560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
The HLID Project Assistant works under the direction of the HLID Project Coordinator and assists
with project, contract and construction management for the Halawa-Luluku Interpretive
Development Project (the “Project”). The Project’s purpose is to mitigate the adverse impacts to
the natural and cultural resources caused in association with the construction of Interstate H-3.
1. Project Management
a. Effectively records, communicates, and exchanges information with community members
and other stakeholders through discussions, interviews and meetings that may occur in
public, semi-public and private forums.
b. Provides administrative and logistics support required for the successful
implementation of project activities.
c. Assists with preparation of Project work plans, budget work sheets, project
schedule, and related operational planning and administrative documents in
conformance with Federal, State and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (“OHA”)
policies, procedures, regulations and compliance related issues.
d. Assists with the development of a Stewardship Management Plan(s) for individual
project sites and collaboration with the State of Hawaii Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, selected Stewards, the OHA and
other stakeholders.
e. Assists with the overall development of Preservation Plans, Site Assessments and
any other project deliverable due to the Hawai’i Department of Transportation
(“HDOT”) pursuant to the HDOT Cooperative Agreement.
f. Assists staff in complying with the HLID Safety & Health Plan, and completion of
required safety trainings and protocols for any fieldwork performed. Report job
hazards and update safety protocols as needed.
g. Assists with planning and conducting meetings with a wide variety of public,
private, government, and stakeholder groups or individuals which include a diverse
Hawaiian community constituency.
h. Formally communicates with stakeholders, community members, other agencies,
and private entities when needed to facilitate Project tasks and Project related
issues.
i. Builds and maintains effective working relationships between OHA key leadership,
Project stakeholders and the Hawaiian community.
j. Assists in ensuring that information and business workflow moves effectively
through the Project once priorities and decisions are communicated.
k. Assists with oral and written presentations and briefings as needed.
l. Assists OHA Compliance division with historic and environmental compliance
issues related to the Project.
m. Assists with the strategic, financial, and operational aspects of Project, ensuring
projects are completed on time, to specification and within budget through effective
plan implementation.
n. Familiarity with the process for preserving, protecting, rehabilitating, and
reconstructing significant archaeological and/or cultural sites.
o. Assists with the management of the budget and accounting for all funds received
through the Cooperative Agreement with the HDOT.
p. Assist with and manage payments for consultant services by reviewing work for
satisfactory completion and processing invoices.
q. Assists with providing project updates to OHA managers, directors, and
administration.
2. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and
directives of the HLID Project Coordinator, Land and Property Manager, Resource
Management Land Assets Division Director, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), and/or
Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).
3. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and
directives of the HLID Project Coordinator, Land and Property Manager, Resource
Management Land Assets Division Director, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), and/or
Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).
4. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.
5. Performs other duties as assigned by the HLID Project Coordinator or the Legacy Land
Manager.
1. Bachelor’s degree, technical degree, or certification in Project Management, Architecture,
Business, Environmental Science, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering or any
other field or discipline related to the job tasks to be performed.
2. Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in project management
including writing of project plans, progress reports and the creation of necessary instruments
and contracts.
3. Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and
experience may be accepted by OHA as a substitute for Education, Training and/or
Experience requirements.
To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a 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: ohahr@oha.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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