DISABILITY COMPENSATION ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST IV, III, II, AND I - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

About the role

The Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist positions are full-time roles located in Downtown Honolulu, Oahu. Applications will remain open until 30 applications are received. This recruitment may close at any time.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts a variety of difficult to highly complex enforcement activities for the prevention and detection of violations of the Hawaii State Disability Compensation laws, rules and regulations as a primary work assignment and performs other duties as required.
• Supervises and participates in performing enforcement assignments for the prevention and detection of violations to the Hawaii State Disability Compensation laws, rules and regulations; and performs other duties as required.
• Performs a variety of enforcement activities ranging from simple to moderately difficult under close supervision in an advanced trainee capacity; and performs other duties as required.
• Serves in a trainee capacity receiving orientation and training in disability compensation enforcement activities; performs simple and routine work under close supervision; and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Bachelor's Degree: Required for all levels.
• Specialized Experience:
  • Level IV: Two and a half (2 ½) years of specialized experience required.
  • Level III: One and a half (1 ½) years of specialized experience required.
  • Level II: One-half (1/2) year of specialized experience required.
  • Level I: No specialized experience required.
• Enforcement Work Experience:
  • Progressively responsible enforcement work experience which involved investigating, enforcing and promoting compliance with Hawaii State Disability Compensation laws, rules and regulations (Workers’ Compensation, Temporary Disability Insurance or Pre-Paid Health Care).
  • For the class Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist III, at least one (1) year of the work experience must have involved enforcement of two of the three Disability Compensation laws, rules and regulations.
  • For the classes Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist IV, at least two (2) years of the required work experience must have involved enforcement of at least two of the three Disability Compensation laws, rules and regulations cited above.
  • For Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist IV, at least one (1) year of experience must have involved enforcement work comparable in scope, complexity and difficulty to the next lower level (Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist Ill).

Qualifications

• Substitution Allowed: Progressively responsible enforcement work experience which involved investigating, enforcing and promoting compliance with laws, rules and regulations affecting or relating to employees or which relate to relationships between employees and employers may be substituted for the Specialized Experience required on the basis of one (1) year of such law enforcement experience for six (6) months of Specialized Experience up to a maximum of six (6) months.

Benefits

Salary: Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist IV ($5,527 to $6,728 monthly, SR-22, Step D to I)

Consideration may be given at the III, II, and I level: Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist III ($5,107 to $6,221 monthly, SR-20, Step D to I), Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist II ($4,725 monthly, SR-18, Step D), Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist I ($4,368 monthly, SR-16, Step D)

Pay

Pay rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

The schedule for these positions is full-time.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation e
• ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: 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.
• 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.