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THE SENATE |
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THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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SENATE RESOLUTION
requesting the department of human resources development, university of Hawaii, and department of education to convene a task force to identify and create a consistent method for streamlining job postings for positions within the university of hawaii and department of education.
WHEREAS, while Hawaii has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, there are still many vacancies not being filled throughout the public sector, including positions within the University of Hawaii System and Department of Education; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Resources Development maintains a centralized online database of available employment opportunities for various state departments and agencies; and
WHEREAS, some state entities, such as the University of Hawaii and Department of Education, each post job openings on their respective websites, which may create inconsistencies in job descriptions and other relevant information; and
WHEREAS, inconsistencies may further exist as to how job postings are communicated to potential applicants which can further delay vacancies from being filled; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that state departments and agencies are effectively recruiting qualified applicants for vacant positions, it is critical that current job posting practices be reviewed to better streamline the process across all departments and agencies; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirtieth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2020, that the Department of Human Resources Development, University of Hawaii, and Department of Education are requested to convene a task force to identify and create a consistent method for streamlining job postings for positions within the University of Hawaii and Department of Education; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force include, at a minimum:
(1) A representative from the Department of Human Resources Development;
(2) A representative from the Office of Human Resources at the University of Hawaii; and
(3) A representative from the Office of Talent Management at the Department of Education; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to consider the following:
(1) The use of a centralized website where jobs can be posted;
(2) The correction of any inconsistencies with job postings that may contribute to delays in posting vacant positions; and
(3) Other issues relevant to streamlining job postings for vacant positions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2021; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Human Resources Development, Superintendent of Education, President of the University of Hawaii, Chairperson of the Board of Education, and Chairperson of the Board of Regents.
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Job Postings; University of Hawaii; Department of Education; Department of Human Resources Development; Task Force