SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNALTYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment.A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Education of the Department of Education, the Risk Manager: Oversees risk management functions for the Department; assesses and identifies potential risks that may hinder operations of the Department; evaluates processes, provides recommendations or solutions, develops and implements appropriate policies and procedures that reduce and mitigate risk exposure; works with Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Superintendent of Talent Management to mitigate financial and personnel risks.Assists in resolution of various issues, including application of the state ethics code; oversees critical auditable functions, working with key stakeholders to target vulnerabilities; develops and delivers risk management training and coaching as required across the Department, including for Complex Area Superintendents; handles special projects assigned by the Superintendent.Represents the Department of Education and Superintendent as the official liaison in the coordination and oversight of risk management matters with the Attorney General (AG); drafts, reviews, edits, and analyzes legal documents (contracts, memoranda of agreement (MOA), memoranda of understanding (MOU), etc.) including assessing existing departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.Provides technical support to Department leaders, as well as offices, schools, and programs, in ensuring daily operations incorporate critical departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, education or a related field.Desired Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.Experience: Nine (9) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in executive leadership responsible for risk, regulatory or legal, fiscal, programmatic, and personnel management, of which two (2) years shall have involved the supervision of professional staff and one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency, or system.Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.Knowledge: Hawaii State executive branch and agencies; public education including institutions of higher education; developing, analyzing, and editing complex contracts; management and organizational behavior; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment; legal and legislative processes.Ability to: Deal effectively and highly collaboratively with federal, state, county and departmental officials to accomplish departmental goals and objectives; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; analyze situations to advise plans of action, provide insight and policy options to the Superintendent; highly skilled in organization efficiencies; prioritize external demands on the Superintendent's time and attention and refer matters to the appropriate level of authority; develop risk management strategies, evaluate liability exposure and claim value; maintain high levels of sensitivity to and discretion with confidential matters.SALARY RANGE: EOSR-10, $121,649 to $172,209.Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.All others will be placed on the first step of $121,649.NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant.Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a 'Personal Statement' of what you can contribute to this specific position.http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschoolsOfficial transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Article 11, Appointments, paragraphs A2b and A2c- 'All vacancies for State and District level educational officer positions shall be advertised for twenty (20) days prior to selection. Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.'APPROVED:Sean BaconAssistant SuperintendentOffice of Talent Management#J-18808-Ljbffr

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