HI SB714

Establishes a supervisory and professional job shadowing pilot project under the Department of Human Resources Development to prepare state employees for promotion to supervisory and professional positions.

Requires the pilot project to include a minimum time period for job shadowing, standardized performance evaluation, and supervisory or leadership training conducted by the department.

Authorizes the department to create temporary part-time positions to backfill duties of employees participating in the shadowing program, while maintaining their full health, retirement, and fringe benefits.

Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to implement the pilot project, with the director selecting a specific department to participate.

Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to submit a report to the legislature with findings, recommendations, and whether the pilot project should be made permanent, modified, or terminated.