The Merit Appeals Board, County of Hawai’i, announces the following vacancy: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (Appointed Exempt from Civil Service) $128,628 Annual Salary The Director of Human Resources is the County’s principal human resource officer serving as the administrative head of the Department of Human Resources. A detailed description of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position are described in the Director of Human Resources’ position description which can be found at http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov or at the Department of Human Resources, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2, Hilo, Hawai’i. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: citizen of the United States, and resident of the State of Hawai’i for at least one (1) year immediately preceding appointment [Hawai’i Revised Statutes 78-1(b)], and a bachelor’s degree in human resources, public personnel administration, industrial relations, or a related field (human resource management experience may be substituted on a year for year basis in lieu of a bachelor’s degree), and five (5) years’ experience in any human resource functional area (such as but not limited to recruitment and examination, classification and pay, labor relations, organizational and personnel development, workers’ compensation, administrative services, etc.), of which three (3) years shall have been in an administrative capacity. Note: Attach the following required documents with your on-line application by the closing deadline: one (1) page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the Director of Human Resources position and a detailed explanation of your vision for the Department of Human Resources, and an official college transcript to verify your college degree, and certifications by appropriate professional organizations (if applicable), and no more than three (3) letters of reference. An incomplete application will result in the non-acceptance of the application and will not be considered by the Merit Appeals Board. DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATION: December 21, 2021 11:59 p.m. Hawai’i Standard Time. Apply on-line at http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov by the closing deadline. INTERVIEW: Applicants will be scheduled for a selection interview in-person with the Merit Appeals Board in Hilo, Hawai’i. Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. (WHT1353318 12/12, 12/19/21)