Director of 'Oiwi Resources - Houston, United States - County of Maui

Description

Background:

In November 2022, Maui County residents voted in favor of establishing a Department of 'Oiwi Resources to implement programs to ensure proper management of 'Oiwi (native) cultural resources, including the Hawaiian language, place names, historical and archival materials, cultural sites, 'Oiwi and burials, and the variety of natural resources used in cultural practices; and in collaboration with the Planning Director on revisions to the general plan and long range planning programs effective July 1, 2024.

Appointed Position:

The director of 'Oiwi resources shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council and may be removed by the mayor.

The director shall be experienced in Native Hawaiian cultural resource management, Native Hawaiian cultural practices in the county, and proficient in the Hawaiian language.

The director must have had five years of experience in a leadership capacity. For more information on the appointment process, see

Charter of the County of Maui


Concurrent Recruitment:
Concurrently, the County is also recruiting for a Deputy Director of the Department of 'Oiwi Resources.

Prospective applicants should carefully evaluate the roles and responsibilities of each position, and only apply for the position that best suits their qualifications and interests.

Pursuant to the Charter, the Director of the Department of 'Oiwi Resources shall:

Be the administrative head of the department of 'Oiwi resources.

Collaborate with the mayor, the executive branch, and the council to ensure proper management of 'Oiwi resources throughout the county.

Design and implement programs to care for and develop 'Oiwi resources.

Guide the county in the correct usage of the Hawaiian language, including place names, and the integration of Hawaiian language within county functions.

Promote healthy ecosystems through natural-cultural resource regeneration, protection, and sustainable utilization.
Advise state and federal agencies on all programs and projects that affect 'Oiwi resources in the county.

Report to the mayor and council annually on the county's overall performance in meeting 'Oiwi resources objectives and any issues that could be addressed by ordinance.

Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the mayor or managing director. (Amended July 1, 2024).

The director shall be experienced in Native Hawaiian cultural resource management, Native Hawaiian cultural practices in the county, and proficient in the Hawaiian language.

The director must have had five years of experience in a leadership capacity.
Salary
The salary for the Director of the Department of 'Oiwi Resources is established by the Salary Commission.

The Salary Commission has set an annual salary of

$119,700

for the Director of the Department of 'Oiwi Resources, and the Deputy Director has an annual salary of

$107,730 .

How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications identified above should submit a cover letter, resume, three reference letters, and other supporting materials or documentation by email only to

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In the cover letter, applicants should briefly describe how their education, skills and experience relate to the position description and meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Applicants have until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024 to submit the required materials for consideration.
For any questions relating to this recruitment, contact the Department of Management at

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