PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (HR SPECIALIST II TRAINING) (SR-18) [1 vacancy]
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25-09-2025
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Job Summary
Position Information
- Developing People Elevating Possibilities.
TheDepartment of Human Resources (DHR) Personnel Development and Training Branchhas an anticipated vacancy for a Program Development Specialist (HR Specialist II) in Honolulu. Under the supervision of the Branch Chief this position assists and participates in City-wide personnel development and training activities/projects.
What Youll Do- Assist and participate in the planning development and coordination of long-range training plans and programs.
- Identify and recommend the types of activities and priorities necessary to meet the training needs of the City.
- Review and evaluate the programs projects training and development activities.
- Develop and apply methods for testing and evaluating training programs.
- Develop coordinate and conduct training programs.
- Assist with the planning development coordination and implementation of apprenticeship program and student internship program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Attend morning evening and weekend events as needed.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Apply today!If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening as well as future vacancies for this job title. Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online by September27 202511:59p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.Minimum Qualification Requirements
- At time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree.Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge skills and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.For example:1. Four (4) years of professional work experience in any occupation may substitute for a general bachelors degree.2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in human resources/ personnel management may substitute for a general bachelors degree.The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United order to receive credit for the education proper documentation e.g. a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program evidence of comparability or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time please note that if selected for the job you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:(a) one year of professional human resources management work experience or other responsible professional work experience which required substantial use of analytical skill and involved gathering evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; reading comprehending interpreting and evaluating technical subjects analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques such as defining and analyzing problems identifying alternative courses of action using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action;
OR
(b) six months of professional experience in talent development adult education and/or program development in a large organization which involved developing administering and/or presenting/facilitating training.
Substitution: A Masters degree in Human Resources Management Business Administration or Public Administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the general professional human resources management or other responsible professional analytical work experience listed in part (a) of the Experience Requirement. The Masters degree cannot be used to substitute for part (b) of the Experience Requirement.The substitution must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United order to receive credit for the education proper documentation e.g. a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program evidence of comparability or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education. If available please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time please note that if selected for the job you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:
Most work experience in a supervisory or managerial position includes responsibility for human resources management and/or training functions. However if theprimary responsibility of the position is not concerned with professional training work such experience is not considered qualifying.
Clerical or technical experience in ahuman resourcesmanagement program involving work which is limited to the application of human resources managementrules regulations and procedures in support of the human resources management functions described above is not qualifying.
Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Valid drivers license (Type 3/automobile) as required. The current vacancy has this requirement. Examination Process
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Typing
- Succession Planning
- Human Resources Management
- Military Experience
- Case Management
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Leadership Experience
