Investigator Iv - Lihue, Kauai

Recruitment Number 26-0357

The current vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Human Services.

Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Note:

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.

Positions in the Investigator series perform and/or supervise investigations concerned with suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements.

The Investigator IV level represents the journeyman level in the State service.

This level assumes full responsibility for performing investigations characterized by their complex nature and broad scope.

Level IV independently performs and/or supervises investigations involving suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements within an agency's jurisdiction; determines case approach and gathers supporting evidence or information; prepares reports; coordinates with law enforcement officers and other agencies; and performs other related duties as assigned.

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

Legal Authorization to Work:
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.

Basic Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized

Experience:

Two and one-half (2 1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated:

• A. Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data;
• B. The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;
• C. Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner;
• D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.

Supervisory Aptitude:
Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.

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

Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

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.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM:
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, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-service

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TESTING INFORMATION:
The examination for this recruitment will be…