Abstractor Ix Oahu

Recruitment Number 24-0066

Salary: $5,541 to $7,015 per month (SR-21, Step C to I)

Recruitment Information: This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy, and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This 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 Abstractor IX serves as head of a document review section in Land Court registration; examines conveyancing instruments and other documents, and issues Certificates of Title and memoranda of encumbrances; and performs other related duties as assigned. A position at this level makes final independent judgment and decisions on the issuance of Certificates of Title and the making of memoranda of encumbrances which are conclusive as to all matters contained therein.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

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

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience involving one or a combination of the following: (a) preparing; (b) reviewing; or (c) extracting information from legal documents and/or records dealing with real property ownership or transactions.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience involved in the examining and analyzing of real property ownership records and documents to determine and evidence title to real property.
• At least one year of Specialized Experience above must be comparable to the Abstractor VI level.

In view of the Abstractor VI: examines land titles by searching public records, examining legal documents, and summarizing and recording pertinent information that is essential to determining ownership and condition of title to land subject to acquisition by the State; prepares worksheets showing the history of the title and all encumbrances, restrictions and covenants affecting the titles; reviews land transaction documents for purposes of indexing information reflecting changes in land ownership or land titles;

and performs other duties as assigned.

• Two (2) years of supervisory work experience which included: planning, organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others; assigning and reviewing their work; advising them on difficult work problems; training and developing subordinates; and evaluating their work performance.

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

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please .

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  for assistance.

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-service

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.

We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

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…