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Join to apply for the INVESTIGATOR III AND IV - OAHU role at State of Hawaiʻi.

Recruitment Number OHHI-25013

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Salary:

Level III - $4,858 to $5,918 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
Level IV - $5,258 to $6,399 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Duties Summary:

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.

Level III: Conducts investigations pertaining to an agency's investigative program; prevents and/or detects violations of laws, rules and regulations within an agency's jurisdiction; investigates complaints filed by the public or others; develops and secures information or evidence; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Level IV: 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.

Minimum Qualification 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: One and one-half (1-1/2) years for Level III, and two and one-half (2-1/2) years for Level IV, of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated:

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

Supervisory Aptitude: For Level IV, supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted.

Driver's License: Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Other Information: The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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.

TESTING INFORMATION: 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Government Administration