Workers' Hearings Officer V; Iii, Ii

Position Overview

Workers’ Compensation Hearings Officer V (III, II, I) – State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Disability Compensation Division, Oahu. Full-time, on-site interviews may be required.

• Conduct independent examination of complex workers’ compensation claims and administrative hearings.
• Determine benefits, issue awards, and provide consultative services to claimants, insurers, and employers.
• Prepare clear reports, interpret laws and regulations, and recommend actions.
• Assist junior staff in claims preparation and training.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience:
  
  General experience of 1½ years for Levels V and III, ½ year for Level II; no general experience for Level I.
• Specialized experience:
  Two years for Level V; none for Levels II, I.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HAWAII State Workers’ Compensation laws, ability to write comprehensive reports, interpret complex written material, and solve problems logically.

Apply online at DLIR website. Mail completed application and supplemental questions to:
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Office
830 Punchbowl St., Room 415
Honolulu, HI 96813. Ensure application is legible, complete, and signed; unsigned applications may be ineligible.

Applications received after the posting date or without signature will not be considered.