Job Details

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Number OHHI-25154 is located in Downtown and is with the Department of Health. The Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project is a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process and fast‑tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawaiʻi.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the United States. Applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review. Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted for an interview. All applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non‑selection by the department. The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Salary

• Level III: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR‑20, Step D to I)
• Level IV: $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR‑22, Step D to I)

Human Resources Specialist III Responsibilities

Performs moderately difficult work of a technical nature in one or more of the functional areas of human resources management (Classification and Pay; Recruitment, Examination and Placement; Training and Employee Management Training; Human Resources Administration Services; and Labor Relations) and performs other related duties as assigned.

Human Resources Specialist IV Responsibilities

Performs human resources assignments which regularly encompass complex problems combined with the responsibility for management advisory service and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization to work in the United States.
• Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university for both levels.
• Specialized Experience: For Level III, one and a half years of professional work experience; for Level IV, two and a half years of professional work experience in human resources management functions (recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, pay or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, human resources program development and services, labor relations, and human resources research).
• Substitutions allowed as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 808‑587‑0936 for assistance. To view the complete requirements in their entirety, click: CLICK HERE.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program is a federal program that encourages 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, click:

Electronic Notification to Applicants

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. Applicants should ensure that their email address is current, secure, and readily accessible. Failure to check email in a timely manner may result in missed notifications.

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. In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaiʻi may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person at their own expense.

Contact

For assistance with disability accommodations or additional questions, call 808‑587‑0936.