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Home My WebLink About2.017 HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II 20250606PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.017 Class Specifications for the Class: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II SR-22, BU-13X Duties Summary: Performs the full range and variety of human resources management work in one or more of the functional areas in the central human resources department; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform the full range and variety of human resources management work of moderate difficulty in a functional area in the central human resources 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). Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements human resources management activities related to position classification, training, safety and workers' compensation, recruitment, labor relations, or other related functions; Prepares drafts of policies and procedures related to human resources matters or as directed; Provides information and advice to managers and line personnel on matters relating to benefits, EEO/ADA, recruitment procedures, filling of vacancies, interviews and selections, reallocations, promotions, transfers, leaves, and other personnel actions; reviews proposed actions or concerns for propriety and conformance to established rules, procedures, policies, laws, and contractual requirements; Refers to laws, collective bargaining agreements, guidelines, procedures, policies, and other resources to analyze problems and other personnel issues; conducts fact- finding; Discusses and consults with superiors in the central human resources department; compiles information, draws sound conclusions, and prepares reports of findings with recommendations; PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.017 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II SR-22, 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 • three (3) years of specialized work experience. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Professional work experience in human resources management work that included the analysis of facts and data to resolve problems and recommend appropriate courses of action in area(s) of a human resources program assigned. 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. PART II HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II 2 2.017 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 degree from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. Successful completion of semester credits specific in public administration, business administration, political science, psychology, human resources, or a related field leading towards a 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). C. 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. D. 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. PART II HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II 3 2.017 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. 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 for the specification for the class, HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST II, which was approved on December 22, 2011, amended on July 8, 2021 and January 23, 2024, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: June 6, 2025 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources