Employment Opportunities

The Beneficiary Services Agent (“BSA”) under the direction of the Beneficiary Services Manager is responsible for knowing, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating processes that collect, process, disseminate and manage information exchanges to enable beneficiary services and resourcing. BSAs also work with all OHA functions that operate out of the worksite and provide direct beneficiary services as programmed by OHA and/or assists beneficiaries in navigating through available community based services and resources. Neighbor Island BSAs also manage the OHA work site for OHA and beneficiary use, including but not limited to, coordinating daily operating staffing responsibilities of the work site with other OHA employees; communication and coordination with the 3rd party lessor and OHA centralized operations; and coordinated access to and use by beneficiaries and Native Hawaiian organizations. Beneficiary and community concerns and resolutions escalate to the Beneficiary Services Manager, the Director, Communications Division and the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Beneficiary Services

a. Receives, collects, validates, and processes beneficiary collected information into established data system(s), determines eligibility (based on program parameters) and preliminarily recommends beneficiary aid award for OHA established direct service program(s).

b. Assists with Hawaiian Registry program activities at the respective work sites, including collection of documents, data verification and management of beneficiary data and related communication and interfaces with the beneficiary and Hawaiian Registry database.

c. Assists with genealogy, land and related research activities at the respective work sites including collection of documents, data verification and management of beneficiary data and related communication and interfaces, as directed.

d. Coordinates, monitors, and participates in community-based beneficiary activities, including grantee monitoring activities and OHA sponsored events and activities.

e. Intakes, processes, refers and/or distributes information to internal and external stakeholders, including notifying appropriate OHA personnel of intake priority and escalations as needed.

f. Establishes and maintains community and other networks for disseminating information and encourages support and participation in community coalition building and advocacy in collaboration with other OHA operating units.

g. Builds and strengthens and collaborates and participates in community network (e.g., professional associations, Hawaiian serving agencies and organizations, community associations) to promote and strengthen beneficiary and community coalition building and advocacy.

h. Collects pro-offered beneficiary and community provided data and escalates internally to further analyze and provide preliminarily reviews and evaluates and analyze recommendations on recommendations.

2. Communications

a. Monitors Board of Trustees meetings, community meetings, county and/or state meetings as well as other meetings as directed, providing post meeting insight and recommendations as needed.

b. Shares beneficiary and community organization activities (e.g., on e-mail lists, newsletter, annual reports) through established processes.

c. Attends and represents OHA at external meetings in collaboration with other OHA staff members as needed and as directed.

d. Communicates with the Beneficiary Services Manager, the Director, Communications Division, and/or the CEO on matters of planning or policymaking as related to OHA beneficiary impacts.

3. Work Site Management – Neighbor Island

a. Manages the OHA work site, including operating hours, scheduling and availability of the work site for OHA business (e.g., office hours, public and beneficiary access and use, community meetings, Board or Committee meetings, on-island Trustee support).

b. Maintains inventory of all work site materials, supplies and equipment.

c. Functions as the point of contact for the work site for all OHA business related needs, including working with OHA facilities, operations, information technology, human resources, commercial property functions.

d. Supports the OHA business needs of on-Island Trustee, visiting Trustees and/or Administration staff as needed.

4. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Beneficiary Services Manager, the Director, Communications Division, and/or the CEO.

5. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Beneficiary Services Manager, the Director, Communications Division, and/or the CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. High school diploma is required; Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning is preferred.

2. Five (5) years progressively responsible work experience in a community organization which involved the gathering and disseminating of information and related materials on a wide variety of social, cultural, historical and other similar topics; and working with individuals (e.g., clients, constituents, beneficiaries, customers) Seven (7) years of related experience is preferred.

3. Two (2) years of experience with working with established data system(s), including data entry, document and data validation, running reports, making needed correction, applying programmatic criteria, making preliminary program decisions, executing in system tasks, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• The operation and operational maintenance of various office appliances and equipment, including office duplicating, copying and fax machines, and computers
• Working with established data system(s), including data entry, document and data validation, running reports, making needed correction, applying programmatic criteria, making preliminary program decisions, executing in system tasks
• Hawaiian community and related issues and concerns
• Hawaiian culture and customs
• Organizations, groups and associations interested in working with and/or servicing Hawaiians
• Government and legislative framework

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Knowledge of Hawaiian protocol and customs
• Travel to off-site locations to assist with various outreach activities
• Interact with people from various parts of the community and from different cultural backgrounds
• Network and partner with other organizations
• Communicate both orally and in writing
• Deal tactfully with others
• Be self-directed, self-motivated
• Provide service and assistance to customers in an efficient and effective manner
• Critically analyze situations and make sound recommendations
• Focus on the objectives of the organization, deal objectively, and maintain composure in situations involving emotional discussions or other interpersonal conflicts.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

This position will be filled by an emergency hire employee. Candidates should be aware that while the recruitment process is typically less rigorous for an emergency hire candidate, emergency hire employees are not eligible for any of the Employment Benefits listed on oha.org/jobs.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Beneficiary Services Manager (“BSM”) is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Beneficiary Services Program (the “Program”). Management includes knowing, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating processes that collect, process, disseminate and manage information exchanges to enable beneficiary services and resourcing. The BSM manages and oversees the Program and Beneficiary Services Agents (“BSA”) that manage OHA functions operating out of and the OHA worksites and provide direct beneficiary services as programmed by OHA and/or assists beneficiaries in navigating through available community based services and resources. Beneficiary and community concerns and resolutions escalate to the Director, Communications Division and the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic

a. Ensures that Program activities are aligned with strategic initiatives, strategic priorities, and directives of the Director, Communications Division and the CEO.

2. Operations

a. Oversees the receipt, collection, validation, and processing of beneficiary collected information into established data system(s), determines eligibility (based on program parameters) and preliminarily recommends beneficiary aid award for OHA established direct service program(s).

b. Oversees the Hawaiian Registry program activities at the respective work sites, including collection of documents, data verification and management of beneficiary data and related communication and interfaces with the beneficiary and Hawaiian Registry database.

c. Oversees research activities in providing genealogical, land and ancestry related beneficiary services, including oversight of the development and delivery of internal and external capacity building program and activities for genealogy, land and ancestry knowledge, skills and processes. Oversees and supports access to and utilization of genealogical, land and ancestry related technology resources, such as those housed currently in Hale Noelo.

d. Oversees the coordination, monitoring and participation in community-based beneficiary activities, including grantee monitoring activities and OHA sponsored events and activities.

e. Oversees the intake and referral processes including distribution of information to internal and external stakeholders, and notifying appropriate OHA personnel of intake priority and escalations as needed.

f. Oversees the establishment and maintenance of community and other networks for disseminating information and encourages support and participation in community coalition building and advocacy in collaboration with other OHA operating units.

g. Supports the building, strengthening, collaboration and participation in community network (e.g., professional associations, Hawaiian serving agencies and organizations, community associations) to promote and strengthen beneficiary and community coalition building and advocacy.

h. Establishes process that collects pro-offered beneficiary and community provided data and escalates internally to further analyze and provide preliminarily reviews and evaluates and analyze recommendations on recommendations.

3. Communications

a. Attends Board of Trustees meetings, community meetings, county and/or state meetings as well as other meetings as directed, providing post meeting insight and recommendations as needed.

b. Shares beneficiary and community organization activities (e.g., on e-mail lists, newsletter, annual reports) through established processes.

c. Attends and represents OHA at external meetings in collaboration with other OHA staff members as needed and as directed.

d. Communicates with the Director, Communications Division and/or the CEO on matters of planning or policy-making as related to OHA beneficiary impacts.

4. Work Site Management – Neighbor Island

a. Supervises the consistent management of the OHA work sites, including operating hours, scheduling and availability of the work site for OHA business (e.g., office hours, public and beneficiary access and use, community meetings, Board or Committee meetings, on-island Trustee support).

b. Supervises the consistent maintenance of inventory of all work site materials, supplies and equipment.

c. Supervises the work site functions for all OHA business related needs, including working with OHA facilities, operations, information technology, human resources, commercial property functions.

d. Coordinates the OHA business needs of on-Island Trustee, visiting Trustees and/or Administration staff as needed.

5. Management

a. Makes hiring and other personnel recommendations to the CEO. Ensures that the Program is staffed with skilled, knowledgeable and experienced individuals, who are knowledgeable about all relevant laws, policies and regulations, and understand their history and impact.

b. Works with OHA’s Human Resources Department to ensure professional development and staff training for Division personnel.

c. Ensures that employees within Division share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for program performance. Takes whatever actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when necessary.

d. Ensures integration of Strategic Plan elements and performance measures into Division management, employee, and contractor performance reviews and improvement plans.

e. Performs supervisory tasks, such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, coaching, training, and related employment decisions for the Program. Disseminates needed information to staff in a timely manner.

f. Ensures without exception the proper handling and maintenance of confidential, sensitive and/or proprietary information.

6. Performs job duties in accordance with OHA’s policies and procedures. Considers OHA’s mission and core values when making decisions.

7. Fully support in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Director, Communications Division, and/or the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

8. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Communications Division and/or CEO.

2. Must be able to travel and have a valid driver license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university.

2. Seven (7) years progressively responsible work experience in a community organization which involved the gathering and disseminating of information and related materials on a wide variety of social, cultural, historical and other similar topics ; and working with individuals (e.g., clients, constituents, beneficiaries, customers) Ten (10) years of related experience is preferred.

3. Five (5) years of experience with working with established data system(s), including data entry, document and data validation, running reports, making needed correction, applying programmatic criteria, making preliminary program decisions, executing in system tasks, etc.

4. Three (3) years of responsible experience in management and supervising others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:
• Community relations (including resources, networking, relationship management, and database management)
• Management practices and principles
• Team building techniques
• Hawaiian-based community development organizations and practices
• Government contracts and grants (procurement, selection, and management)

2. Must have general knowledge of:
• Native Hawaiian history and culture, and current Native Hawaiian social, cultural, educational, economic and political issues and trends
• Human resources management
• Office management
• Data and records management

3. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:
• Think strategically about broad, long-term goals
• Influence others towards achieving outcomes
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with upper management, peers, subordinates, contractors and the public
• Prepare and deliver oral and written reports and presentations
• Inspire confidence and to develop other’s skills and abilities
• Manage the design and delivery of advocacy and community development programs and services
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

Or via email: careers@oha.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Commercial Property Agent is responsible for managing and developing OHA’s investment lands, real estate holdings, corporate offices and facilities (“Commercial Properties”), and for overseeing the acquisition of commercial properties. The Commercial Property Agent also assists the Integrated Assets Manager with management of investment lands and real estate holdings, and with the planning and development of Commercial Property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Commercial Property Management

a. Responsible for ongoing management of Commercial Properties in coordination with the Integrated Assets Manager and other Program staff. Serves as the first point-of-contact in dealing with third party property managers, leasing agents, contractors, and other parties to ensure efficient and productive operations and management of OHA’s Commercial Properties.

b. In collaboration with the Integrated Assets Manager, other Program staff and legal counsel, leads in the negotiation, drafting, execution and implementation of leases, easements, licenses, rights of entry, permits, addenda, and other agreements relating to OHA Commercial Properties.

c. Reviews terms and conditions of existing leases for compliance with established procedures and guidelines. Ensures that leases, easements, licenses, permits, rights of entry and other agreements are current and updated on a timely basis.

d. On a regular basis, makes visual inspections of premises and facilities to determine repair, maintenance and/or replacement needs, compliance with terms and conditions of lease and other agreements. Recommends budgetary adjustments to fund the cost of repairs and maintenance activities.

e. Regularly evaluates operation of OHA’s Commercial Properties, identifies and minimizes risk, addresses issues and implements remedial actions when appropriate. In coordination with the integrated Assets Manager and other Program staff, develops procedures, work methods, and techniques to ensure that OHA’s Commercial Properties are properly managed and produce maximum returns on investment.

f. Oversees the work of the property management contractors, including allocation of building space, leasing, marketing and the acquisition and maintenance of furniture, machinery and equipment.

g. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with government agencies and private organizations which directly and indirectly interface with OHA in conjunction with OHA’s Commercial Properties.

h. As needed, represents OHA at area beautification enforcements affecting OHA’s Commercial Properties.

2. Operations
a. Assists with preparation and maintenance of work plans, budgets, rent rolls, property information binders and all other related operational planning and administrative documents.

b. Collects data related to project performance measures, as directed. Assists in the preparation and submission of performance reports according to established guidelines, timelines and protocols. Ensures without exception the proper handling and maintenance of confidential, sensitive and/or proprietary information.

c. Ensures that information and business workflow moves effectively through projects once priorities and decisions are communicated.

3. Real Estate Transactions

a. Works with Integrated Assets Manager, legal counsel, consultants and other Program staff to conduct due diligence on proposed acquisitions in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and standards.

b. Assists Integrated Assets Manager in analyzing information and documents pertinent to proposed transactions, evaluating proposals, and preparing reports of proposed transactions for submission to Land Division Director, CFO, COO and CEO.

c. Assists Integrated Assets Manager and other Program staff in implementing decisions regarding the acquisition or sale of OHA’s Commercial Properties. Works cooperatively with legal counsel, consultants and other OHA staff to negotiate, document and close transactions.

4. Commercial Property Development

a. Assists Integrated Assets Manager and other Program staff with ongoing planning and development of OHA’s Commercial Properties.

b. Assists Integrated Assets Manager and other Program staff with the implementation of approved development plans, working with program staff, legal counsel, other OHA staff, developers, contractors and vendors in the negotiation, drafting, execution and implementation of development plans including financing.

c. Reviews terms and conditions of existing leases for compliance with established procedures and guidelines. Ensures that all related contracts and agreements are monitored and updated as necessary.
d. Assists Integrated Assets Manager with the master planning and development process including working with the community, developers, contractors, marketing consultants and regulators to ensure compliance with all applicable procedures, guidelines and regulations.

5. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Integrated Assets Manager, Land Division Director, COO and/or CEO.

6. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by Integrated Assets Manager and Land Division Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in real estate, land use planning, business administration or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

2. General Experience. Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in one or any combination of the following: real estate transactions (acquisitions, sales and leasing), or land property management of commercial real estate properties.

3. Hawaiʻi Real Estate License strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:
• Fundamental principles, practices, methods, techniques and procedures of land and property acquisition, development and/or management.
• General business practices, particularly with respect to leases, licenses and other agreements
• Legal documents and instruments pertaining to real property transactions and/or management
• Real estate environment, structure and funding, including real estate valuation
• Operations of a large property management program
• Fundamental principles, practices and methods of marketing.

2. Must have general knowledge regarding:
• Real estate environment, structure and funding, including real estate valuation.
• Negotiation of real estate transactions and management of corporate real estate holdings of substantial scope and complexity
• Analysis and development of lease terms and conditions for a variety of real property and facilities
• Real property valuations, real estate and property transactions, risk assessments, operations, and returns on investments
• Interpretation of real estate market conditions and trends
• General accounting principles, budgeting and financial analysis.

3. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:
• Gather, organize and analyze pertinent data
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports
• Think strategically about broad, long-term goals; track, analyze, and manage complex internal and external issues (particularly in the areas of real estate investment, land use, public land trusts/ceded lands, and/or land and property management);
• Analyze systems, processes and practices and develop solutions for unusual problems and recommend operational improvements;
• Lead and implement data-informed decision-making practices in difficult or complicated situations;
• Prioritize business objectives and provide discipline to the implementation and reporting processes;
• Set goals and achieve desired results, and a demonstrated ability to impart a results-oriented approach to others in the organization;
• Facilitate collaboration among subordinates and to work collaboratively with other managers;
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with upper management, peers, subordinates, consultants and the public; and
• Deal tactfully and effectively and establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, external agencies and their representatives, and with the general public.

4. Must have valid driver’s license.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Compliance Specialist participates in and provides technical review of mechanisms to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program. Activities include interaction with government agencies at federal, state, and county levels; promoting the participation of Native Hawaiians in review and consultation processes; and assisting in the development of advocacy positions taken by the agency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Analyzes and assesses the policies and practices of other governmental agencies and private entities and evaluates the impact of those policies and practices on Native Hawaiians.

2. Promotes advocacy efforts to include the protection of traditional and customary rights of Native Hawaiians, as well as assuring that federal, state, and county resources are proportionately directed to Native Hawaiian needs.

3. Serves as a technical resource person, providing analytical support for the agency on compliance issues as they affect the Native Hawaiian community.

4. Conducts appropriate research and investigations to secure important and relevant data and materials as directed. Coordinates and prepares reports on findings and recommendations.

5. Conducts technical reviews, including editing, proofreading, and an accuracy review, of testimony, letters, and memos prepared by Compliance Enforcement Program staff, as required.

6. Works to develop and grow relationships with Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, and organizations to build a network for acquiring information helpful in addressing emergent issues in the Native Hawaiian community.

7. Recognizes protocols and deals effectively with sensitive and confidential issues.

8. Coordinates meetings with government officials, beneficiary groups, and stakeholders, as required. Maintains effective working relationships with legislators, executive branch officials and stakeholders.

9. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Compliance Enforcement Manager, Community Engagement Director, Chief Operating Officer and/or the Chief Executive Officer.

10. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Compliance Enforcement Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, public policy, or in any social sciences field such as economics, health, education, political science, or social work.

2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in conducting governmental and/or legislative research, planning and analysis; and other activities relating to government affairs. In addition, the work experience must have included a working knowledge of Federal, State and local governments, and their functions and structures; issues and problems relating to Native Hawaiians; programs and services for Native Hawaiians; and related areas.
• A masters or other advanced degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public policy or any related field may be substituted for two years of work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Hawaiian culture and community structures
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and directives governing treatment of Native Hawaiians
• Legislative and rulemaking processes and effective ways to influence them
• Report Writing

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with upper management, peers, contractors, government officials, and the public
• Work collaboratively with other employees
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities that encourage communication and cooperative working relationships between OHA and beneficiary groups, public and private agencies, and the general community
• Maintain detailed and accurate records while preparing reports
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Director, Community Engagement Division (“Director”) leads the Community Engagement Division of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (“OHA” or “Agency”) and is responsible for leading and supporting public policy development, implementation, compliance and monitoring activities, with an emphasis on county and community contexts and settings. The Director also oversees, via Program leadership, statewide policy compliance and monitoring activities. The Director works closely with the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and the Directors of the Advocacy, Research and Land Divisions, in particular, to implement OHAʻs strategic, tactical and operational plans and activities, in alignment with Board and Administration policy positions. The Director works closely with the Director, Advocacy Division, particularly, to collaborate and advance aligned public policy development, implementation, compliance and monitoring to protect Native Hawaiian interests and rights. The Director is responsible for statewide policy compliance and monitoring activities, and contributing to social, cultural and natural resources policy(ies) development. The Director is also responsible for working with the Director, Advocacy Division (“Chief Advocate), the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), the Board Chair and his / her / their staff, and OHAʻs Washington, D.C. Bureau to connect federal policy development with more effective state, county and community
implementation, including compliance and monitoring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Planning and Execution

a. Collaborates and contributes to organization wide strategic analyses for the COO and CEO on issues and trends in the political, business, economic and social environment in which OHA is operating, and in concert with the Chief Advocate, proactively recommends appropriate county and community-focused strategies and actions.

b. Works with the Director, Advocacy Division, COO, CEO and the Board of Trustees (“Board”) on the formulation of OHA’s Strategic Plan, including all related components and updates.

c. Briefs the COO and/or CEO on both internal and external issues, trends, and developments which may have bearing on strategic and operational decision making.

2. Operations

a. Oversees the work of the Community Engagement Division. Monitors federal, state and local legislation, regulations, and other government policies, with an emphasis on county and community contexts, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. In coordination with Advocacy Division and the Chief Advocate, advocates before legislative and other governing bodies on laws, policies, and practices to create broad-based sustainable change, while monitoring to ensure continued enforcement.

b. Monitors administrative and court proceedings that may have an impact on interests of Native Hawaiian people in assigned context. Works with the Chief Advocate, COO, CEO, Board Counsel, Corporate Counsel and other Executive Staff to effect needed, approved, legal strategies.

c. Ensures that activities are developed, prioritized, and executed so that they result in legal precedents, new regulations, policy changes, or changes in laws which achieve systemic changes for the Native Hawaiian people.

d. Supervises the activities of the Community Engagement Division to ensure that the Program Managers and their respective operational groups comply with the values, principles, ethical standards, and performance standards required by law, as well as those set forth by the Board and/or the CEO. Also ensures Division programs, activities, and communications are aligned with OHA’s Strategic Plan and initiatives.

e. Ensures Program Managers have resources necessary to complete assignments.

f. Ensures that Division staff routinely collaborate to plan, make decisions, and solve problems with other OHA Divisions and Programs.

g. Ensures that Programs routinely collaborate to plan, make decisions, and solve problems within Programs and across all Divisions and Programs, disciplines, and organizational levels.

3. Management

a. Makes hiring and other personnel recommendations to the COO and CEO. Ensures that the Program is staffed with skilled, knowledgeable and experienced individuals, who are knowledgeable about all relevant laws, policies and regulations, and understand their history and impact.

b. Works with OHA’s COO, Human Resources Department, and the Directors of the Advocacy, Research and Land Divisions to ensure cross collaborative and collective professional development and staff training for personnel.

c. Ensures that employees within Divisions share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for program performance. Takes whatever actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when necessary.

d. Ensures integration of Strategic Plan elements and performance measures into Division management, employee, and contractor performance reviews and improvement plans.

e. Performs supervisory tasks, such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, and related employment decisions for the Division.

4. The Director must fully support in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the COO and/or the CEO.

5. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned by the COO and/or CEO. Frequent travel is required for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

2. Requires a graduate degree in political science, public administration, business administration, law, public policy, or in any social sciences field such as economics, health, education, or social work. A law degree is desirable, but not required. Related community building experiences may be substituted.

3. Must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible senior/executive level experience, of which the last five years must have been at the executive or senior level in the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of government. Administrative experience must be at the executive level.

4. Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate work results that achieved broad, sustainable systemic changes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• History of Native Hawaiian lands and trusts, as well as legal issues and court decisions relevant to Native Hawaiian social, cultural, educational, economic and political issues and trends

• All relevant state and federal laws, regulations, policies, standards and practices

• Legislative proceedings, practices, and requirements

• Federal and state court legal proceedings, practices, and requirements

• Agency proceedings, practices and requirements

• Other organizations aligned to Native Hawaiian interests

• Relevant executive, court, legislative, and federal/state agency interpersonal dynamics

• Community development and building methods and approaches

2. Must have skills delivering or providing executive oversight in:

• Conducting complex analysis of community issues, positions, and trends

• Developing and executing legal strategies to achieve outcomes (including oversight of complex legal research and analysis, investigation and dissemination of findings, and litigation in federal and/or state courts)

• Developing and executing political strategies to achieve outcomes (including writing legislation and lobbying)

• Communicating, presenting, and defending advocacy initiatives to community stakeholders, constituencies, performance partners, and other
groups

• Developing and leveraging community support strategies

• Developing community awareness and support of critical change issues (including developing, using, and leveraging coalitions built across broad spectrums)

• Writing/editing articles for professional journals and high-profile publications

• Negotiating favorable policy resolutions for recommendation to the COO, CEO and Board

• Speaking and presenting persuasively in public

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Director, Office of Human Resources (“Director”) is responsible for managing the
day-to-day activities of the Office of Human Resources (“HR”), including recruiting,
developing, and retaining a high-performing workforce. The Director is also responsible
for the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide systems and solutions that
address organizational workforce issues and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic and Programmatic Management

a. Ensures that HR activities and strategies are aligned with agency initiatives,
strategic priorities, and directives of the General Counsel and/or the CEO.

b. Communicates with the General Counsel and/or the CEO regarding internal
and external human resource issues and trends that may bear on strategic
and operational decision-making.

c. Assists the General Counsel and/or the CEO with organizational design and
staffing to support the implementation of strategic and operational plans.
Ensures that talent management, performance management and rewards
systems are consistent with organizational priorities and facilitate the
achievement of strategic objectives.

d. Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of human
resource policies and procedures that comply with applicable laws.
Ensures distribution of policies and procedures. Oversees training of all
employees on current policies and procedures. Develops program for
ensuring timely updates of policies, procedures, and training.

e. Ensures that HR employees share information and insights, use
collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and
demonstrate shared responsibility for HR’s performance. Takes whatever
actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when
necessary.

f. Manages all professional and administrative staff within HR and manages
all day-to-day operations.

2. Talent Management

a. Designs, implements, and maintains talent acquisition (recruitment,
selection, and hiring) systems for OHA. Assists in the development of
position descriptions and the evaluation of candidates. Works with
Leadership and Management in designing, implementing, and maintaining
employee retention programs.

b. Oversees talent development (training) programs for OHA. Works with HR
staff to design, implement and maintain talent development programs that
include, but are not limited to, new employee orientation, supervisor
training, equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) training, safety training,
State ethics training, and any other talent development activities that may
be necessary or appropriate. Monitors and reports on program outcomes.

c. Designs, implements, and maintains programs for onboarding and
offboarding. Ensures the coordination of employment activities and
programs with relevant agencies, such as the Department of Accounting
and General Services (“DAGS”) etc.

d. Works with Leadership and Management to identify, select, retain, and
oversee outside consultants, temporary service workers and other
independent contractors to supplement OHA’s workforce on an as-needed
basis. Ensures that such resources meet the relevant requirements and
complete their contractual deliverables.

3. Performance Management

a. Works with Leadership to develop performance standards that:
(1) comply with applicable federal and state laws, and
(2) align with overall organizational priorities and direction, as set forth
by the CEO.

b. Develops, implements, maintains, and updates, as necessary, OHA’s
employee performance management system. Works with Leadership and
Management to ensure proper administration of the system. Monitors the
implementation of the system.

c. Works with Management to develop and administer Work Plans and
Individual Performance Plans to ensure consistency and alignment to
organizational direction. Ensures and supports the delivery of consultative
services by the HR staff to program teams.

d. Works with Management to develop, implement, and maintain employee
performance planning and feedback systems. Assists Management with
performance improvement planning and ongoing coaching for their teams
and team members.

e. Tracks, analyzes, and provides recommendations regarding overall
performance of workforce.

f. Provides specific recommendations on remedial actions to address skill
gaps and/or performance deficiencies.

4. Compensation and Benefits

a. Assists the CEO and the General Counsel in developing a total rewards
program that:
1) enables OHA to attract and retain qualified staff, and
2) promotes employee behaviors that are consistent with OHA’s priorities
and strategic objectives. Ensures position analyses, compensation surveys, and benefit reviews are conducted on a regular basis. Recommends total rewards initiatives that
ensure OHA’s competitive position.

b. Oversees HR staff to ensure timely and accurate benefits enrollments.
Directs and supports ongoing communications and consultations between
HR and OHA employees to ensure accurate processing of compensation and benefits changes and adjustments.

c. Monitors compensation and benefits practices and trends. Provides the
Executive Leadership Team with information on trends and analysis,
including potential future impacts to OHA and its talent programs.

d. Provides payroll approval for processing and payment by DAGS.

e. Oversees administration of leaves of absence. Provides regular reports on
leave utilization and trends, and their impact on operations and finances.

f. Works with Leadership to develop employee recognition programs that promote and sustain positive workplace culture, ethics, and values.

5. Employee Relations

a. Ensures that communications, briefings, and other workplace services are
designed and delivered to enhance a positive work atmosphere. Provides
encouragement and support for Management efforts to promote positive
interactions between supervisors and employees, and between peers.

b. Oversees the design, implementation, and administration of systems for
ensuring compliance with EEO regulations.

c. Oversees the design, implementation, and administration of systems for
receiving, investigating, and resolving workplace conflicts.

d. Oversees the design and implementation of employee counseling and
discipline systems. Works with Management and Leadership to administer
the systems. Assists supervisors with disciplinary actions as necessary.

e. Oversees the Employee Assistance Program and other related services.

6. Safety & Health Compliance

a. Works with the General Counsel to develop and implement safety and
health policies, programs, and procedures to manage the agency’s risk.
Assists Management in administering policies, programs, and procedures.

b. Coordinates with the General Counsel and outside consultants, as needed,
to review, investigate and monitor safety and/or health claims including, but
not limited to, ADA accommodation requests, FMLA and/or HFLL requests,
TDI claims and workers compensation claims. Completes and files required
reports. Provides regular updates to the General Counsel regarding safety
and/or health claims. Takes remedial action(s) as appropriate and/or as
approved by the General Counsel.

c. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relating to
workplace safety and employee health.

7. Human Resources Records & Information Management

a. Develops and maintains systems for creation, retention and destruction of
human resources records and employee personnel files.

b. Works with the Policy and Records Management Officer ensure that
human resources records and files maintained on OHA’s electronic
communication and information systems are created, retained, accessed,
and deleted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and
regulations.

c. Develops and implements training programs for Management and staff to
ensure proper completion and submission of HR forms and reports, as well
as proper use of HR communications and information systems.

d. Works closely with the General Counsel and outside consultants, if
applicable, in responding to requests for employee information.

e. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relating to
files and systems maintenance.

8. Fully supports in action, language, behavior, and performance the priorities,
decisions, and directives of the General Counsel and the CEO.

9. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and/or the CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a
bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources management or
related field. An HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR) is highly
desirable.

2. Technical Work Experience: Ten (10) years of technical experience as an exempt
HR generalist OR ten (10) years of technical experience as an exempt HR
specialist whose focus was on at least two (2) of the following functional areas:
• recruitment and hiring
• compensation
• benefits
• human resources management
• EEO regulations
• labor relations
• training
• compliance and risk management

Technical experience should include performing work that regularly encompasses
difficult and complex situations and problems. It should also include the routine
responsibility for furnishing advisory services to management and/or leadership
regarding the development and evaluation of talent programs, the development of
new and revised people procedures, the review of working situations to ensure
adherence to guidelines and approved practices, the analysis of proposed laborrelated
legislation, and the research of new and emerging practices that might
improve HR systems and functions.

A master’s degree in business administration, personnel & industrial relations,
human resources management, public administration or related fields can be
substituted for two (2) years of technical work experience.

3. Supervisory Experience: Five (5) years of supervisory experience in the field of
personnel management or labor relations that included planning and directing the
work of others, assigning and reviewing their work, advising them on difficult
problem areas, timing and scheduling their work, and training and developing
them.

