HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST III, IV AND V (WORKERS' COMPENSATION) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Recruitment Information

• Human Resources Specialist III - $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
• Human Resources Specialist IV - $5,369 to $6,535 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
• Human Resources Specialist V - $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

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

Duties Summary

The position is located in the Employee Claims Division of the Department of Human Resources Development, and participates in the administration of the State's self-insured workers' compensation program. The duties and responsibilities include handling complex cases on behalf of the employer, investigating possible abuses of workers' compensation claims, presenting cases for workers' compensation hearings, and conducting studies and making recommendations for the development and improvement of the workers' compensation system.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:
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.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Basic Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience: One and one half (1 1/2) years for level III, two and one half years (2 1/2) for level IV or three and one-half (3 1/2) years for level V of professional work experience in one or any combination of human resources management functions, i.e., 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.

Selective Certification - Workers' Compensation Claims Management Experience:
One and one half years (1 1/2) for level III, two and one half years (2 1/2) for level IV or three and one half (3 1/2) years for level V of progressively responsible professional work experience in the area of workers' compensation, which involved investigating and monitoring questionable/complex claims; recommending/determining the employer's position; preparing and recommending settlement offers and negotiating settlements; developing the employer's case and representing the employer in hearings on contested cases.

Supervisory Aptitude: For level V only, 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.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, .

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Other Information

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.

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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

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.

, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.