$105,432 to $129,456 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Director, Advocacy Division (Chief Advocate) leads OHA's Advocacy Division and oversees mission aligned public policy development, implementation, compliance, monitoring and evaluation; and OHA's current co-Trustee role re: Papāhānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The Director, Advocacy Division (Chief Advocate) is also responsible for working with the Director, Community Engagement and OHA's Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief on related public policy matters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning and ExecutionProvides strategic policy analyses to the Chief Operating Officer (“Ka Pou Nui”) and Chief Executive Officer (“Ka Pouhana”) on mission aligned issues and trends in the political, business, economic, cultural and social environments in which OHA is operating, and proactively recommends appropriate internal and external strategies and actions.Works with Ka Pou Nui, Ka Pouhana and Board of Trustees (“Ke Kaupoku”) on the formulation of OHA's public policy development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and advocacy related roles and responsibilities related to strategic priorities as well as the Strategic Plan.Briefs, coordinates, studies and makes recommendations to the Ka Pou Nui and Ka Pouhana on community, island, state, federal, indigenous and global issues, trends, and developments, which may have bearing on strategic and operational decision-making and impact on the Native Hawaiian community.OperationsOversees the work of the Advocacy Division (“Ka Paia Kū”). Ensures Division programs are aligned with OHA's Strategic Plan and initiatives. Reviews content of program work plans and budget to ensure accuracy and quality before submitting to the Ka Pou Nui for approval by the Ka Pouhana. Upon request, provides Ka Pou Nui, Ka Pouhana and Ke Kaupoku with updates on Division programs and results.In collaboration with the Community Engagement Division, supports the compliance and monitoring of international, federal, state and local legislation, regulations, and other government policies that impact Native Hawaiians. Advocates before legislative and other governing bodies on laws, policies, and practices to create broad-based sustainable change, while monitoring to ensure continued enforcement. Supports the development and implementation of community-based advocacy capacity and capabilities in alignment with OHAʻs Strategic Plan.Oversees the monitoring of administrative and court proceedings that may have an impact on interests of Native Hawaiians. Under the direction of Ke Kaupoku, Ka Pouhana, OHA's General Counsel (“Ka Paepae”) and other Executive Staff to support legal counsel in representing OHA in administrative and court proceedings for actions related to the OHA's advocacy efforts.Supports activities that are developed, prioritized, and executed so that resultant outcomes may include legal precedents, new regulations, policy changes, or amendments in laws which achieve systemic changes for Native Hawaiians.Leads and supervises the activities of Ka Paia Kū to ensure that the Program Manager(s) (“Nā Pou Kako`o”) and their respective operational groups comply with the core values, principles, ethical standards, and performance standards required by law, as well as those set forth by Ke Kaupoku and/or Ka Pouhana. Also ensures Division programs, activities, and communications are aligned with OHA's Strategic Plan and initiatives.Ensures the Nā Pou Kako`o have resources and supports necessary to implement tactical and operational activities to advance OHA's Strategic Plan.Ensures that Division staff routinely collaborate to plan, make decisions, and solve problems within Programs and across all Divisions and Programs, disciplines, and organizational levels.ManagementMakes hiring and other personnel recommendations to Human Resources and Ka Pou Nui. Ensures that the Division is staffed with personnel who are knowledgeable about applicable laws, policies and regulations, and understand the history, present context, and future implications/impacts of those laws, policies and regulations as they relate to Native Hawaiians and their communities.Works to identify and secure professional development and staff training for Division personnel as appropriate and within budgetary and professional guidelines, if applicable. Ensures that employees within the Division share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for program performance. Cultivates the desired behaviors to drive program success and recommends performance improvement plans as needed.Ensures integration of Strategic Plan elements and performance measures into Division management, activities, procedures and practices. Also integrates those elements into employee and contractor performance reviews and improvement plans.Performs supervisory tasks, such as timecard and leave time approvals, performance reviews, coaching, training and related employment actions for the Division. Disseminates needed information to staff in a timely manner.Ensures without exception the proper handling and maintenance of confidential, sensitive and/or proprietary information.Performs job duties in accordance with OHA's policies and procedures. Considers OHA's mission and core values when making decisions.The Chief Advocate must fully support in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of Ka Pou Nui and/or Ka Pouhana.Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in advocacy, public policy or a related field that involved at least five (5) years of state, county, federal or indigenous government experience at the senior or executive level.Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous work experiences and results that achieved broad, sustainable systemic changes.Must hold a graduate degree in political science, public administration, business administration or a related field.Must have at least five (5) years of administrative experience that involved management and evaluation of professional staff and responsibility for the development, management, execution and coordination of program policies and activities. Administrative experience shall include but not be limited to oversight of staff and work performance, budget planning and development, project management, understanding of contract management and/or procurement processes, presentations at the Executive and/or Board levels, public speaking, high level strategic planning, collaboration with subordinates to develop professional development plans, and experience engaging broad stakeholders groups (e.g., business, professional, academic and/or Native Hawaiian communities).Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted by OHA as a substitute for the Education, Training and/or Experience requirements outlined above.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have working knowledge of:- History of Native Hawaiian lands and trusts, as well as legal issues and court decisions relevant to Native Hawaiian social, cultural, educational, economic and political issues and trends;
- Relevant (to OHA's context) state and federal laws, regulations, policies, standards and practices;
- Legislative proceedings, practices, and requirements;
- Federal and state court/judicial and other legal proceedings, practices, and requirements;
- Agency proceedings, practices and requirements (e.g., administrative rules, federal rule-making);
- Other contexts, including organizations aligned to Native Hawaiian interests (e.g., American Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, Pacific Islanders, indigenous peoples);
- Relevant (to OHA's context) executive, judicial, legislative working dynamics (e.g., and federal/state agency, inter-agency, department, division, branch, section); and
- Community development methods and approaches.
Must have general knowledge of:- Human resources management;
- Office management;
- Data and records management; and
- Process improvement methodologies
Must have skills delivering or providing executive oversight in:- Conducting complex research and analyses of policies, community issues, positions, and trends;
- Developing and executing legal strategies to achieve outcomes (including oversight of complex legal research and analysis, investigation and dissemination of findings, and litigation in federal and/or state courts or other formal legal or judicial proceedings);
- Developing and executing political strategies to achieve outcomes (including writing legislation and lobbying);
- Communicating, presenting, defending and coalescing advocacy initiatives with community stakeholders, constituencies, beneficiaries, performance partners, and other groups;
- Developing and leveraging community support strategies, including community advocacy capacity building;
- Developing community awareness and understanding and strengthening support of critical change issues (including developing, using, and leveraging coalitions built across broad spectrums);
- Writing/editing advocacy collateral (e.g., op-ed, articles for professional journals, other high-profile publications, social media dissemination);
- Negotiating favorable agreements;
- Coalescing and facilitating a wide range of affinity, interest, community based member groups toward a common purpose; and
- Speaking and presenting persuasively in public on matters and in contexts under the direction of Ka Pouhana or Board Chair.
How To Apply
To apply for this position:
Download, complete and submit a fillable application form (found on our website) along with a resume and cover letter to:
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817Attention: Human Resources
Or via email: ...@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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,432.00 - $129,456.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Honolulu, HI 96817: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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