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for this position. The candidate’s experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the Essential Functions of this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:
• Public and private sector trends, standards, and practices in human
resources management
• Pertinent public and private sector labor and employment laws, rules, and
regulations
• Human resource analytics and business metrics
• Strategic planning and organizational development
• Contracting, including contract implementation, contract management and
budgeting, as well as contract performance evaluation and reporting
• Functions and organizations of State government

2. Must have demonstrated skills and abilities in:
• Human resources management, including talent acquisition, talent
development, performance management, total rewards systems, employee
relations, recordkeeping, legal compliance, and HR information systems.
• Complaint investigation and resolution, as well as general problem solving
• HR-related research and analysis
• Team building, leadership coaching, employee morale-building,
counseling and correction
• Facilitating collaboration among peers, and between subordinates and
their supervisors
• Planning, budgeting, project management, and reporting
• Written and oral communication, including presentations and trainings
• Dealing tactfully and effectively with outside consultants, external agencies
and their representatives, and with the general public
• Emergency management and crisis response

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Director, Research Division (“Director”) is responsible for overseeing research activities conducted on behalf of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (“OHA”) in the areas of land, culture, history, genealogy, demographics, program improvement, and special projects. The Director is also responsible for OHA’s efforts to archive and preserve artifacts, records, and database information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Planning and Execution

a. Works with Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) on the formulation and execution of research projects. Ensures that Division activities are aligned with OHA’s strategic priorities and the CEO’s directives.

b. Briefs the COO and/or CEO on internal and external issues, trends, and ongoing professional observations which may have bearing on strategic and operational decision making.

2. Operations
a. Oversight of Research Programs:

(1) Oversees the designing, compiling, managing, and/or publishing of qualitative, quantitative, and comparative research which informs, clarifies, positions, and advances OHA’s advocacy initiatives.

(2) Provides management oversight to ensure that: (a) percentage of budgeted monies is matched by additional research grant dollars; (b) researchers meet generally accepted standards for scholarly, expert research; and (c) researchers have appropriate levels of content and research expertise required to achieve results.

(3) Provides management oversight to ensure that grants and contracts awarded to individuals and/or providers are awarded on the basis of alignment to OHA Strategic Results.

(4) Ensures that applied research services are provided to CEO, COO, and OHA managers so they can factually identify issues and trends that will impact advocacy, policy and operational initiatives.

b. Management:

(1) Makes hiring and other personnel recommendations for the Division to the CEO.

(2) Works with OHA’s Human Resources Department to ensure professional development and staff training for Division personnel.

(3) Ensures that employees within Division share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for program performance. Takes whatever actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when necessary.

(4) Ensures integration of Strategic Plan elements and performance measures into Division management, employee, contractor and grantee performance reviews and improvement plans.

(5) Performs supervisory tasks, such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, and related employment decisions for Division.

3. The Director must fully support in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the CEO and/or the COO.

4. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO and/or COO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. At least 10 years of progressively responsible senior/lead basic or applied research experience in related fields.

2. PhD degree required.

3. The successful candidate will have published research findings which have been cited by other credible researchers.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The General Counsel is the primary legal counsel to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and provides legal advice, guidance, and assistance on any and all matters relating to: the discharge of the CEO’s responsibilities and duties; compliance with federal, state, and local laws; and policies and procedures of the Board of Trustees (“BOT”).
The General Counsel, as directed by the CEO, may be assigned to assist the BOT and OHA staff relating to significant legal matters affecting the management and the operation of the agency, or its ability to fulfill OHA’s mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Legal Services to the Chief Executive Officer

a. Plans, develops and implements programs and projects which enhance the legal services provided to the CEO and protect the agency’s interests from a legal standpoint.

b. Provides legal counsel and guidance to the CEO on agency matters involving legal issues. Renders legal advice, counsel, and guidance on rules, regulations, court decisions, and legal documents affecting the agency.

c. Makes recommendations to the CEO on organizational objectives and long-range plans to achieve agency growth relative to legal standing on various issues such as ceded lands, minimization of corporate liability, and related matters of a complex and controversial nature and scope.

d. Responsible for special projects and confidential assignments as directed by the CEO.

e. Develops and recommends corporate policies and procedures to the CEO and provides guidance and direction to senior management regarding best practices within the OHA Strategic Plan.

f. Prepares cases for arbitration, administrative, and court proceedings in contract, collections, and kuleana escheat matters, makes court appearances on behalf of the agency, and may represent agency on matters when directed to do so by the CEO.

2. Management of the Corporate Counsel Office

a. Supervises the legal staff assigned to the Corporate Counsel Office. Schedules assignments and evaluates the work products of the Legal Counsels and the Legal Office Administrator.

b. Drafts internal advisory memoranda and legal opinions on the agency’s legal position on various legal issues in light of the facts presented arising from policy, operational, and other administrative functions affecting the agency and having legal implications on the BOT, administration and staff.

c. Provides legal guidance and counsel to the CEO and the Chief Procurement Officer on procurement matters as requested.

d. Reviews and approves as to form and legal sufficiency on all OHA’s contracts, leases and other transactional documents and instruments which impose obligations, responsibilities, encumbrances, liens, or releases upon OHA to safeguard the agency’s interest.

e. Reviews and approves procurement actions for purchases of goods, services, and capital improvements for legal acceptability consistent with Chapters 103D and 103F, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, companion Hawai‘i Administrative Rules, and OHA procurement policies established by the Chief Procurement Officer to safeguard the agency’s interest.

f. Oversees all outsourced legal services contracts and coordinates all legal services rendered by outside counsel to the agency.

g. Oversees the maintenance of central files and the security of all original agency contracts.

h. Coordinates Americans with Disabilities Act accommodation requests for the agency.

3. Management of the Human Resources Department

a. Provides legal counsel and guidance to the Director, Human Resources Department on agency matters involving legal employment issues. Renders legal advice, counsel, and guidance on rules, regulations, court decisions, and legal documents affecting the agency.

b. Reviews and approves as to form and legal sufficiency all Human Resources actions which may impose obligations, responsibilities, and encumbrances on the agency.

4. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Education. Graduation from an accredited American law school.

2. Licensure. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai‘i and a member in good standing with the Hawai‘i State Bar Association.

3. Work Experience. Fifteen (15) years in the practice of law, which must have included at least ten years of practice in the State of Hawai‘i and eight years involving the following experience:

a. At least two years of experience in applying Hawaii procurement laws as set forth in Chapters 103D and 103F, Hawaii Revised Statutes and Title 3, Subtitle 11, Hawaii Administrative Rules.

b. At least three years of experience of drafting and reviewing public (government) contracts, leases, agreements, other legal documents and instruments and amendments to these documents.

c. At least one year work experience in managing a law office, and supervising and evaluating the work activities of legal professionals and support staff.

d. Work experience shall also have included trust law, State of Hawaii government budget and legislative processes; civil litigation experience before the courts of State of Hawaii and in the United States; administrative litigation before local boards and hearing officials; and conduct of legal research and opinion writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Transactions law to draft legal documents using computer software;
• Legal reference and research sources necessary for writing legal documents, opinions, and pleadings;
• Basic knowledge of Hawaiian language and in particular spelling, grammar, and pronunciations since many contracts and other legal documents contain Hawaiian words and names;
• Maintains knowledge of the current status and all developments in the laws that may have an impact on OHA, including: trust and fiduciary law, employment and personnel law, records access and information practices (Chapter 92F, HRS), intellectual property, kuleana escheat, business law, collections, law of non-profit organizations, parliamentary law, contracts, procurement, landlord-tenant code (Chapter 521, HRS), Hawai‘i Administrative Procedures Act and administrative regulations (Chapter 91, HRS).
• Working knowledge of legal processes, court proceedings, legal documents and instruments, and other related activities in order to effectively evaluate legal issues and cases, develop effective courses of action, and represent the Chief Executive Officer and the agency against legal challenges; and federal, state and local laws relating to the functions of the agency.

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Maintain a professional relationship and rapport with the persons the Corporate Counsel Office is supporting; demonstrate excellent work ethics;
• Make formal oral presentations and communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences including OHA staff, Board of Trustees, and OHA beneficiaries; effectively participate in organizational planning, budget development, and operations of OHA; and
• Complement the mission of OHA and the functions of the Corporate Counsel Office.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Grants Manager oversees the services provided by contractors and grant recipients. The Grants Manager ensures all program activities are aligned with advocacy initiatives,
strategic priorities, and directives of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operations
a. Collaborates with other Programs to identify funders aligned with OHA’s interests which might provide matching and/or supplemental funding for grants and direct services contracts.

b. Develops communications, training sessions, technical assistance sessions, tools and templates to build capacity of potential grantees and contractors to deliver services in compliance with established guidelines and requirements.

c. Prepares guidelines for OHA’s grants and defines “scope of services” for OHA’s direct service contracts. Ensures well-coordinated development, release, and evaluation of grant and direct service contract proposals which respond to priorities set by the Executive Team, and which address identified gaps in services.

d. Awards grants and contracts according to OHA’s established guidelines and requirements, all applicable legal requirements, and OHA’s strategic priorities, strategic results, values and principles. Ensures that Strategic Plan and Operational Plan performance measures are integrated into provider contracts.

e. Evaluates trends and project demands, and accurately plan the extent and timing of contracted services to eliminate unplanned expenditures.

f. Monitors and manages all contracts awarded according OHA guidelines and requirements; ensure that all applicable documentation and reporting procedures are followed. Ensures that Strategic Plan and Operational Plan performance measures are integrated into provider contracts.

g. Reviews contractor performance reports and contractors’ plans for improvement. Evaluates grantees’ and contractors’ performance and provides recommendations regarding contract modifications and renewals.

h. Provides service improvement consultations and technical assistance sessions to service provider contractors so they can improve services and achieve intended results for beneficiaries according to the performance measures in their contract.

i. Ensures that grant and contract award decisions align with OHA’s strategic priorities, strategic results, values and principles.

2. Management
a. Makes hiring and other personnel recommendations for the Program to the CEO.

b. Ensures that employees within the Program share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for program performance. Takes whatever actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when necessary.

c. Performs supervisory tasks, such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, and related employment decisions for the Program.

3. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the CFO, COO and/or the CEO.

4. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CFO, COO and/or the CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE
1. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

2. Five (5) years of progressive program planning, and grant and contract management experience which involved gathering, evaluating, and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to solve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. Such experience must have demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing, apply problemsolving methods and techniques, identify alternatives, use judgment in determining appropriate alternatives and prepare clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.

3. Two (2) years of responsible experience in management and supervising others.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Grants Officer works under the direction of the Grants Supervisor and is responsible for developing and administering the OHA Grants Program and acts as the lead for all grants programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Grants Program.

a. Plans: Drafts and posts Requests for Information, Solicitations and/or Requests for Proposals. Develops project service specifications and performance measures to align with OHA strategic plan. Conducts workshops, and develops application and review processes.

b. Reviews & Recommends: Leads application review process. Prepares grant recommendations for award. Presents information to Administration and the Board of Trustees (“BOT”), as directed, and issues notices of awards.

c. Contracts: Negotiates, drafts, and executes grant agreements/contracts.

d. Monitors: Conducts desktop and on-site monitoring for program performance and grant compliance. Processes fiscal payments, maintains standard grant files, comprehends and writes related reports, identifies problems and initiates corrective actions as needed, and finalizes the closeout of grant agreements and contracts as required.

e. Identifies effective methods to simplify, improve and streamline OHA’s internal processes to receive, process, review and award grants and contracts.

f. Establishes, coordinates, and maintains effective working relationships with Trustees, OHA staff, public/private agencies, community groups, individuals and other state departments. Represents the program in a variety of interdepartmental coordination activities in regards to granting and contracting.

g. Communicates information on the Grants Program to the public and organizations through meetings, presentations, and direct communication via phone, email, and in-person.

h. Advertises and promotes the Community Grants Program in collaboration with Community Engagement and Beneficiary Services (OHA website, Ka Wai Ola o OHA, social media, etc.).

2. Internal Support

a. Assists manager by facilitating work flow among Office of Operations, Advocacy, Community Engagement, Beneficiary Services and Research.

b. Advises the Grants Supervisor and Grants Manager on a variety of subjects, including legislative matters, budgetary and personnel issues, technical areas, and confidential matters.

c. Advises and participates in the design and implementation of the OHA strategic plan, work plans, operational budget, programs and policies, as directed.

d. Provides grants updates to the OHA administration and BOT.

e. Identifies and coordinates team building activities and professional development training.

3. Technical Support

a. Maintains a grants tracking system for long-term grants record-keeping.

b. Manages the on-line grants application system.

c. Maintains and updates the OHA Grants Program webpage.

4. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Grants Supervisor, Grants Manager, CFO, COO and/or the CEO.

5. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties as assigned by the Grants Supervisor, Grants Manager, CFO, COO and/or the CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree preferably in a social science, business administration, public administration, Hawaiian Studies or related field.

2. Four and one-half (4-1/2) years of work experience in support services for individuals, families and/or community organizations and in effective collaboration with co-workers and public/private organizations. Such experience must include program planning, and grant management which involved gathering, and analyzing facts to identify problems, develop solutions and recommend appropriate courses of action.

3. University or college education beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis, provided the overall work experience has been of the type, quality, scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate capability to perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Hawaiian culture, values, community and issues
• Community based organizations, non-profit organizations, businesses and other resources (public and private) addressing health, social, education, income assistance, land, culture and/or other individual and family needs for members of the Native Hawaiian community
• Community based organizations, non-profit organizations, and businesses
• Public and private funding sources
• Essentials of grant management including funding, competition, award, agreements, budgeting, accounting, reporting and audits
• Handling of confidential data and records and understanding of Uniform Information Practices Act
• State Procurement Office processes

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Read and interpret complex written material
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Manage and maintain accurate program records
• Effectively use various electronic systems and software
• Apply established criteria in analyzing and evaluating projects and programs.
• Present information to individuals and groups about various technical and administrative aspects of a program.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, community groups. Native Hawaiian organizations and individuals
• Prioritize work objectives in planning, organizing, coordinating, executing and monitoring multiple projects simultaneously
• Develop and implement strategic plans for overall program operations and budget.
• Maintain financial and operational records for grant programs
• Maintain accurate and current information on SharePoint or similar project monitoring and reporting software and in contracts administration
• Evaluate financial and operational performance of projects
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive proposals and reports
• Prioritize work objectives, and provide support to the implementation and reports process
• Speak simply and directly to individuals and groups in conveying information about various technical and administrative aspects of the programs
• Plan, organize, coordinate, execute and monitor multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Facilitate group planning processes and problem solving efforts
• Work as a team member with OHA staff, service providers, and grant recipients

How To Apply

(MORE THAN ONE POSITION MAY BE FILLED WITH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT)

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

This position may be filled by either a regular full-time employee or an emergency hire employee. Please indicate if you have a preference when submitting your application materials. Candidates should be aware that while the recruitment process is typically less rigorous for an emergency hire candidate, emergency hire employees are not eligible for any of the Employment Benefits listed on oha.org/jobs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Grants Systems Administrator, under the direction of the Grants Manager (“Manager”), is expected to manage and maintain the assigned grants system(s) including: system functionality and maintenance (e.g., identify, design, implementation, training, performance, contract and contractor management, documentation); development and implementation of data collection, storage, maintenance and management processes; development and implementation of system utilization processes (e.g., system access, security, user management, help desk, training, request management and completion); and community engagement (e.g., projects, collaborations, presentations); ensuring the long term, strategic value of the grants function managed system(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. System(s) Functionality and Maintenance

a. Identifies, designs, implements and maintains necessary system functionality(ies).
b. Manages and adjusts, as needed, system functionality for optimal system performance.
c. Manages contract(s) and contractor(s) as needed.
d. Documents and updates design, operations and maintenance information and activities, consistent with organization system documentation format.
e. Works with organization information technology staff to ensure system(s) are supported, protected and optimized ensuring the long term, strategic value of the grants function managed system(s).
f. Trains (e.g., information technology, end users) on system(s) functionality and related maintenance activities.
g. Develops and implements related policies and procedures to guide all aspects of database operations and management.
h. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills needed to continue long term, strategic value of the grants function managed system(s).

