INVESTIGATOR II - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaii, Department of the Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) in Hilo seeks an Investigator II for civil, administrative and criminal investigations. This permanent full-time position offers on-site work on Hawaii Island with opportunities to advance under supervision.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and six months of professional investigative experience, plus the ability to analyze facts and prepare clear reports while interacting with others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Six months of progressive professional investigative experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise investigations into civil, administrative and/or criminal matters.
• Gather information, prepare reports, and assist with case development.
• Work under supervision with increasing independence as experience grows.

Skills

Initiative and judgment

Analytical thinking

Written & oral reporting

Tact and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0355The current vacancy position is a permanent full-time position with the

Department of the Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) located in Hilo, Hawaii Island.

Recruitment InformationRecruitment Number 26-0355The current vacancy position is a permanent full-time position with the Department of the Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) located in Hilo, Hawaii Island.Salary:$4,725 per month (SR-18, Step D)This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.Duties SummaryPositions in the Investigator series perform and/or supervise investigations concerned with suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements.The Investigator II levelperforms a limited range of investigative activities in the prevention and detection of violations of laws, rules and regulations falling within an agency's jurisdiction; gathers information; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.As the advanced trainee, assignments are limited in nature and scope. Positions in this class work with higher level investigators and may be assigned segments of investigative cases. Investigators at this level observe higher level investigators, study assigned case materials, interview people to verify facts or obtain specific information, secure documentary evidence and learn and apply investigative principles and techniques, all in preparation for work at higher levels. Close supervision is received on unusual or difficult assignments, with supervision and guidance gradually diminishing as the investigator gains experience. Completed work is reviewed for technical accuracy and adequacy and to assess the investigator's work progress.Minimum Qualification RequirementsTo qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:Legal Authorization To WorkThe 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.Basic Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.Specialized Experience: Six (6) monthsof progressively responsible professional investigativeexperience which demonstrated:

• Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data;
• Ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;
• Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner; and
• Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.

Substitutions Allowed:Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.Driver's License:Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The current vacancy position has this requirement.The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. 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 808-587-1111 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe 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.