Hawaii SB1378 exempts certain Hawaii Emergency Management Agency positions from civil service to facilitate hiring.

Hawaii SB1378 aims to address staffing shortages in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency by exempting specific positions from civil service. This change is intended to expedite the hiring process for critical roles within the agency, ensuring that experienced and qualified personnel can be recruited more efficiently. The bill specifically targets the emergency management specialist series positions at level V and higher, allowing for more flexible recruitment and retention strategies.

Hawaii SB1378 exempts certain Hawaii Emergency Management Agency positions from civil service to facilitate hiring.

Hawaii SB1378 aims to address staffing shortages in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency by exempting specific positions from civil service. This change is intended to expedite the hiring process for critical roles within the agency, ensuring that experienced and qualified personnel can be recruited more efficiently. The bill specifically targets the emergency management specialist series positions at level V and higher, allowing for more flexible recruitment and retention strategies.