2. Data Collection, Storage, Maintenance and Management

a. Identifies, designs, implements and maintains necessary data collection, storage, maintenance and management processes.
b. Identifies, negotiates various methods (e.g., acquisition, subscription), as needed and directed.
c. Compiles and analyzes existing data, historical records and documents, publications, and presentations.
d. Produces related outputs of compilation and analysis activities (e.g., reports, analysis).
e. Curates, maintains, and manages data (e.g., applications, grantee submissions) collections for use in web applications, projects, and ad hoc requests, special assignments, etc.
f. Designs and develops new database products and/or functionality (e.g. grantor reports, grantee inputs, interfaces to financial services, connection with other databases) as needed or directed.
g. Analyzes and prepares metadata, and prepares reports, documents and bulletins on data procurement and database usage as directed.

3. System Utilization

a. Develops and implements systems utilization processes (e.g., system access, security, user management, help desk, training, request management and completion).
b. Conducts comparative and/or statistical analysis of existing data elements to address new questions, as needed and directed.
c. Prepares, compiles, extracts and analyzes data, and develops reports on findings as needed and directed.
d. Adheres to and enables effective implementation with all policies, processes, and procedures of the grants program.

4. Community Engagement

a. Participates in community engagement opportunities (e.g., projects, collaborations, presentations, webinars) to share information and function of the data system(s), in collaboration with internal and community stakeholders.
b. Provides specialized technical assistance, training, information services, including presentations, trainings, and consultation as directed for the databases, including management and/or operations of knowledge and/or service centers.
c. Ensures that dissemination, presentation, and/or publication of grants information and reports are aligned to internal and industry standards, including those for web-based publication.

5. General Administration

a. Collaborates with the Manager to develop and manage the budgets associated with the databases and operations of knowledge and/or service centers, as needed or directed.
b. Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Professional Service applications to secure grants and data management resources under the direction of the Manager.
c. Participates in the implementation of OHA’s Strategic Plan tactical and operational activities, including, program work plans, operational budgets, programs and policies as directed.
d. Prepares presentations for the Manager, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and/or the organization, as directed.
e. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with OHA staff, individuals, agency representatives, and community groups in grants and contract or grant monitoring matters.

6. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Manager, CFO and/or the CEO.

7. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, information systems, data science, computer science, demography, public policy, social sciences, social work, economics, health, education, archival studies, library science, Hawaiian culture, Hawaiian history, planning, archeology, geography, Geographic Information Systems, urban planning, statistics.

2. Three (3) years of general experience that demonstrates possession of the ability to conduct data analysis, assess, manage and execute project budget, activities and deliverables, prepare presentations, trainings and promotional material, write reports, organize work, express ideas orally and in writing.
• A Master’s degree may be substituted for general experience.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice, guidance and assistance on a wide variety of issues and concerns to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), the General Counsel, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Legal Services

a. Renders legal interpretations and drafts internal advisory memoranda and
legal opinions as assigned.

b. Conducts legal research on issues arising under trust and fiduciary law,
standards of conduct and ethics laws, administrative law, legal compliance,
legislation, collections, personnel and employment law, intellectual
property, business and law of non-profit organizations, contract law, state
and federal procurement codes, and other relevant areas as assigned.
Recommends appropriate courses of actions to the General Counsel and/or
CEO as warranted.

c. Reviews proposed policies, procedures, rules and regulations, court
decisions and legal documents affecting OHA to ascertain legal impact and
legal ramifications as assigned. Recommends appropriate courses of
action to the General Counsel and/or CEO as warranted.

d. Reviews procurement actions for purchases of goods, services, and capital
improvements for legal acceptability consistent with Chapters 103D and
103F, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, companion Hawai‘i Administrative Rules,
and OHA procurement policies established by the Chief Procurement
Officer to safeguard the agency’s interest.

e. Drafts pleadings and other legal documents and instruments for arbitration,
administrative hearings, and court proceedings as necessary and makes
appearances on behalf of OHA as assigned.

f. Reviews proposed OHA legislation prepared by staff to determine the
potential legal impact and implications on the agency and drafts testimony
as assigned.

g. Participates in the review and approval of OHA’s contracts, leases and other
transactional documents and instruments which impose obligations,
responsibilities, encumbrances, liens, or releases upon OHA.

2. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs confidential legal tasks, duties, activities, and special projects, as assigned by the General Counsel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience
1. Education. Graduation from an accredited American law school.

2. Licensure. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai‘i and a member in good standing with the Hawai‘i State Bar Association.

3. Work Experience. Six (6) years in the practice of law, which must have included at least three years of practice in the State of Hawai‘i and three years involving the following experience:

a. At least one year of experience in applying Hawaii procurement laws as set forth in Chapters 103D and 103F, Hawaii Revised Statutes and Title 3, Subtitle 11, Hawaii Administrative Rules.

b. At least three years of experience of drafting and reviewing public (government) contracts, leases, agreements, other legal documents and instruments and amendments to these documents.

c. Work experience shall also have included trust law, State of Hawaii government budget and legislative processes; civil litigation experience before the courts of State of Hawaii and in the United States; administrative litigation before local boards and hearing officials; and conduct of legal research and opinion writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• State and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies, practices and
standards applicable to OHA and its mission
• History of legal issues and legal decisions applicable to OHA
• Current and historical legal challenges to laws applicable to OHA
• Federal and state court legal proceedings, practices, and requirements
• Legislative proceedings, requirements, and protocols
• Relevant court, legislative, and federal/state agency interpersonal dynamics
• Negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution
• Principles of risk management
• Nuanced understanding of corporate and administrative law

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Read and interpret complex written material
• Conduct complex legal research
• Write/edit pleadings, legal briefs, arguments, opinions, and position papers
• Negotiate favorable agreements
• Effectively participate in organizational planning, budget development, and operations
• Manage data and records
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship and rapport with others
• Maintain an excellent work ethic
• Make formal oral presentations and communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences including OHA staff, Board of Trustees, and OHA beneficiaries
• Effectively use computer software (including Microsoft Office products) to draft legal documents, manage workloads and communicate with others

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Multi-Media Designer assists and supports the Communications Manager in the delivery and production of all services, products and events, developed and designed to manage the communication flow and content between OHA and the community. The Multi-Media Designer is responsible for creating content for OHA’s digital and print communications platforms in order to positively present OHA’s advocacy initiatives, community engagement efforts, and enhance the public’s perception of OHA as an organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Internet-based and Mobile Multimedia & Applications

a. Drafts, designs, and develops OHA’s internet and mobile media content. Revises and finalizes product.

b. Ensures that the content is free of grammatical, typographical and/or compositional errors and that any pre-produced or pre-recorded images, audio, and video files are relevant (if applicable) and appropriate prior to posting to the internet.

2. Video & Audio Production

a. Operates video cameras and other essential video/broadcast equipment (e.g., teleprompter, live stream equipment, edit stations, tape bays, digital drives, etc.).

b. Assists in the conceptualization, scripting and storyboarding of audiovisual/broadcast products and advertising.

c. Operates audio equipment and other essential audio gear.

3. OHA Publications & Productions

a. Provides design, art direction for OHA’s creative needs including the Ka Wai Ola News and KaWaiOla.News, annual reports, calendars, event programs, logos, print and broadcast advertisements, promotional and collateral materials.

b. Negotiates with printers and estimators to determine what services will be performed.

c. Coordinates the compilation of information and layout necessary for timely publication.

d. Formats layout, proofs, revises and finalizes all publications and layouts, e.g., brochures, web page articles, blogs, social media items, etc., as directed. Ensures that the content is free of grammatical, typographical and/or compositional errors prior to submission. Transmits to appropriate organizations and individuals.

e. Conduct photo shoots, acting as photographer and/or coordinating professional photographers, talent, appropriate props and location, to ensure that OHA’s photography needs are met.

4. Public Relations Communication

a. Designs, writes, and edits press releases, briefings, articles, white papers, brochures, web page articles, blogs, social media items and other products. Transmits to appropriate organizations and individuals.

5. Program Administration

a. Assists in the management of a sales and marketing program for advertising space in KWO and other relevant OHA publication or production.

b. Assists the Communications Manager in ensuring consistency and collaboration among all program efforts within the Communications Division and across the agency.

c. Assists with preparing vendor solicitations, coordinating procurement, overseeing the implementation of contracts related to work and functions of the program.

d. Contributes relevant contacts to internal contact lists to ensure completeness, consistency and accuracy of information.

e. Assists the Communications Manager in preparing reports and recommendations related to public issues, information, program operations, supplies, equipment needs and program expenditures.

f. Evaluates and presents recommendations regarding improving production processes to the Communications Manager.

g. Leads cross-functional teams consisting of inter-departmental staff and contracted vendors on projects.

h. Manages projects and vendors associated in creating video, audio, print products and digital media content for OHA.

i. Assists in the creation of budgets related to Communications projects.

6. Assists other staff in the operation of video cameras and other essential audiovisual/broadcast equipment and software and OHA’s internet media (Content Management System training for SMEs/Content providers as well as general help for OHAʻs online userbase).

7. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Communications Manager, the Director, Communications Division (“Public Relations Officer”), and/or Chief Executive Officer.

8. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Communications Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in communications or related field.

2. In lieu of a degree, four (4) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in communications or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

● Basic photography production and composition
● Basic audio and video production, editing, and composition
● Graphic design is preferred.
● Basic knowledge regarding principles, practices and techniques of journalism is preferred.
● Public relations principles and techniques, demonstrating an understanding of all of the factors that influence public attitudes toward an organization
● Research principles and techniques used in the collection and analysis of narrative and statistical information
● Survey design and implementation
● Effective report writing
● Media and governmental organizations and functions
● Hawaiian culture, values, history, current events, community development organizations and issues

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

● Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
● Use desktop publishing and graphics software on Macintosh and PC systems
● Use audio and video editing software on Macintosh and PC systems
● Take and develop reproducible photographs
● Operate video cameras and other essential video/broadcast equipment
● Operate audio equipment in recording both in studio and on location.
● Develop illustrations for multimedia applications in consultation with the Communications Manager
● Deal effectively with OHA staff, Trustees, beneficiaries and community partners
● Understand the attitudes, concerns and behaviors of the community and public interest groups and representatives from print and broadcast journalism
● Communicate about Hawaiian issues and OHA programs
● Edit and proof copy and other published materials
● Create visual communications
● Use Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
● Travel and have a valid Driver’s license

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Office of Strategy Management Manager oversees the Strategy Management Program within the Office of Strategy Management, including: OHA’s Strategy Formation function, which focuses on strategic environmental assessments on the conditions of Native Hawaiians (ʻohana, moʻomeheu, ʻāina, education, health, housing, economics) and OHA tactical development and planning; OHA’s Strategy Implementation function, which focuses on alignment of OHA activities to OHA strategy, development of external collaborations, development of internal policies, processes, and reporting, and coordination of OHA project and portfolio management (PPM) activities; and OHA’s Evaluation function, which focuses on process and impact evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Direction

a. Ensures that Program activities are aligned with OHA’s strategic framework and directives of the Director, Office of Strategy Management (“Director”) and the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

b. Communicates with the Director regarding internal and external issues, trends, and ongoing professional observations which may bear on strategic and operational decision making.

2. Operations

a. Ensures work performed by Program is aligned to organizational priorities. Monitors and manages expenditures within budget allocations. Prepares and submits performance reports.

b. Advocates, describes, and explains OHA’s strategic framework and advocacy positions in communications with staff, contractors, grantees, or the public.

c. Develops policies, processes, procedures, guidelines, standards, templates and tools related to the Strategy Management Program.

3. Strategy Formation Function

a. Oversight of strategic environmental assessments and reviews of current research on issues relating to the conditions of Native Hawaiians (ʻohana, moʻomeheu, ʻāina, education, health, housing, economics), including needs and strengths, to inform implementation of OHA strategies.

b. Recommends changes to implementation of OHA strategies and tactics, based on findings.

4. Strategy Implementation Function

a. Coordinates planning activities to support the alignment of OHA tactics, initiatives, and activities to OHA’s Strategic Plan.

b. Advises on, and facilitates, internal OHA policy, process, and procedure development with directors, managers, staff, and General Counsel.

c. Conducts OHA internal systems, policy, process, or procedure reviews as scheduled or by request from the Director, CEO and/or COO.

d. Develops, maintains, and continually improves OHA’s Project Management and Portfolio Management policies, processes, and procedures.

e. Coordinates a team to train OHA directors, managers, and staff on the implementation of OHA’s Project Management and Portfolio Management policies, processes, and procedures.

f. Coordinates OHA enterprise-level portfolio reporting, including communicating with directors and managers on progress and performance, reporting to the Director, and advising on necessary changes to the OHA enterprise-level portfolio.

g. Provides or assists in procurement of consultation services to resolve organizational issues contributing to poor project or portfolio performance and/or lack of accurate, reliable, and valid performance data and performance reporting practices.

5. Process Evaluation Function and Responsibilities

a. Oversight of OHA’s process evaluation projects in collaboration with the Strategy Management Analysts, the Director, and all divisions and programs of OHA; develops, coordinates, and monitors related evaluation contracts and deliverables as needed.

b. Leads identifying and reporting on pivot points or areas of opportunity for internal process change for maximum impact.

6. Impact Evaluation Function and Responsibilities

a. Oversight of OHA’s impact evaluation projects in collaboration with the Director and all divisions and programs of OHA, to evaluate the impact of OHA tactics, initiatives, and activities on the conditions of Native Hawaiians; develops, coordinates, and monitors related evaluation contracts and deliverables as needed.

b. Leads design, development and management of the OHA’s database to track tactical, initiative, and activity outputs and outcomes data to ensure a continuous flow of quality data from divisions and programs to the Office of Strategy Management.

c. Oversight of OHA evaluation data collection procedures and tools; qualitative, quantitative, and statistical data analysis; and reporting to evaluate the impact of OHA tactics, initiatives, and activities on the conditions of Native Hawaiians

d. Recommends pivot points or areas of opportunity for tactical change to maximize strategic impact.

e. Responsible for written reports and presentations on OHA evaluation findings and related recommendations

7. Management

a. Makes hiring and other personnel recommendations for the Program to the Director.

b. Ensures that employees within the Program share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for Program performance. Takes whatever actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when necessary.

c. Ensures and engages in employee performance planning, feedback, and performance evaluations at scheduled intervals. Engages in professional development, staff training, ongoing coaching and performance improvement planning to close employee performance gaps.

d. Ensures without exception the proper handling and maintenance of confidential, sensitive and/or proprietary information.

e. Performs supervisory tasks, such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, coaching, training, and related employment decisions for the Program. Disseminates needed information to staff in a timely manner.

f. Performs job duties in accordance with OHA’s policies and procedures. Considers OHA’s mission and core values when making decisions.

8. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Director, COO, and the CEO.

9. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in evaluation, public policy, Hawaiian studies, social science, political science, law, economics, business or a related field.

2. Seven (7) years of responsible professional work experience which involved utilization of quantitative and qualitative analysis or institutional research concepts and methods to conduct evaluations of on-going programs and internal processes to understand the systems involved. The experience must have demonstrated skill, knowledge, and technical competence in the collection, analysis, assessment, interpretation and reporting of institutional data and information.

• A Master’s degree in evaluation, public policy, Hawaiian studies, social science, political science, law, economics, business or a related field may be substituted for two years of professional work experience

3. Three (3) years of administrative experience that involved management of professional staff engaged in evaluation or analytical work; the ability to develop solutions to complex and unprecedented situations; the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others and major responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of program policies and activities.

4. Three (3) years of administrative experience that involved managing projects and portfolios from concept to completion.

5. The education and experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically. The education, experience and ability to work with university and research/evaluation profession caliber personnel and student interns to apply research and evaluation professional methodologies and produce related reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Evaluation principles, practices, and techniques
• Effective report writing
• Governmental agencies and/ or Hawaiian-based community development organizations and practices
• Development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of organization or institutional-level policies, processes, and procedures
• Organizational development issues
• Principles and practices of institutional research and evaluation methods
• Project Management
• Portfolio Management
• Hawaiian culture, history, and current events

2. Must have general knowledge of:

• Human resources management
• Office management

3. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Written and oral communication, presentations, and training
• Build and participate in a collaborative, team environment and leading and managing change
• Conduct evaluate and report results to high-level audiences
• Research and analyze policies, processes, procedures, and practices and to develop solutions for identified problems.
• Facilitate internal problem/issue discussion groups related to systems, processes, procedures and practices
• Must be able to evaluate performance of projects, portfolios, and assigned staff
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, external agencies and their representatives and with the general public
• Lead and implement data-informed decision-making practices in difficult or complicated situations
• Prioritize business objectives and provide discipline to the implementation and reporting processes
• Set goals and achieve desired results, and a demonstrated ability to impart a results-oriented approach to others in the organization
• Facilitate collaboration among subordinates and to work collaboratively with other managers
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with upper management, peers, subordinates, consultants and the public
• Inspire confidence and to develop others’ skills and abilities
• Function effectively in a team environment
• Prepare clear and concise written and oral reports and proposals
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality with all assignments and tasks
• Must be able to knowledgeably explain each of OHA’s strategic results and the related issues and barriers, and to define and refine Program objectives accordingly.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Operations Support Coordinator & Assistant (“OSCA”) assists the Operations Support Supervisor (“OSS”) in implementing administrative, operational activities in support of risk and safety, facilities, and fleet (auto) management, operational security, messenger, courier, mail, scheduling (e.g., conference room, meetings, calendar, records), travel services, unit fiscal processes, and project, event coordination and support activities for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (“OHA”), with little or no supervision. With the OSS, the OSCA must regularly engage in resolving complex operational and administrative problems, independently and collectively. In addition, OSCA, under the direction of the OSS, provides executive level administrative support to the Office of Operations Manager (the “Manager”), the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

The OSCA may assist, when assigned with developing recommendations for projects assigned by the Manager, COO and/or CEO.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operations Office Responsibilities for Agency – General

a. Coordinates and performs daily mailroom, courier, receiving, inter-work site coordination, and other operational activities as identified and needed.

b. Coordinates and works with OHA procurement and purchasing function to requisition, receive, schedule and complete processes for central business supplies, equipment, printing, maintenance and other services for the Agency, as identified and needed.

c. Performs scheduling activities for conference rooms, meetings, events and coordinates inter-site activities with Beneficiary Services and work site(s) functions (e.g., installation, repair, maintenance).

d. Performs parking function activities (e.g., assignment, cost, priorities, tags) at Na Lama Kukui, including arranging shuttle services, as needed.

e. Performs fleet (auto) management activities including coordination with various internal and external fleet (auto) management and related transportation activities including coordination with various internal and external entities (e.g., procurement, state of Hawaii entities, parking passes).

f. Assists OSS in tracking and coordinating organization wide projects, deadlines, work assignments and work products. On behalf of the OSS and Manager, conducts inquiries and responds to inquiries pertaining to assigned work activities or projects. Upon request, assists with project planning and development. Reports status and/or problems to the OSS and Manager.

g. Utilizes internal and external systems to execute business operations (e.g., e-mail, network printing, e-signing, web based in house applications, third party services) efficiently and effectively, including participation in design and testing of systems used in operations.

h. Reviews organization wide operational practices and procedures to identify where improvements can be made. Makes recommendations to OSS to ensure efficient operations.

2. Operations Office Responsibilities for Agency – Fiscal Activities

a. Assists OSS in initiating and managing the assigned unit fiscal activities, including, but not limited to: preparation of purchase requisitions and purchase orders, payment of invoices, check requests, payment on contracts, request for reimbursements, budget adjustment request forms, etc.

b. Assists OSS in the support of Managers and Directors by following up, resolving and/or correcting financial information, when needed and identified (e.g., via budget variance reports, via vendors).

c. Under the direction of the OSS, assist with collecting and compiling of statistical, financial and other information for monthly, special and periodic reports (e.g., trend analysis, vendor analysis).

d. Under the direction of the OSS, coordinate with internal operating units (e.g., procurement, financial services), to review and check records and forms for accuracy, completeness and conformance with established OHA policies and procedures. Assists the Manager and COO in coordinating updates of forms and records to meet requirements under applicable federal, state and local laws.

3. Business Travel Responsibilities

a. Implements OHA Business Travel policies, processes and procedures, beginning with the receipt and review of travel arrangement orders.

b. Coordinates with various travel agencies, commercial airlines, hotels and car rental agencies to complete travel requests.

c. Confirms air, hotel and car rental arrangements.

d. Reviews and prepares travel itinerary based on travel order and confirmation information.

e. Creates and maintains a database of transportation vendors, hotel accommodations and pertinent travel information.

f. Utilizes corporate credit card for travel-related purchases.

g. Prepares credit card statement reconciliations and related purchase requisitions.

h. Collects and compiles statistical, financial and other information for monthly, special and periodic travel reports.

i. Prepares payment requests for travel-related purchases and invoices.

j. Coordinates and processes procurement documents for related travel arrangements.

4. Administrative and Clerical Support for the Office of Operations, COO and CEO

a. Assists the OSS, in ensuring administrative and clerical tasks performed on behalf of the Manager, COO and/or CEO are in compliance with organization wide policies and procedures. Assists OSS in resolving specific administrative needs in the Operations Office and organization.

b. Assists the OSS in providing administrative support to the Manager, COO and/or CEO. As assigned, reviews internal and external correspondence, approval forms, and related materials for accuracy and completeness before the Manager, COO or CEO signs them. Handles confidential information which may have an impact on the OHA’s operations, performance or reputation if shared beyond its intended audience.

c. Assists the OSS in supporting the Manager, COO and CEO by researching and compiling information. Prepares documents, matrices, charts, presentations and reports.

d. Assists the OSS in managing complex schedules and calendars of the Manager, COO and/or CEO. Schedules and coordinates meetings, interviews, appointments, travel, and/or other similar activities using discretion and independent judgment.

e. Assists the OSS in coordinating and/or planning events, conferences, luncheons and/or other similar activities for committees, boards, and other meetings as assigned by the Manager for the COO and/or CEO.

f. Assists the OSS in preparing and organizing materials for conferences/meetings. May attend conferences/meetings with the Manager or on behalf of the OSS as directed.

g. Screens, prioritizes and directs the OSS, Manager and/or COO’s visitors, telephone calls, mail and emails. Identifies mail and email requiring personal response by OSS, Manager and/or COO, and refers remainder to appropriate OHA staff for response. Follows up on correspondence to ensure a timely response. Ensures that correspondence and materials are prepared and retained in conformance with established policies and procedures.

h. Assists the OSS, as assigned, in drafting, editing and/or formatting correspondence including memos, letters, etc. on behalf of the Manager, COO and/or CEO.

i. Assists the OSS, Manager, COO and/or CEO in coordinating the assembly of Board, Committee or Ad-Hoc Committee meetings related materials (e.g., e-signing, action items, resolutions, testimony, or other reports) as assigned.

5. Records Management Responsibilities a. Assists the OSS in preparation and maintenance of the files of the Manager, COO and CEO, in an organized manner.

b. Assists the OSS in the retention and maintenance of Manager COO, and CEOʻs office records. Ensures all records and documents are maintained in accordance with OHA record retention policy.

c. When directed by OHAʻs Corporate Counsel, assists in the gathering of all documents, files, and computer data in the Operations Office needed to respond to subpoenas, complaints, government agency audits and/or litigation proceedings.

6. Participates in training and professional development activities as needed.

7. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance, the priorities, decisions, and directives of the OSS, Manager, COO and CEO.

8. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the OSS, Manager, COO and CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. High school diploma required. A degree from an accredited university or community college, business or technical school is preferred.

2. Four (4) years of secretarial or clerical experience with demonstrated proficiency in English grammar, spelling and arithmetic; the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; and speak and write effectively.

3. Two (2) years of experience with working with established data system(s), including data entry, document and data validation, running reports, making needed correction, applying programmatic criteria, making preliminary program decisions, executing in system tasks, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• OHA’s policies and procedures
• OHA’s business operations and processes

2. Must have demonstrated skills and abilities in:

• Working in data system(s), including data entry, document and data validation, running of reports, making needed correction(s), etc. to perform assigned operational activities
• Administrative, clerical and executive office support
• Use and knowledge of e-mail, word processing and presentation software
• Project management (including planning, organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing)
• Effective listening, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal collaboration skills
• Basic budgeting procedures and financial recordkeeping
• Documentation and records management
• Creation, handling and maintenance of sensitive and confidential information
• Basic research and data analysis
• Collaboration and problem solving

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Public Policy Advocate is responsible for knowing, understanding, applying, analyzing, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and advocating for public policy that betters the conditions of Native Hawaiians. Activities include interaction with government agencies at the federal, state and county levels as well as other policy constructs (e.g., boards, commissions); promoting and facilitating the participation of beneficiaries and communities in governmental processes; and coordinating and facilitating community, legislative and efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides technical assistance to the Public Policy Supervisor and Public Policy Manager.

2. Participates in the development and execution of legal and political strategies to achieve advocacy outcomes.

3. Develops and implements plans and strategies regarding new or proposed legislation, policies, programs and liaison activities to improve or increase advocacy efforts, and makes recommendations to the Public Policy Supervisor and Manager. Encourages and supports new programs, activities and services that address the needs of beneficiaries and communities.

4. Reviews, analyzes and monitors legislation, reports, plans, submittals and other actions considered by county legislatures and administrations, including boards and commissions, that have the potential of impacting OHA and/or its beneficiaries. Prepares testimonies and testifies on county legislative issues and administrative issues as necessary.

5. Provides technical and strategic advice on the legislative and administrative rule-making processes, as well as on other issues.

6. Promotes advocacy efforts to include the protection of traditional and customary rights of Hawaiians, as well as assuring that federal, state and county resources are proportionately directed to beneficiary needs.

7. Serves as a technical resource person providing professional research and technical support on data and analysis required OHA on policy-related issues of importance to the Hawaiian community.

8. Conducts a technical review, including editing, proofreading and an accuracy review (i.e., fact checking), of all work products developed, including white papers, legislation, administrative rules, testimony, letters and memos.

9. Coordinates with various individuals, departments, agency representatives, community leaders and others at federal, state and county levels in resolving issues relating to administrative actions and compliance review.

10. Attends legislative, government and community hearings and meetings in relation to prioritized issues

11. Coordinates and attends meetings with government officials, including legislators, and beneficiary groups as required. Maintains good relationships with legislators, Hawaii’s congressional delegation staff, state and county officials and staff, and the community for the purposes of providing or obtaining information or support for OHA’s positions on issues.

12. Recognizes protocols and deals effectively with sensitive and confidential issues.

13. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Public Policy Supervisor, Public Policy Manager, Chief Advocate, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Executive Officer.

14. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Policy Supervisor and Public Policy Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, business administration, social sciences or related field.

2. One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in social or political advocacy and/or community activism; community, environmental or planning programs; and/or legislative affairs.

3. Three (3) years of specialized professional work in legislative research and/or analysis, government affairs, or community engagement, facilitation, or a combination of the two, which result in the capabilities to perform the described duties.

4. One (1) year of collaboration and facilitation experiences which included planning, coordinating and facilitating the work of others (e.g., beneficiaries, communities, associations, clubs), reviewing their work, advising them on difficult problem areas, timing and scheduling of their work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Hawaiian community and related issues and concerns
• Hawaiian culture and customs
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives
• Laws and regulations relating to environmental, historical, cultural, spiritual, and economic resources of Hawaiians
• Government and legislative processes
• Effective report writing
• Office practices and procedures

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Coordinate and monitor the work of program staff
• Analyze and integrate facts, trends, data, issues and related matters, and derive sound conclusions on which to base recommendations
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities which encourage communication and cooperative working relationships between OHA, beneficiary groups, governmental and private agencies, and the general community
• Deal effectively with elected officials and their staffs, government agency employees, members of commissions and boards, OHA staff and the general public
• Influence others toward specific outcomes
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work effectively under frequent emergencies and short deadlines

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Public Policy Advocate is responsible for knowing, understanding, applying, analyzing, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and advocating for public policy that betters the conditions of Native Hawaiians. Activities include interaction with government agencies at the federal, state and county levels as well as other policy constructs (e.g., boards, commissions); promoting and facilitating the participation of beneficiaries and communities in governmental processes; and coordinating and facilitating community, legislative and efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides technical assistance to the Public Policy Manager.

2. Participates in the development and execution of legal and political strategies to achieve advocacy outcomes.

3. Develops and implements plans and strategies regarding new or proposed legislation, policies, programs and liaison activities to improve or increase advocacy efforts, and makes recommendations to the Public Policy Manager. Encourages and supports new programs, activities and services that address the needs of beneficiaries and communities.

4. Reviews, analyzes and monitors legislation, reports, plans, submittals and other actions considered by county legislatures and administrations, including boards and commissions, that have the potential of impacting OHA and/or its beneficiaries. Prepares testimonies and testifies on county legislative issues and administrative issues as necessary.

5. Provides technical and strategic advice on the legislative and administrative rule-making processes, as well as on other issues.

6. Promotes advocacy efforts to include the protection of traditional and customary rights of Hawaiians, as well as assuring that federal, state and county resources are proportionately directed to beneficiary needs.

7. Serves as a technical resource person providing professional research and technical support on data and analysis required OHA on policy-related issues of importance to the Hawaiian community.

