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, visit our company jobs website at www.oha.org/jobs. Download, complete and submit the fillable OHA application form along with a resume and cover letter via email

Or via mail 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,728.00 - $75,792.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person