Human Resources Specialist Iii, Iv And V - Workers Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0239 - The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Claims Division

Salary:

• Human Resources Specialist III - $5,248 to $6,393 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
• Human Resources Specialist IV - $5,680 to $6,914 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Human Resources Specialist V - $6,393 to $7,778 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

The position is located in the Employee Claims Division of the Department of Human Resources Development and participates in the administration of the State's self‑insured workers' compensation program. Duties and responsibilities include handling complex cases on behalf of the employer, investigating possible abuses of workers' compensation claims, presenting cases for workers' compensation hearings, and conducting studies and making recommendations for the development and improvement of the workers' compensation system.

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university.

• One and one half years (1 1/2) for level III
• Two and one half years (2 1/2) for level IV
• At the V Level, three and one half (3 1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the area of workers' compensation, which involved investigating, monitoring, analyzing, adjusting and settling insurance claims on behalf of the employer.

For level V only, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

If in‑person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.