Investigator III And IV - Oahu

State of Hawai'i•Island of Oahu, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Human Services is recruiting for permanent, full-time Investigator III and IV positions in Ewa, Oahu. The recruitment will remain open until 40 applications are received and may close at any time. Applicants may be placed on the eligible list for every level for which they qualify; the list may be used to fill the current vacancies and future vacancies. Hiring rates depend on available funds, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Investigator III conducts investigations related to an agency investigative program, prevents or detects violations within the agency’s jurisdiction, investigates complaints, develops and secures information or evidence, prepares reports, and performs related duties. Investigator IV is the journeyman level and independently performs or supervises investigations that are complex and broad in scope. The investigator determines case approaches, gathers evidence or information, prepares reports, coordinates with law enforcement officers and other agencies, and performs related duties. The examination is unassembled and based on an evaluation and rating of education and experience. In-person interviews or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the hiring agency’s discretion; referred applicants must attend in person at their own expense if required. Some positions require a valid driver’s license at appointment; one current vacancy has this requirement. The State of Hawaii provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants are subject to the State’s legal authorization to work requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
For Level III: 1.5 years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience demonstrating initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, judgment, analytical ability, clear written and oral reporting, tact, discretion, and the ability to obtain others’ cooperation and confidence.
For Level IV: 2.5 years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience demonstrating initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, judgment, analytical ability, clear written and oral reporting, tact, discretion, and the ability to obtain others’ cooperation and confidence.
For Level IV, supervisory aptitude is required; strong affirmative evidence of supervisory abilities or potential may satisfy this requirement in place of actual supervisory experience.
Meet the State of Hawaii’s legal authorization to work requirements.
A valid driver’s license is required at appointment for some positions, including one current vacancy.
Relevant substitutions described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations concerning suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative, or criminal laws, rules, regulations, or other legal requirements.
Prevent and detect violations within the agency’s jurisdiction.
Investigate complaints filed by the public or others.
Collect, develop, and secure facts, evidence, and other pertinent information.
Determine investigative approach and gather supporting evidence or information for complex cases.
Prepare clear reports of investigative findings.
Coordinate investigations with law enforcement officers and other agencies.
Supervise investigations, where applicable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.