Operations Specialist V (Legislative Affairs) - Oahu

Summary

Operations Specialist V (Legislative Affairs)

Recruitment Number 26-239TO, Operations Specialist V (Legislative Affairs), SR-24 Steps D to I ($6,221 to $7,568 per month)*, Honolulu, Oahu. The starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum rate listed above, based on qualifications.

The Operations Specialist V functions as a staff specialist in the Legislative Affairs and Special Projects Division and is responsible for researching and analyzing legislative matters affecting the Judiciary, coordinating legislative activities, assisting with the preparation of proposed legislation and testimony, and supporting special projects and operational improvements.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which has provided a general background of the type and quality described below may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in one or combination of the following: 1) analyzing, evaluating, developing, improving managerial policies, practices, systems, methods and procedures; and considering the relationships among resources, facilities, services, needs, and values; and/or 2) independently performing professional work involving written analysis, evaluation and recommendations for problem resolution. Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of either supervisory or staff specialist experience of the type and quality described below: A. Staff Specialist Experience: Work experience performing work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems in a given specialty with responsibility for furnishing advisory services to management in the overall aspects of program development and evaluation; or performing extensive and intensive work in a given area of specialization, working on the most complex and difficult assignments in the areas of program development and evaluation, development of new and revised procedures, review of working situations to be sure divisions are following guidelines for sound management practices, development of legislative proposals or analysis of the impact of proposed legislation, and engaging in research aimed towards improving the management system. B. Supervisory Experience: Experience supervising professional staff in a specialized field of public or business administration which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning, reviewing and evaluating their work; (3) advising them of difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and development of new employees. Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process such as through reviewing bills or drafting testimony.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience :

1) Master's degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substituted for one and one-half (1-½) years of Specialized Experience.

2) Ph.D. degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substitute for two and one-half (2-½) years of Specialized Experience.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcript(s) at the time of application. If you are selected, we will request an original, official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree at a later time.

Benefits

Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION (Download PDF reader) The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.

Job Description

Operations Specialist V (Legislative Affairs)

Recruitment Number 26-239TO, Operations Specialist V (Legislative Affairs), SR-24 Steps D to I ($6,221 to $7,568 per month)*, Honolulu, Oahu. The starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum rate listed above, based on qualifications.

The Operations Specialist V functions as a staff specialist in the Legislative Affairs and Special Projects Division and is responsible for researching and analyzing legislative matters affecting the Judiciary, coordinating legislative activities, assisting with the preparation of proposed legislation and testimony, and supporting special projects and operational improvements.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which has provided a general background of the type and quality described below may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in one or combination of the following: 1) analyzing, evaluating, developing, improving managerial policies, practices, systems, methods and procedures; and considering the relationships among resources, facilities, services, needs, and values; and/or 2) independently performing professional work involving written analysis, evaluation and recommendations for problem resolution. Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of either supervisory or staff specialist experience of the type and quality described below: A. Staff Specialist Experience: Work experience performing work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems in a given specialty with responsibility for furnishing advisory services to management in the overall aspects of program development and evaluation; or performing extensive and intensive work in a given area of specialization, working on the most complex and difficult assignments in the areas of program development and evaluation, development of new and revised procedures, review of working situations to be sure divisions are following guidelines for sound management practices, development of legislative proposals or analysis of the impact of proposed legislation, and engaging in research aimed towards improving the management system. B. Supervisory Experience: Experience supervising professional staff in a specialized field of public or business administration which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning, reviewing and evaluating their work; (3) advising them of difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and development of new employees. Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process such as through reviewing bills or drafting testimony.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience :

1) Master's degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substituted for one and one-half (1-½) years of Specialized Experience.

2) Ph.D. degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substitute for two and one-half (2-½) years of Specialized Experience.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcript(s) at the time of application. If you are selected, we will request an original, official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree at a later time.

Benefits

Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION (Download PDF reader) The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.