8. Conducts a technical review, including editing, proofreading and an accuracy review (i.e., fact checking), of all work products developed, including white papers, legislation, administrative rules, testimony, letters and memos.

9. Coordinates with various individuals, departments, agency representatives, community leaders and others at federal, state and county levels in resolving issues relating to administrative actions and compliance review.

10. Attends legislative, government and community hearings and meetings in relation to prioritized issues

11. Coordinates and attends meetings with government officials, including legislators, and beneficiary groups as required. Maintains good relationships with legislators, Hawaii’s congressional delegation staff, state and county officials and staff, and the community for the purposes of providing or obtaining information or support for OHA’s positions on issues.

12. Recognizes protocols and deals effectively with sensitive and confidential issues.

13. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Public Policy Manager, the Director, Community Engagement Division, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Executive Officer.

14. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Policy Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, business administration, social sciences or related field.

2. One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in social or political advocacy and/or community activism; community, environmental or planning programs; and/or legislative affairs.

3. Three (3) years of specialized professional work in legislative research and/or analysis, government affairs, or community engagement, facilitation, or a combination of the two, which result in the capabilities to perform the described duties.

4. One (1) year of collaboration and facilitation experiences which included planning, coordinating and facilitating the work of others (e.g., beneficiaries, communities, associations, clubs), reviewing their work, advising them on difficult problem areas, timing and scheduling of their work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Hawaiian community and related issues and concerns
• Hawaiian culture and customs
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives
• Laws and regulations relating to environmental, historical, cultural, spiritual, and economic resources of Hawaiians
• Government and legislative processes
• Effective report writing
• Office practices and procedures

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Coordinate and monitor the work of program staff
• Analyze and integrate facts, trends, data, issues and related matters, and derive sound conclusions on which to base recommendations
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities which encourage communication and cooperative working relationships between OHA, beneficiary groups, governmental and private agencies, and the general community
• Deal effectively with elected officials and their staffs, government agency employees, members of commissions and boards, OHA staff and the general public
• Influence others toward specific outcomes
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work effectively under frequent emergencies and short deadlines

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Public Policy Advocate is responsible for knowing, understanding, applying, analyzing, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and advocating for public policy that betters the conditions of Native Hawaiians. Activities include interaction with government agencies at the federal, state and county levels as well as other policy constructs (e.g., boards, commissions); promoting and facilitating the participation of beneficiaries and communities in governmental processes; and coordinating and facilitating community, legislative and efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides technical assistance to the Public Policy Manager.

2. Participates in the development and execution of legal and political strategies to achieve advocacy outcomes.

3. Develops and implements plans and strategies regarding new or proposed legislation, policies, programs and liaison activities to improve or increase advocacy efforts, and makes recommendations to the Public Policy Manager. Encourages and supports new programs, activities and services that address the needs of beneficiaries and communities.

4. Reviews, analyzes and monitors legislation, reports, plans, submittals and other actions considered by county legislatures and administrations, including boards and commissions, that have the potential of impacting OHA and/or its beneficiaries. Prepares testimonies and testifies on county legislative issues and administrative issues as necessary.

5. Provides technical and strategic advice on the legislative and administrative rule-making processes, as well as on other issues.

6. Promotes advocacy efforts to include the protection of traditional and customary rights of Hawaiians, as well as assuring that federal, state and county resources are proportionately directed to beneficiary needs.

7. Serves as a technical resource person providing professional research and technical support on data and analysis required OHA on policy-related issues of importance to the Hawaiian community.

8. Conducts a technical review, including editing, proofreading and an accuracy review (i.e., fact checking), of all work products developed, including white papers, legislation, administrative rules, testimony, letters and memos.

9. Coordinates with various individuals, departments, agency representatives, community leaders and others at federal, state and county levels in resolving issues relating to administrative actions and compliance review.

10. Attends legislative, government and community hearings and meetings in relation to prioritized issues

11. Coordinates and attends meetings with government officials, including legislators, and beneficiary groups as required. Maintains good relationships with legislators, Hawaii’s congressional delegation staff, state and county officials and staff, and the community for the purposes of providing or obtaining information or support for OHA’s positions on issues.

12. Recognizes protocols and deals effectively with sensitive and confidential issues.

13. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Public Policy Manager, the Director, Community Engagement Division, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Executive Officer.

14. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Policy Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, business administration, social sciences or related field.

2. One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in social or political advocacy and/or community activism; community, environmental or planning programs; and/or legislative affairs.

3. Three (3) years of specialized professional work in legislative research and/or analysis, government affairs, or community engagement, facilitation, or a combination of the two, which result in the capabilities to perform the described duties.

4. One (1) year of collaboration and facilitation experiences which included planning, coordinating and facilitating the work of others (e.g., beneficiaries, communities, associations, clubs), reviewing their work, advising them on difficult problem areas, timing and scheduling of their work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Hawaiian community and related issues and concerns
• Hawaiian culture and customs
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives
• Laws and regulations relating to environmental, historical, cultural, spiritual, and economic resources of Hawaiians
• Government and legislative processes
• Effective report writing
• Office practices and procedures

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Coordinate and monitor the work of program staff
• Analyze and integrate facts, trends, data, issues and related matters, and derive sound conclusions on which to base recommendations
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities which encourage communication and cooperative working relationships between OHA, beneficiary groups, governmental and private agencies, and the general community
• Deal effectively with elected officials and their staffs, government agency employees, members of commissions and boards, OHA staff and the general public
• Influence others toward specific outcomes
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work effectively under frequent emergencies and short deadlines

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Public Policy Advocate is responsible for knowing, understanding, applying, analyzing, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and advocating for public policy that betters the conditions of Native Hawaiians. Activities include interaction with government agencies at the federal, state and county levels as well as other policy constructs (e.g., boards, commissions); promoting and facilitating the participation of beneficiaries and communities in governmental processes; and coordinating and facilitating community, legislative and efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides technical assistance to the Public Policy Manager.

2. Participates in the development and execution of legal and political strategies to achieve advocacy outcomes.

3. Develops and implements plans and strategies regarding new or proposed legislation, policies, programs and liaison activities to improve or increase advocacy efforts, and makes recommendations to the Public Policy Manager. Encourages and supports new programs, activities and services that address the needs of beneficiaries and communities.

4. Reviews, analyzes and monitors legislation, reports, plans, submittals and other actions considered by county legislatures and administrations, including boards and commissions, that have the potential of impacting OHA and/or its beneficiaries. Prepares testimonies and testifies on county legislative issues and administrative issues as necessary.

5. Provides technical and strategic advice on the legislative and administrative rule-making processes, as well as on other issues.

6. Promotes advocacy efforts to include the protection of traditional and customary rights of Hawaiians, as well as assuring that federal, state and county resources are proportionately directed to beneficiary needs.

7. Serves as a technical resource person providing professional research and technical support on data and analysis required OHA on policy-related issues of importance to the Hawaiian community.

8. Conducts a technical review, including editing, proofreading and an accuracy review (i.e., fact checking), of all work products developed, including white papers, legislation, administrative rules, testimony, letters and memos.

9. Coordinates with various individuals, departments, agency representatives, community leaders and others at federal, state and county levels in resolving issues relating to administrative actions and compliance review.

10. Attends legislative, government and community hearings and meetings in relation to prioritized issues

11. Coordinates and attends meetings with government officials, including legislators, and beneficiary groups as required. Maintains good relationships with legislators, Hawaii’s congressional delegation staff, state and county officials and staff, and the community for the purposes of providing or obtaining information or support for OHA’s positions on issues.

12. Recognizes protocols and deals effectively with sensitive and confidential issues.

13. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Public Policy Manager, the Director, Community Engagement Division, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Executive Officer.

14. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Policy Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, business administration, social sciences or related field.

2. One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in social or political advocacy and/or community activism; community, environmental or planning programs; and/or legislative affairs.

3. Three (3) years of specialized professional work in legislative research and/or analysis, government affairs, or community engagement, facilitation, or a combination of the two, which result in the capabilities to perform the described duties.

4. One (1) year of collaboration and facilitation experiences which included planning, coordinating and facilitating the work of others (e.g., beneficiaries, communities, associations, clubs), reviewing their work, advising them on difficult problem areas, timing and scheduling of their work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Hawaiian community and related issues and concerns
• Hawaiian culture and customs
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives
• Laws and regulations relating to environmental, historical, cultural, spiritual, and economic resources of Hawaiians
• Government and legislative processes
• Effective report writing
• Office practices and procedures

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Coordinate and monitor the work of program staff
• Analyze and integrate facts, trends, data, issues and related matters, and derive sound conclusions on which to base recommendations
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities which encourage communication and cooperative working relationships between OHA, beneficiary groups, governmental and private agencies, and the general community
• Deal effectively with elected officials and their staffs, government agency employees, members of commissions and boards, OHA staff and the general public
• Influence others toward specific outcomes
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work effectively under frequent emergencies and short deadlines

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Public Policy Advocate is responsible for knowing, understanding, applying, analyzing, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and advocating for public policy that betters the conditions of Native Hawaiians. Activities include interaction with government agencies at the federal, state and county levels as well as other policy constructs (e.g., boards, commissions); promoting and facilitating the participation of beneficiaries and communities in governmental processes; and coordinating and facilitating community, legislative and efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides technical assistance to the Washington D.C. Bureau Chief.

2. Participates in the development and execution of legal and political strategies to achieve advocacy outcomes.

3. Develops and implements plans and strategies regarding new or proposed legislation, policies, programs and liaison activities to improve or increase advocacy efforts, and makes recommendations to the Public Policy Supervisor and Manager. Encourages and supports new programs, activities and services that address the needs of beneficiaries and communities.

4. Reviews, analyzes and monitors legislation, reports, plans, submittals and other actions considered by U.S. Congress and federal departments and agencies and non-Governmental entities including connections to and with , state and county legislatures and administrations, including national boards and commissions, that have the potential of impacting OHA and/or its beneficiaries. Prepares testimonies and testifies on primarily federal legislative and administrative issues as necessary, including the support of state and county issues, as needed.

5. Provides technical and strategic advice on the legislative and administrative rule-making processes, as well as on other issues.

6. Promotes advocacy efforts to include the protection of traditional and customary rights of Hawaiians, as well as assuring that federal, state and county resources are proportionately directed to beneficiary needs.

7. Serves as a technical resource person providing professional research and technical support on data and analysis required OHA on policy-related issues of importance to the beneficiary community.

8. Conducts a technical review, including editing, proofreading and an accuracy review (i.e., fact checking), of all work products developed , including white papers, legislation, administrative rules, testimony, letters and memos.

9. Coordinates with various individuals, departments, agency representatives, community leaders and others at federal, state and county levels in resolving issues relating to administrative actions and compliance review.

10. Attends legislative, government and community hearings and meetings in relation to prioritized issues.

11. Coordinates and attends meetings with government officials, including legislators, and beneficiary groups as required. Maintains good relationships with legislators, Hawaii’s congressional delegation staff, state and county officials and staff, and the community for the purposes of providing or obtaining information or support for OHA’s positions on issues.

12. Recognizes protocols and deals effectively with sensitive and confidential issues.

13. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Executive Officer.

14. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief or Chief Executive Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, business administration, social sciences or related field.

2. One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in social or political advocacy and/or community activism; community, environmental or planning programs; and/or legislative affairs.

3. Three (3) years of specialized professional work in legislative research and/or analysis, government affairs, or community engagement, facilitation, or a combination of the two, which result in the capabilities to perform the described duties.

4. One (1) year of collaboration and facilitation experiences which included planning, coordinating and facilitating the work of others (e.g., beneficiaries, communities, associations, clubs), reviewing their work, advising them on difficult problem areas, timing and scheduling of their work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Hawaiian community and related issues and concerns
• Hawaiian culture and customs
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives
• Laws and regulations relating to environmental, historical, cultural, spiritual, and economic resources of Hawaiians
• Government and legislative processes
• Effective report writing
• Office practices and procedures

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Coordinate and monitor the work of program staff
• Analyze and integrate facts, trends, data, issues and related matters, and derive sound conclusions on which to base recommendations
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities which encourage communication and cooperative working relationships between OHA, beneficiary groups, governmental and private agencies, and the general community
• Deal effectively with elected officials and their staffs, government agency employees, members of commissions and boards, OHA staff and the general public
• Influence others toward specific outcomes
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work effectively under frequent emergencies and short deadlines

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Working with the assigned Public Policy Manager (PPM), the Public Policy Supervisor (PPS) is responsible for coordinating, prioritizing and supervising the day-to-day work of the assigned Public Policy Advocates (PPA), including oversight of related processes (e.g., technical review of work products, preparation of testimony, analyses, correspondence, oral and/or written testimony, matrices, action items). In addition, the PPS is responsible for working with other functions (e.g., research, strategy management, community engagement, land) and policy advocates for policy development and implementation activities. Supervision includes development of staff to further the effectiveness of the public policy advocacy program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises public policy related processes in the review, editing, proofreading and analyses and monitoring of legislation, reports, plans, submittals and other actions considered by state and county, working with federal, legislature and administrations, including boards and commissions, that have the potential of impacting OHA and/or its beneficiaries.

2. Supervises the promotion and advocacy efforts to include the protection of traditional and customary rights of Hawaiians, as well as assuring that state and county resources, are proportionately directed to Hawaiian needs, including coordination with Washington D.C. Bureau (WDCB) on federal issues, as necessary

3. Oversees the coordination of technical resources providing professional research and technical support on data and analysis required for OHA on policy-related issues of importance to the Hawaiian community.

4. Oversees and coordinates attendance at legislative, government and community hearings and meetings in relation to mission aligned topics.

5. Oversees the development and implementation of plans and strategies regarding new or proposed legislation, policies, programs and liaison activities to improve or increase advocacy efforts. Encourages and supports new programs, activities and services that address the needs of Hawaiians.

6. Oversees and provides technical and strategic advice to the Public Policy Program on the governmental, legislative and administrative rule-making processes as well as on other issues.

7. Coordinates and attends meetings with and/or makes presentations to government officials, including legislators, and beneficiary groups as required. Maintains good relationships with legislators, state and county officials and staff, subject matter experts, and coordinates with WDCB as needed, for the purposes of informing OHA positions, as well as, providing or obtaining information or support for OHA’s positions on issues.

8. Ensures that employees within the Program share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for program performance. Takes whatever actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when necessary.

9. Performs supervisory tasks, such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, coaching, training, and related employment decisions for assigned staff members

10. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Public Policy Manager, Chief Advocate, Chief Operating Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer.

11. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Policy Manager, Director, Advocacy Division (functioning as the Chief Advocate), Chief Operating Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, business administration, social sciences Hawaiian studies or language, indigenous studies or language, or related field.

2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in social or political advocacy; policy review, research, analysis or writing; community organizing or activism; governmental legislative, administrative or legal affairs community.

• A law degree from an accredited school of law may be substituted for three years of work experience.
• A Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, communications, public policy, political science, sciences, planning, social sciences, Hawaiian studies or language, indigenous studies or language, or any field with a significant policy component may be substituted for three years of work experience.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, communications, public policy, political science, sciences, planning, social sciences, Hawaiian studies or language, indigenous studies or language, or any field with a significant policy component may be substituted for two years of work experience.

