Court Operations Specialist III - Honolulu

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation leave 21 days

Sick leave 21 days

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Hawaii State Judiciary seeks a Court Operations Specialist III in Honolulu. The position independently conducts complex studies, develops new or revised procedures, reviews programs for effectiveness and sound practices, and analyzes the impact of proposed legislation on court operations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and 1½ years of specialized professional work in policy analysis, program evaluation, or court administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work (substitution for degree allowed).
• 1½ years of specialized professional work in policy analysis, program evaluation, or court administration.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts complex studies and analyses to develop or revise procedures.
• Reviews court programs for effectiveness and sound practices.
• Assesses impact of proposed legislation on court operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-115TO, Court Operations Specialist III, SR-20*, Honolulu, Oahu.

Salary rate effective July 1, 2026.

Note: Multi-level recruitments are being conducted for the Court Operations Specialist positions. Please visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiijud to view the job announcements and minimum qualification requirements for the other levels.

Summary of Duties

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

Specialized Experience

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.

Substitution Of Education For Specialized Experience

• Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a Master's degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substituted for one and one-half (1½) years of Specialized Experience.
• Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a Ph.D. degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience.
• Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience.

Selective Certification Requirement – Driver's License

For some positions, applicants must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [e-mail], or mail to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Education: 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. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

Benefits

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: https://studentaid.gov/

The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.