concise reports with sound evaluations and recommendations; develop and implement clear and concise reports with sound evaluations and recommendations; develop and implement clear and succinct written policies and procedures; express ideas logically, both orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise written communications; analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions; recommend operational improvements; plan, supervise, and review the work of others; deal PART I HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I 3 15A2006 tactfully and effectively with other employees, operating officials, union representatives, and the public. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I, which was approved on December 27, 2011, 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 15A2006 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I EM-01, 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 administration, business administration, political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field, and • four (4) years of specialized work experience. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Professional work experience in a specific human resources management functional area which shall have included performance of complex assignments, providing advice and recommendations to management, and/or developing program goals, policies, and procedures. 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: PART II HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I 2 15A2006 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 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. PART II HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I 3 15A2006 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. 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 MANAGER I, which was approved on December 27, 2011, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 23, 2024 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources