Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialist Iv, Iii, Ii, And I - Downtown, Oahu

State of Hawai'i • Island of Oahu, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Hawaii is hiring Disability Compensation Enforcement Specialists at Levels I through IV for a full-time position in Downtown Honolulu, Oahu. The recruitment may close once 30 applications are received.

At Level IV, the specialist independently conducts difficult to highly complex enforcement activities to prevent and detect violations of Hawaii State Disability Compensation laws, rules, and regulations, or supervises and participates in enforcement assignments. At Level III, the specialist independently performs the full range of enforcement activities, prepares reports of findings and evaluations, and recommends corrective or punitive actions. At Level II, the specialist performs simple to moderately difficult enforcement activities under close supervision in an advanced trainee capacity. At Level I, the specialist receives orientation and training, performing simple and routine work under close supervision.

All levels require a bachelor's degree or qualifying equivalent experience and legal authorization to work in the United States. The required specialized experience varies by level: none for Level I, six months for Level II, one and a half years for Level III, and two and a half years for Level IV. Applicants must meet the requirements for the level sought as of the application date. Hiring rates depend on available funds, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

• Legal authorization for unrestricted employment in the United States as a citizen, national, permanent resident alien, or person otherwise eligible under federal law.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or qualifying experience substituted year-for-year for education. Qualifying background must demonstrate ability to write clear, comprehensive reports and documents; interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
• Specialized experience in progressively responsible enforcement work investigating, enforcing, and promoting compliance with Hawaii State Disability Compensation laws, rules, and regulations involving Workers’ Compensation, Temporary Disability Insurance, or Pre-Paid Health Care: Level I requires none; Level II requires six months; Level III requires one and a half years; Level IV requires two and a half years.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate ability to collect facts and pertinent information through document examination and interviews, and to prepare investigation reports and recommendations.
• For Level III, at least one year of experience must involve enforcement of two of the three Disability Compensation laws, rules, and regulations.
• For Level IV, at least two years of required experience must involve enforcement of at least two of the three Disability Compensation laws, rules, and regulations, including at least one year of experience comparable in scope, complexity, and difficulty to Level III.
• Qualifying progressively responsible enforcement experience involving laws, rules, and regulations affecting or relating to employees or employee-employer relationships may substitute for specialized experience at a rate of one year for six months, up to a maximum of six months.
• Experience is calculated based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks; part-time experience is prorated and hours above 40 per week are not credited.
• Applicants must meet the requirements for the position level sought as of the application date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enforcement activities to prevent and detect violations of Hawaii State Disability Compensation laws, rules, and regulations.
• At Level IV, independently conduct difficult to highly complex enforcement work, or supervise and participate in enforcement assignments.
• At Level III, perform the full range of enforcement activities independently.
• Prepare reports of findings and evaluations.
• Recommend corrective and/or punitive actions.
• At Level II, perform simple to moderately difficult enforcement activities under close supervision in an advanced trainee capacity.
• At Level I, receive orientation and training and perform simple and routine enforcement work under close supervision.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level