3. Two (2) years of supervisory experience which included planning and directing the work of others, assigning and reviewing their work, advising them on difficult problem areas, timing and scheduling their work, and training and developing new employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:
• Hawaiian community and related issues and concerns
• Hawaiian culture and customs
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and directives
• Government and legislative processes
• Effective report writing
• Effective editing and proofreading
• Hawaii Legislative Drafting Manual
• Hawaii Administrative Rules Drafting Manual
• Legal citation style
• State legislative process
• Hawaii administrative rule-making process
• Office practices and procedures

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:
• Plan, organize, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities which encourage communication and cooperative working relationships between OHA, beneficiary groups, governmental and private agencies, and the general community
• Obtain and evaluate facts, trends, data, issues and related matters and communicate conclusions via oral and/or written reports
• Deal effectively with elected officials and their staffs, government agency employees, members of commissions and boards, OHA staff and the general public
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Conduct technical review of legal and professional documents
• Edit and proofread legal and professional documents
• Effectively navigate the legislative and administrative rule-making processes
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with management, peers, contractors and the public
• Work collaboratively with other employees
• Work effectively under frequent emergencies and short deadlines

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Research Analyst conducts independent, specialized, and/or assigned research topics, including but not limited to Hawaiʻi’s land, culture and history, strategic foundations and/or directions (e.g., education, economic, housing, health). This position is expected to identify, recommend and initiate and/or be assigned research, develop work outlines within the parameters determined by the Director, Research Division or Research Manager, complete necessary research, data collection and analysis, and develop comprehensive recommendations for assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts research on education, economy, housing, health, and Hawaiʻi’s land culture and history, and/or related fields, as directed.

2. Plans, designs and conducts fact-finding and analysis in collaboration with the Research Manager.

3. Assists in the quality control vetting process for different types of analysis (e.g. inter-rater checking for qualitative analysis, independent source and data checking for quantitative analysis).

4. Prepares, compiles, extracts and analyzes data, and prepares reports, documents and bulletins on research findings as directed.

5. Provides research and data support to program staff in conducting program feasibility studies.

6. Assists program staff in developing or reframing research questions, developing and designing methods for the implementation of projects, as well as, providing assistance and content expertise in the development of surveys that focus on improving advocacy for beneficiaries.

7. Develops and maintains statistics, addresses, and service provider databases needed for the efficient operation of OHA programs and activities.

8. Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) to secure research and data management resources under the direction of the Director, Research Division and/or Research Manager.

9. Under the direction of the Director, Research Division and/or Research Manager, prepares program documents, statistical publications, and reports.

10. Prepares presentations for the Director, Research Division and/or the Chief Executive Officer as directed.

11. Prepares presentations for community partners (including but not limited to neighborhood groups, academics, and associations).

12. Participates, when assigned, in the design and implementation of program work plans, operational budgets, programs and policies as directed.

13. Establishes, maintains effective working relationships, and collaborations with OHA staff, Trustees, individuals, agency representatives, and community groups to support and facilitate research project partnerships or initiatives with an alignment to the OHA Strategic Plan as well as provide support and oversight on contract and RFP monitoring matters.

14. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Research Manager, Director, Research Division, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and/or the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

15. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other duties as assigned by the Research Manager or Director, Research Division.

2. Travel and have a valid driver license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in education, economics, urban and regional planning, health, statistics, public policy, social work, Hawaiian Studies, archeology, or another human services related field.

2. Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in conducting research in such areas as education, economics, urban and regional planning, health, statistics, public policy, social work, Hawaiian Studies, archeology, or another human services related field, and a demonstrated skill in conducting community development and advocacy-related research and program development.

• A Master’s degree in education, economics, urban and regional planning, health, statistics, public policy, social work, Hawaiian Studies, archeology, or another human services related field may be substituted for experience for two years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Research principles and practices and report writing
• General research sources and sources of socio-economic information
• Hawaiian based community development organizations and practices
• Hawaiian culture, history, and current events
• Governmental organization, programs and functions

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Gather, compile, analyze, and record data to identify and explore strengths, needs, and disparities of Native Hawaiians to inform OHA’s decisionmaking and support community research and data needs
• Plan, organize and conduct research projects
• Analyze and review documents, statistics, and contracts; design instruments and conduct surveys
• Document research findings
• Create databases
• Prepare oral and written reports and make presentations
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with management, peers, contractors, and the public.
• Work collaboratively and as a team member, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with management and staff
• Independently complete statistical, qualitative, and comparative analysis
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Travel to off-site locations, which may include the outer islands, to conduct research
• Possess a valid driver license

How To Apply

(MORE THAN ONE POSITION MAY BE FILLED WITH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT)

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Research Systems Administrator, under the direction of the Director, Research Division (“Director”), is expected to manage and maintain the assigned research system(s) including: system functionality and maintenance (e.g., identify, design, implementation, training, performance, contract and contractor management, documentation); development and implementation of data collection, storage, maintenance and management processes; development and implementation of system utilization processes (e.g., system access, security, user management, help desk, training, request management and completion); and community engagement (e.g., projects, collaborations, presentations); ensuring the long term, strategic value of the research function managed system(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. System(s) Functionality and Maintenance

a. Identifies, designs, implements and maintains necessary system functionality(ies).

b. Manages and adjusts, as needed, system functionality for optimal system performance.

c. Manages contract(s) and contractor(s) as needed.

d. Documents and updates design, operations and maintenance information and activities, consistent with organization system documentation format.

e. Works with organization information technology staff to ensure system(s) are supported, protected and optimized ensuring the long term, strategic value of the research function managed system(s).

f. Trains (e.g., information technology, end users) on system(s) functionality and related maintenance activities.

g. Develops and implements related policies and procedures to guide all aspects of database operations and management.

h. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills needed to continue long term, strategic value of the research function managed system(s).

2. Data Collection, Storage, Maintenance and Management

a. Identifies, designs, implements and maintains necessary data collection, storage, maintenance and management processes.

b. Identifies, negotiates various methods (e.g., acquisition, subscription), as needed and directed.

c. Compiles and analyzes existing data, historical records and documents, publications, and presentations.

d. Produces related outputs of compilation and analysis activities (e.g., data layers, maps, tables, or reports using spatial analysis procedures, GIS technology).

e. Curates, maintains, and manages data (e.g., demographic, archival, GIS) collections for use in web applications, research projects, ad hoc requests, special assignments, etc.

f. Designs and develops new database products and/or functionality (e.g., spatial databases) as needed or directed.

g. Analyzes and prepares metadata, and prepares reports, documents and bulletins on data procurement and database usage as directed.

3. System Utilization

a. Develops and implements systems utilization processes (e.g., system access, security, user management, help desk, training, request management and completion).

b. Conducts comparative and/or statistical analysis of existing research to address new questions, as needed and directed.

c. Prepares, compiles, extracts and analyzes data, and develops reports on research findings as needed and directed.

d. Adheres to all federal and state regulations and guidelines on research protocol, grant solicitation and awards, recruiting participants, confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism.

4. Community Engagement

a. Participates in community engagement opportunities (e.g., projects, collaborations, presentations, webinars) to share information and function of the data system(s), in collaboration with internal and community stakeholders.

b. Provides specialized technical assistance, training, information services, including presentations, trainings, and consultation as directed for the databases, including management and/or operations of knowledge and/or service centers.

c. Ensures that dissemination, presentation, and/or publication of research papers, data analysis, and data products adhere to applicable standards of research ethics, including those for web-based publication.

5. General Administration

a. Collaborates with the Director to develop and manage the budgets associated with the databases and operations of knowledge and/or service centers, as needed or directed.

b. Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Professional Service applications to secure research and data management resources under the direction of the Director.

c. Participates in the implementation of OHA’s Strategic Plan tactical and operational activities, including, program work plans, operational budgets, programs and policies as directed.

d. Prepares presentations for the Director, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and/or the organization, as directed.

e. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with OHA staff, individuals, agency representatives, and community groups in research and contract or grant monitoring matters.

6. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Director, COO and/or the CEO.

7. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, demography, public policy, social sciences, social work, economics, health, education, archival studies, library science, Hawaiian culture, Hawaiian history, planning, archeology, geography, Geographic Information Systems, urban planning, statistics.

2. Three (3) years of general experience that demonstrates possession of the ability to conduct research and data analysis, assess, manage and execute project budget, activities and deliverables, prepare presentations, trainings and promotional material, write reports, organize work, express ideas orally and in writing.
*A Master’s degree may be substituted for general experience.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Solution Delivery Technician is responsible for assisting with the management, maintenance and development of the organization’s local and statewide computer information infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Responsibilities

a. Responds to internal and external customer technical support helpdesk requests for computer workstation hardware and software, telephone, network, operating system, printing, and Internet access problems. Logs, monitors and tracks end-user requests, suspected policy and security violations and/or other issues identified by end-users.

b. Investigates user problems and identifies their source; determines possible solutions; tests and implements solutions. Closes requests after the solution is resolved or implemented and it is determined that requestor is satisfied.

c. Performs installations, upgrades, moves and changes for computer workstation hardware and software, printers and other peripheral devices.

d. Monitors server conditions to ensure that servers are operating at optimum levels, and to ensure the integrity of OHA information systems.

e. Plans, evaluates and implements changes and improvements to the information network to ensure reliable and consistent service.

f. Works with vendor representatives/engineers to determine causes of system failures, resolves performance issues, and arranges for preventative maintenance and other required services.

g. Assists the Systems Engineer & Administrators with back-ups and recoveries. Performs regularly scheduled restorations of media back-ups to test the capability of the restoration process. Restoration testing will be performed with live production back-up data on the test systems in the test environment.

h. Assists the Systems Engineer & Administrators in evaluating applicable products and projects. Researches and evaluates new technologies, methods, products and performance tools.

i. Collaborates with user departments and teams to develop and implement automated operations, security and communication; network design and management; custom application analysis, design and development; and network integration and connectivity to other LAN mainframe systems. Maintains the list of applications and information owners.

j. Trains and oversees program student helpers as assigned.

2. Network Administration

a. Serves as back-up System Administrator for OHA’s general ledger system including set-up and management of user accounts and application hierarchies.

b. Resets passwords in the event that they are forgotten by the user.

c. Diagnoses and resolves communication and networking problems. This includes the monitoring, tracking and documentation of this process.

d. Manages and maintains network resource, which includes switches, firewalls and web filters. This includes the maintenance of logs and other appropriate documents.

e. Plans and coordinates installation and maintenance tasks. This includes the maintenance of logs and other appropriate documents.

f. Installs and maintains communications related software products.

g. Assists in removing viruses from the network.

3. Administrative and Operations

a. Assists in the maintenance, repair, relocation and acquisition of computer related equipment, software, development tools and third party-purchased IT equipment inventory.

b. Works with Financial Services to add, transfer or dispose hardware, software and other IT-related assets. This includes the preparation of appropriate forms and re-confirmation of results per internally or externally-generated inventory reports.

c. Maintains logs that indicate IT equipment that is borrowed and returned. Tracks unreturned items to ensure they are returned in a timely manner.

d. Procures and reviews all computer related purchases. Serves as a Purchase Requisition representative for the Program.

e. Wipes data contained on portable media that is no longer required, prior to removal from site.

f. Assists Information Technology Manager with developing and reviewing proposals relating to information technology.

g. Assists Program Manager with reports and other appropriate documents, which include but are not limited to:

• Risk management reports
• Incident reports
• Change management forms

h. Represents the agency at information technology meetings, as assigned.

4. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performs the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Information Technology Manager, Director, Office of Technology Services, Chief Operating Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer.

5. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Information Technology Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

2. Two (2) years of specialized experience in computer systems analysis which involved the analysis and design of systems of electronic processing of data; store computer programming experience which included participation in systems analysis; or project management experience which involved systems design and project implementation of PC LAN system, which included responsibility for LAN systems installation, operation, maintenance, problem resolution and troubleshooting support in a PC environment, and analyzing situations and other pertinent information required to solve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action. CompTIA Security+ or CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Certificate may be substituted for work experience.

3. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

4. Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted by OHA as a substitute for Education, Training and/or Experience requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Systems design, development and implementation
• Project management and network administration principles and practices
• Office 365 applications, Forms, Adobe Acrobat, and other office tools.
• Multiple communication techniques
• General administrative principles and practices

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Communicate at all levels
• Analyze and design network systems
• Perform and understand network administration and project management;
• Write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents
• Read and interpret complex written materials
• Apply problem-solving methods and techniques
• Solve complex problems logically and systematically
• Plan, organize and carry out a broad range of technical support services relating to information systems
• Work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Analyze an information network and recommend changes and improvements to insure reliable and consistent service to users
• Monitor and assess new trends and information technology tools and applications
• Develop an effective working knowledge of information systems methods and practices
• Present facts clearly both orally and in writing
• Facilitate collaboration among employees and to work collaboratively with others
• Deal tactfully and effectively and establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, external agencies and their representatives, and with the general public
• Plan, organize, procure, maintain and control an inventory of computer supplies and equipment
• Work effectively with others
• Review and prepare reports requiring judgment as to the nature of the problem and potential solutions
• Speak simply and directly in conveying information on various technical and administrative aspects of the program
• Function effectively in a team environment
• Customer service skills are essential due to daily contact with end-users in various departments

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Strategy Management Analyst performs assigned strategic environmental assessments on the conditions of Native Hawaiians (ʻohana, moʻomeheu, ʻāina, education, health, housing, economics); assists in aligning OHA activities to OHA strategy; assists in developing internal policies, processes, and reporting; supports OHA project and portfolio management (PPM) activities; conducts process and impact evaluation, and assists the Office of Strategy Management Manager (the “Manager”) in executing the work of the Office of Strategy Management. Work is performed in accordance with standard qualitative, quantitative, and statistical analysis methods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategy Formation Function:

a. Conducts strategic environmental assessments and reviews of current research on issues relating to the conditions of Native Hawaiians (ʻohana, moʻomeheu, ʻāina, education, health, housing, economics), including needs and strengths, to inform implementation of OHA strategies.

2. Strategy Implementation Function:

a. Assists in various planning activities to support the alignment of OHA tactics, initiatives, and activities to OHA’s Strategic Plan.

b. Assists the Manager with advising on, and facilitating, internal OHA policy, process, and procedure development with directors, managers, staff, and General Counsel.

c. Provides technical assistance and support to OHA programs, including assisting in Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) policy, processes, and procedure development; participating on a team to train OHA employees in PPM; consultation with employees; monitoring compliance; and assisting in coordination of enterprise level reporting.

3. Process Evaluation Function:

a. Plans, designs, and executes OHA’s process evaluation projects in collaboration with the Manager and all divisions and programs of OHA; develops, coordinates, and monitors related evaluation contracts and deliverables as needed.

b. Leads, plans, and performs process analysis and evaluation of established programs’ objectives, costs, and measures of effectiveness. Analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of the process evaluations; participates with the Manager in identifying and reporting on pivot points or areas of opportunity for internal process change for maximum impact.

