UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ASSISTANT III - KONA, HAWAII

Unemployment Insurance Assistant

Recruitment Number DLIR-2026-090 - Position is full-time and located in Kona, Island of Hawaii. This job posting will remain open until 15 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Salary: $3,333 - $4,221 per month (SR-09, Step C to I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

As an entry level Unemployment Insurance Assistant, receives training in the philosophy, objectives and provisions of the Unemployment Insurance laws and programs, procedures, methods and techniques used to accomplish the various work processes; performs the less complex work.

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. Education/Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent OR experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions and a high degree of verbal skill in addition to the ability to make basic mathematical computations, including percentages and averages. This experience may be met from part-time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full-time normal work basis. General Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible general office clerical experience which involved some public contact.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.

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 visit

The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) 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.

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.

A summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Other Leaves, Health Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Premium Conversion Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Transportation Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Social Security, Promotions & Transfers, Training & Continuing Education, Travel Expenses, Incentive & Service Awards, Union & Collective Bargaining.