GENERAL PROFESSIONAL IV (INVESTIGATOR) - EWA, OAHU (OHHI)

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. Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program 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. Recruitment Number OHHI-26019 This vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Land Management Division. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Salary: $5,369 to $6,535 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.The General Professional IV independently performs complex professional work which involves considerable research and analysis of a variety of issues, identification of various options and recommendation of the most viable solution. This position is located in the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), Land Management Division, Enforcement Section. The Enforcement Section is responsible for investigating complaints from the public and government agencies dealing with trespassing and other misuses of Hawaiian home lands. The Section also initiates actions to evict trespassers. The primary purpose of this position is to investigate and prevent illegal activities occurring on Hawaiian home lands. Duties and responsibilities of this position includes responding to complex complaints received from members of the public; conducting investigations of unauthorized uses of Hawaiian home lands; participating with law enforcement agencies to restrict illegal activities; preparing reports relative to enforcement matters; participating in special field inspections to ensure that individuals comply with the terms and conditions of their agreements with the Department, among other things; and performing 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: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. General Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill . Such experience must have involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action. The experience must have been comparable to the General Professional III in the State service and must have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position to be filled. The General Professional III independently performs moderately complex professional work which involves performing research and analysis in order to identify problems and recommend appropriate solutions in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, techniques and methods. Selective Certification Requirement ( Investigator Experience ) : In order to effectively perform the professional duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess the ability to handle cases in which initiative, resourcefulness, and independent judgement are required; think logically and objectively; and analyze facts, evidence, and information to arrive at sound conclusions. Applicants must also possess investigative writing skills . Based on the duties and responsibilities, as well as the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position, certification of eligible individuals shall be restricted to applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements of the General Professional IV class of work, and whose professional work experience includes one (1) year of investigative work, which involved writing narrative reports; reading, comprehending, interpreting, and evaluating technical subjects; applying problem-solving methods and techniques; and recommending courses of action. Such Investigator Experience may have been gained c oncurrently with, or in a separate capacity from , the aforementioned General Experience. 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. Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitution as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. This does not apply for the Investigator Experience. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety , please CLICK HERE .

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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, please 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 as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

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. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Hawaiʻi