Job Details

Salary: $4,590.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 25-204TO
Department: 1st Circuit
Opening Date: 09/21/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 25-204TO, Court Operations Specialist II (Training & Education), SR-18, Honolulu, Oahu.

This position requires a current, valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Note: Multi-level recruitments are being conducted at the Court Operations Specialist II, III, IV & V (Training & Education) levels to fill one vacancy. Please visit our website at to view the job announcements and minimum qualification requirements for the other levels.
Summary of Duties

Assists higher level Court Operations Specialists in assessing existing court program operations to develop, implement and evaluate modifications to guidelines, policies, procedures, standards and work methods necessary for effective and efficient operations. Additionally, the position will assist with the development and conducting of training and education activities focused on newly created or updated standardized policies, operating procedures, and guidelines, and will also assist in performing a range of educational functions to improve employee morale and productivity; and perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, or
progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which has provided a general background of the type and quality described below may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

General Experience: Applicants must possess six (6) months of progressively responsible technical work experience which involved analyzing, interpreting or evaluating technical material (e.g., statutes, rules and regulations); solving technical problems through the application of problem solving methods and techniques, such as identifying the problem and pertinent causal factors, developing and evaluating alternative solutions, and recommending/implementing an appropriate course of action; and writing narrative reports.

For example, qualifying technical experience may include, but is not limited to, responsibility for supervising or overseeing the operational activities of a unit or section whose primary function is the preparation and/or processing of legal documents OR technical experience which involved applying and interpreting technical material such as statute, rules, policies where no precedents are available.

Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of: education theory and methods, with a specific focus on adult education; curriculum design, instructional design, course assessment and evaluation techniques; the legal system, specifically the courts; research legal subject areas; office methods and procedures; problem solving techniques; communication skills and methods; organization techniques and project management. Proficiency in the use of word processing spreadsheet, database management and presentation software.

Ability to: work independently with limited supervision; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; effectively communicate and negotiate with Judiciary employees and outside presenters; plan work efficiently and in conjunction with established goals and objectives; establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, administrators and committees; plan, organize, conduct and evaluate education programs; organize multiple tasks and priorities; learn and implement new concepts; adapt to change; interpret and effectively communicate policies and procedures; instruct individuals and groups; interpret policies governing judicial education to advisory committees and program participants; and act in a lead capacity for projects and program areas.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

1. Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a Master's degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substituted for one and one-half (1½) years of Specialized Experience.

2. Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a Ph.D. degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience.

3. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience.

Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: A current, valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle is required.
Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to ...@courts.hawaii.gov, or mail to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
  
• 21 vacation leave days per year
  
• 21 sick leave days per year
  
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
  
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
  
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
  
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
  
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Driver's License: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Do you have a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle?
If you answered yes, provide a copy of your driver's license with your application.

• Yes
• No

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Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree; OR progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which has provided a general background of the type and quality described below may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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General Experience Requirement: Applicants must possess one-half year (6 months) of progressively responsible technical work experience which involved analyzing, interpreting or evaluating technical material (e.g., statutes, rules and regulations); solving technical problems through the application of problem solving methods and techniques, such as identifying the problem and pertinent causal factors, developing and evaluating alternative solutions, and recommending/implementing an appropriate course of action; and writing narrative reports.

If you have general experience as described above, provide examples of your work experience which clearly shows how you meet this requirement. In your description, indicate where you obtained this experience by listing the employer name, job title, dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week.
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Desired Qualifications: Although not required, please describe in detail your experience of the following:
If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "None" in the space below.

Knowledge of: education theory and methods, with a specific focus on adult education; curriculum design, instructional design, course assessment and evaluation techniques; the legal system, specifically the courts; research legal subject areas; office methods and procedures; problem solving techniques; communication skills and methods; organization techniques and project management. Proficiency in the use of word processing spreadsheet, database management and presentation software.

Ability to: work independently with limited supervision; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; effectively communicate and negotiate with Judiciary employees and outside presenters; plan work efficiently and in conjunction with established goals and objectives; establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, administrators and committees; plan, organize, conduct and evaluate education programs; organize multiple tasks and priorities; learn and implement new concepts; adapt to change; interpret and effectively communicate policies and procedures; instruct individuals and groups; interpret policies governing judicial education to advisory committees and program participants; act in a lead capacity for projects and program areas.
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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents by email, mail or attaching them to your online application at the time of application. If these documents are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.

• I understand and will submit the required information.
• I will not be submitting supporting documents and understand that my application may be rejected for being incomplete.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

Required Question