Compliance Enforcement Manager (O'ahu)

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit the fillable application form on our website https://www.oha.org/jobs/, 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.

SALARY

$102,924 to $130,260 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Compliance Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Compliance Enforcement Program (“Program”) and supervising the day-to-day work of the assigned Program staff. Management includes knowing, understanding, analyzing, monitoring and commenting on agency actions that impact Native Hawaiian rights and entitlements including but not limited to comments made during environmental and historical review processes. Supervision includes the development of staff to further the effectiveness of the Program and developing practices and policies to improve operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the Director, Advocacy Division, functioning as the Chief Advocate, Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), the Chief Operating Officer ("COO") in reviewing, prioritizing, and responding to requests for agency comment and review of actions that may impact OHA’s Native Hawaiian beneficiaries including but not limited to ensuring compliance with historic preservation review processes, environmental review processes, repatriation processes, and state and federal statutes and constitutional provisions protecting Native Hawaiian rights.

2. Communicates with the Chief Advocate, COO, and CEO, and other leadership as requested regarding internal and external issues, trends, and observations concerning Native Hawaiian serving programs and other changes in the regulatory environment which may bear on strategic and operational decision making for the Program.

3. Provides regulatory reviews, legal analyses and assessments of specific transactions, occurrences, laws, and regulations that affect Native Hawaiian rights and entitlements and provides testimony to agencies, the legislature, and other decision-making bodies as requested by the Chief Advocate. 4. Develops and maintains partnerships with related government agencies, boards, councils, associations, Native Hawaiian organizations, advocacy organizations, and other groups as needed to acquire additional information and analyses of current issues and build effective coalitions. Supports recruitment of moku representatives to serve on the Island Burial Councils and effective implementation of federal and state laws protecting iwi kūpuna.

5. Assesses policies and practices of other entities and their impact on Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. Provides specialized information services, including presentations, trainings, and consultation to county, state, federal and private sector entities upon request. When appropriate, directs OHA beneficiaries aggrieved by third parties to other appropriate resources.

6. Provides forecasts and risk assessments regarding treatment of Native Hawaiians by government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits based upon ongoing research, intelligence gathering, and monitoring, including information obtained from Public Policy Program. Prepares, and/or presents written reports and briefings recommending actions. Describes recommended actions, background research and history, and impact on policies, practices, and laws.

7. Makes hiring and other personnel recommendations for the Program.

8. Monitors and manages expenditures within budget allocations. Prepares and submits program work plan and budget reports by established deadlines.

9. Develops and/or ensures development of policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, templates, and tools related to the effective functioning and continued improvement of the Program.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. 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.

14. Performs job duties in accordance with OHA's policies and procedures. Considers OHA's mission and core values when making decisions. Ensures work performed is aligned to organizational priorities.

15. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Chief Advocate, COO, and the CEO.

16. This position is based on Oʻahu, with an expectation of regular, in-person attendance at the designated duty station. Limited telework may be authorized in accordance with the OHA Employee Handbook and subject to supervisory approval.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Advocate, COO, and the CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university. A master's or other advanced degree in Hawaiian/Indigenous studies, archaeology, law, public policy, or another field with coursework relevant to the job duties of the position is preferred. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is highly desirable.

2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in archaeology; policy research, analysis and writing; environmental/cultural assessment writing or review; governmental legislative and administrative affairs; political advocacy; and/or litigation.

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:

• Laws governing historic preservation, cultural resource protection, and Native Hawaiian rights
• Native Hawaiian organizations and community groups active in historic preservation and cultural resource protection
• Native Hawaiian history and culture, as well as social, cultural, educational, economic and political issues and trends

2. Must have general knowledge of:

• Human resource management
• Office management
• Team building techniques
• Data and records management

3. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Think strategically about broad, long-term goals
• Build and participate in a collaborative, team environment and leading and managing change
• Influence others towards achieving outcomes
• Conduct investigations, prepare legal analyses and assessments, and formulate strategies for remedial actions
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with upper management, peers, subordinates, contractors, government officials and the public

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $102,924.00 - $130,260.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $102,924 - $130,260