4. Impact Evaluation Function:

a. Plans, designs, and executes OHA’s impact evaluation projects in collaboration with the Manager and all divisions and programs of OHA, analysis to evaluate the impact of OHA tactics, initiatives, and activities on the conditions of Native Hawaiians; develops, coordinates, and monitors related evaluation contracts and deliverables as needed.

b. Designs and develops data collection procedures and tools to measure outputs and outcomes of OHA tactics, initiatives, and activities, in collaboration with the Manager and all divisions and programs of OHA.

c. Assists the Manager in the development and management of the OHA’s database to track tactical, initiative, and activity outputs and outcomes data to ensure a continuous flow of quality data from divisions and programs to the Office of Strategy Management.

d. Performs qualitative, quantitative, and statistical data analysis to evaluate the impact of OHA tactics, initiatives, and activities on the conditions of Native Hawaiians.

e. Recommends improvements in outputs, outcomes, measures, data sources, data collection methods, and reporting.

f. Participates with the Manager in identifying and reporting on pivot points or areas of opportunity for tactical change to maximize strategic impact.

g. Prepares written reports and presentations on OHA evaluation findings and related recommendations.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Drafts technical memoranda and correspondence.

b. Prepares and delivers presentations to a variety of audiences.

c. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Manager, the Director, Office of Strategy Management (“Director”), the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and/or the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

d. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

e. Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager and Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university.

2. Three years of general work experience that demonstrates possession of the ability to read and comprehend complex materials, write reports, organize work, express ideas orally and in writing; and of knowledge of human relations, English grammar, statistics, and evaluation methodologies and techniques.

3. Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved the use of quantitative and qualitative analysis or statistics or institutional research concepts and methods to conduct evaluations of ongoing programs and internal processes and/or three years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved project management, planning, monitoring, and reporting. Further, the experience must have demonstrated skill, knowledge, and technical competence in the use of research, evaluation, project management, statistical or mathematical principles and tools in problem solving.

• A Master’s degree in evaluation, public policy, Hawaiian studies, social science, political science, law, economics, business or a related field may be substituted for two years of the professional work experience and two years of general work experience.

4. The education and experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically. The education, experience and ability to work with university and research/evaluation profession caliber personnel and student interns to apply research and evaluation professional methodologies and produce related reports.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Evaluation principles, practices, and techniques
• Effective report writing
• Development, maintenance and continuous improvement of policies, processes, and procedures
• Governmental agencies and/or Hawaiian-based community development organizations and practices
• Hawaiian culture, history, and current events

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Understand organizational structure and related administrative policies and procedures
• Analyze and review program policies, processes, and procedures
• Apply program evaluation principles, methods and techniques to various types of assignments
• Design and administer data collection instruments and analyze collected data
• Determine data needs, conduct interviews, do other fact-finding and derive sound conclusions
• Exercise judgment, tact, and discretion in securing and providing information to a wide variety of individuals or groups
• Prepare oral and written reports, and make presentations
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with management, peers, and the public
• Work collaboratively with other employees
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, external agencies and their representatives and with the general public
• Perform work in an independent manner
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

How To Apply

(MORE THAN ONE POSITION MAY BE FILLED WITH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT)

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Trustee Aide is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support to a Trustee of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The Trustee Aide handles a wide range of executive support related tasks for the Trustee, with little or no supervision. The Trustee Aide must regularly resolve complex administrative problems independently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Research Projects

a. Conducts preliminary research, fact-finding and analysis on subjects as assigned by the Trustee. Prepares, compiles, extracts and analyzes data, and prepares reports, documents and bulletins on research findings as directed.

b. Provides research and data support to program staff. Assists program staff in the development and design of programs to advocate for and provide services to beneficiaries.

2. Administrative Support for Trustee

a. Serves as the personal and confidential assistant to the Trustee, and administrative support to the Trustee. As assigned, reviews award certificates, resolutions, approval forms, etc. for accuracy and completeness before Trustee signs them. Handles confidential information which may have an impact on OHA’s operations, performance or reputation if shared beyond its intended audience.

b. Digests reports and legislation referred to Trustees. Drafts white papers, speeches, statements, letters, memos, Action Items, BOT resolutions, and other written materials requested by the Trustee.

c. Responsible for managing complex schedules and calendars of the Trustee. Schedules and coordinates meetings, events, interviews, appointments and/or other similar activities using discretion and independent judgment.

d. When the Trustee Aide works for a Trustee who serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees (BOT) or the Chair of a Committee, coordinates with OHA staff on the assembly and preparation of Action Items, resolutions and testimony for Board or committee meetings, and committee reports, as assigned by the Committee chair. Completes and maintains a file of Board or Committee meetings.

3. Communications and Constituent Relations

a. Screens, prioritizes and directs the Trustee’s visitors and telephone calls. Serves as the liaison between the Trustee and other staff, other offices and agencies.

b. Answers inquiries and provides assistance to the Trustee’s constituents. Receives/follows-up on telephone inquiries or complaints focused upon matters Trustee wished addressed directly, rather than referred to Administration.

c. Coordinates the Trustee’s public relations. Coordinates meetings, hearings and field trips for the Trustee.

d. Prepares, as assigned, draft talking points, options, recommendations for Trustee’s consideration in responding to community issues/concerns.

4. Accounting Activities

a. Manages Trustee’s allowance account. Prepares purchase requisitions, payment of invoices, check requests and request for reimbursements.

b. Maintains adequate records and prepares reports required to be submitted to Administration.

5. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Trustee.

2. Each Trustee Aide serves at the pleasure of the Trustee. Each Trustee is responsible for selecting the Aide and determining who is best qualified for the job.

3. Travel on OHA business will be required for this position and have a valid driver license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Research principles and practices and report writing
• General research sources and sources of socio-economic information
• Hawaiian based community development organizations and practices
• Hawaiian culture, history, and current events
• Governmental organization, programs and functions
• OHA’s Lines Of Business and programs
• OHA’s policies and procedures

2. Must have demonstrated skills and abilities in:

• Planning, organizing and conducting research
• Analyze and review documents, statistics, and contracts
• Document research findings
• Administrative, clerical and executive office support
• Use and knowledge of e-mail, word processing and presentation software
• Project management (including planning, organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing)
• Basic budgeting procedures and financial recordkeeping
• Documentation and records management
• Creation, handling and maintenance of sensitive and confidential information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Degree or equivalent work experience required in Hawaiian culture, Hawaiian history, planning, archeology, public policy, political science, public administration, social work, economics, business, statistics, health, education, or another human services related field.

Equivalent experience may be substituted for university or college education on a year-for-year basis.

2. One and one-half (1-1/2) years of general experience that demonstrates possession of the ability to read and comprehend complex materials, write reports, organize work, express ideas orally and in writing, and use analytical methods and tools; and of knowledge of human relations, English grammar, and research methodologies and techniques.

3. Three (3) years of experience working independently as an executive assistant, administrator, researcher, analyst, planner or as a department manager or executive.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief oversees the worksite, staff and professional and organizational activities of the Washington, D.C. Bureau (the “Bureau”) and is responsible for providing policy, legislative, lobbying, and other advocacy services to advance positive systemic change for Native Hawaiians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Direction

a. Ensures that Bureau activities are aligned with OHA’s strategic priorities, and the directives of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and in collaboration with the Board Chair, Chief of Staff, the Director, Advocacy Division (functioning as the Chief Advocate) and Director, Community Engagement Division.

b. Coordinates with the Director, Advocacy Division (functioning as the Chief Advocate) and Director, Community Engagement Division on direction from the CEO and/or COO, regarding internal and external issues, trends, and ongoing professional observations which may bear on strategic and operational decision making

c. Represents the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Washington, D.C. directing and working collaboratively, effectively and efficiently with federal, national, native, indigenous, tribal communities, members of Congress and their staff, federal agencies, non-government organizations for effective federal policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

d. Understands, navigates, leads and participates in federal processes and activities, including but not limited to drafting of federal legislation and bills; rules promulgation, listening sessions, public comment, presentations, forums, conferences, panels, workshops and other advocacy settings and contexts.

2. Operations

a. Develops and/or ensures development of policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, templates, and tools related to the Bureau’s work.

b. Ensures work performed is aligned to organizational priorities. Monitors and manages expenditures within budget allocations. Prepares and submits program work plans and budget reports by established deadlines.

c. Designs, implements and participates in processes related to policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the context of national, federal advocacy.

d. Manages the federal matrix of legislation, presenting, discussing, providing updates, and recommendations for policy positions, changes, and updates before the Committee on Beneficiary Advocacy and Empowerment Committee as directed by the Administrator (functioning as the Chief Executive Officer).

3. Federal Advocacy Services

a. Works closely with the CEO, COO, Director, Advocacy (functioning as the Chief Advocate) and Director, Community Engagement Division to develop, prioritize, and execute strategies to achieve advocacy outcomes that result in positive law and policy developments that advance systemic changes for the Native Hawaiian people. Develops, uses, and leverages partnerships and coalitions built across broad spectrums and communities. Works closely with Director, Communications to develop and execute policy advocacy campaigns.

b. Works closely with congressional delegation staff, working with Committees (e.g., Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Senate Appropriations Committee and 12 Sub-Committees, House Appropriations and its 12 Sub-Committees), working with tribal organizations (e.g., National Congress of American Indians), working across multiple federal Departments (e.g., Education, Health and Human Services, Interior, Housing and Urban Development) on legislation drafting, review and editing; navigating through rules promulgation and related processes; and drafting letters, testimony and comments for hearings, listening sessions, panels, speeches for CEO or Board Chair delivery.

c. Coordinates, compiles, reviews, and synthesizes impact analyses, regulatory and legislative analyses, and other input provided by OHA programs, and/or outside resources. As needed, coordinates with associations, think tanks, performance partners, and other advocacy organizations for information and analysis.

d. Works with the Chief Advocate and Director, Community Engagement Division and other public policymanagers to coordinate and conduct policy, legislative, and regulatory reviews. Performs analysis and assessments of specific transactions, occurrences, laws, and regulations. Researches and locates state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, case law, opinions, relevant international law, policy and norms, and other materials. Provides internal analyses and opinions upon request.

e. Ensures ongoing monitoring of political news and developments, debates, news conferences and press releases, and other occurrences. Maintains a watchful stance over the federal political arena.

f. Ensures ongoing monitoring of political campaigns, platforms, and statements. Ensures, collects, and/or provides intelligence on newly elected officials, appointees, and other key influencers new in the public arena.

g. Ensures ongoing monitoring of informal political news.

h. Together with the CEO, Board Chair, Trustees, Chief of Staff, COO, Director, Advocacy Division (functioning as the Chief Advocate) and Director, Community Engagement, establishes and maintains strong relationships with legislators, administrative officials, and other officials who are empowered to change how laws and policies of interest to OHA and the Native Hawaiian community are promulgated, implemented, enforced, and/or practiced. Also establishes and maintains strong relationships with associations, performance partners, advocacy groups, other lobbyists, think tanks, community groups, media sources, and other persons and/or groups capable of influencing issues of interest.

i. Coordinates, communicates and works with community groups and networks, CEO, Board Chair, Chief of Staff and other Administration functions and staff to more effectively develop, implement, monitor and evaluate federal policy.

j. In coordination with the Director, Advocacy Division (functioning as the Chief Advocate), Director, Community Engagement and Public Policy Managers, advocate to influence opinions and strengthen OHA’s public profile. In coordination with Community Engagement, organizes lobbying efforts with other groups with interests and positions aligned to those of OHA. Provides relevant information, presented in a persuasive format and manner. Tailors messaging and/or presentations to the individual and/or group. Provides materials packaged appropriately to lobbying activities.

k. Provides sufficient follow-up and relationship management with a wide range of communities, including but not limited to—native, indigenous, geographic, education, health, housing, economic development, language, cultural, environmental and natural resource management.

l. Prepares and coordinates development of correspondence, testimony, comments, etc. for submission in federal proceedings. Develops testimony for participation in legislative, regulatory, and other policy making proceedings. Prepares witnesses and/or testifies in such proceedings, aligned to the agency’s processes.

m. Coordinates, writes, and edits arguments, opinions, and position papers; provides input into drafting of legal briefs and other legal documents; prepares and coordinates development of draft legislation and written testimony on proposed legislation. Ensures proper preparation of all materials and documents.

n. Writes articles, presents at conferences, and engages in other public relations activities upon request and/or as coordinated with Director, Communications.

o. Coordinates with General Counsel to ensure proper procurement and management of outside counsel and/or legal consultants as it relates to Federal policy development, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation.

p. Electronically tracks all Bureau projects that is fully accessible to the CEO and others as delegated.

4. Management

a. Makes hiring and other personnel recommendations for the Bureau to the Administrator, functioning as the Chief Executive Officer.

b. Ensures that Bureau employees share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for program performance. Takes whatever actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when necessary.

c. Ensures and engages in employee performance planning, feedback, and performance evaluations at scheduled intervals. Engages in professional development, staff training, ongoing coaching and performance improvement planning to close employee performance gaps.

d. Ensures without exception the proper handling and maintenance of confidential, sensitive and/or proprietary information.

e. Performs supervisory tasks, such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, coaching, training and related employment decisions for Program. Disseminates needed information to staff in a timely manner.

f. Supervises the operations of the Washington, D.C. office of the OHA, including management of contractors and related work site decisions (i.e., closure due to weather, political climate, local D.C. government declarations).

g. Performs job duties in accordance with OHA’s policies and procedures. Considers OHA’s mission and core values when making decisions.

5. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the CEO.

6. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

2. A juris doctorate from an accredited university.

3. Five (5) years of responsible professional work experience which involved public policy advocacy and/or implementation through either the legal or legislative processes, especially in areas of current interest to OHA, such as Native Hawaiian land rights, water rights, health, and education. The experience must have demonstrated public policy advocacy skills and knowledge in achieving measurable public policy outcomes.

4. Three (3) years of administrative experience that involved management of professional staff engaged in public policy advocacy work; the ability to develop solutions to complex and unprecedented situations; the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others and major responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of program policies and activities.

5. A thorough knowledge of one or more of the following:

a. Federal legislative and rules promulgation processes;

b. Administration and management of state and federal programs or activities; and/or

c. Development of state and federal policies for programs.

6. Position requires thorough knowledge, or a demonstrated ability to quickly acquire such knowledge of social, cultural, political rights of native people of Hawaii and the overall functions, policies, directives, and responsibilities of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

a. Existing federal laws and policies relating to Native Hawaiians

b. Government contracts and grants

c. Federal legislative and legal processes

d. The current political landscape of Hawai’i and Washington, D.C.

e. Native Hawaiian history and culture, as well as current Native Hawaiian social, cultural, educational, economic and political issues and trends

2. Must have general knowledge of:

a. Human resources management

b. Office management

c. Data and records management

3. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

a. Build and participate in a collaborative, team environment and leading and managing change

b. Analyze systems, processes and practices and develop solutions for unusual problems; recommend operational improvements

c. Facilitate collaboration among subordinates and to work collaboratively with other managers

d. Think strategically about broad, long-term goals

e. Influence others towards achieving outcomes

f. Conduct investigations, prepare analyses and assessments, and formulate strategies for remedial actions

g. Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with executive management, peers, subordinates, contractors, government officials, courts and the public

h. Inspire confidence and to develop others’ skills and abilities

i. Prepare and deliver oral and written reports and presentations

j. Manage the design and delivery of advocacy programs and services

k. Understand and operate within federal legislative, regulatory and court processes

l. Network and coordinate with key allies and partners

m. Work closely with the Chief Advocate and Advocacy Program Managers

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer