PUBLIC POLICY SUPERVISOR (ADVOCACY)

$69,696 to $85,560 per year.
Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.
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 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