Court Operations Specialist III - Honolulu

About the role

The Court Operations Specialist III independently conducts a variety of complex studies and assignments involving program development, development of new or revised procedures, review of programs for effectiveness and sound practices, legislation or impact of proposed legislation, and improvement of court program operations; and performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing, evaluating, developing, improving managerial policies, practices, systems, methods and procedures
• Evaluating and recommending solutions for problems within the court system
• Conducting studies and assignments related to program development and effectiveness
• Improving court program operations through analysis and recommendations

Requirements

• One and one-half (1½) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in one or combination of the following: analyzing, evaluating, developing, improving managerial policies, practices, systems, methods and procedures; and considering the relationships among resources, facilities, services, needs, and values; and/or independently performing professional work involving written analysis, evaluation and recommendations for problem resolution in a court or legal setting, or those social work or administrative programs of the courts.
• Examples of Type 2 professional work include assistant court administrator; social worker, data processing systems analyst, program budget analyst, program evaluation analyst, personnel management specialist, research statistician, planner, etc. with professional work experience in the court system.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Salary rate effective July 1, 2026.

Schedule

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Driver's License Requirement

Some positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Education Requirement

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.

Specialized Experience Requirement

One and one-half (1½) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in one or combination of the following: analyzing, evaluating, developing, improving managerial policies, practices, systems, methods and procedures; and considering the relationships among resources, facilities, services, needs, and values; and/or independently performing professional work involving written analysis, evaluation and recommendations for problem resolution in a court or legal setting, or those social work or administrative programs of the courts.

Allowable Substitution - Advanced Degree

If you possess an advanced degree from an accredited college or university and would like to use the degree to substitute for some or all of the required Specialized Experience, please provide the following information:

• Name of the school and date your degree was awarded.
• Type of degree conferred, i.e. Master's, Juris Doctor, etc.
• Your major.

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. Your application may be rejected if we are unable to verify your degree. If you are selected, we will request 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.

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.