INVESTIGATOR III - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i seeks a permanent full‑time Investigator III with the Department of the Attorney General, CSEA, in Hilo, Hawaii Island. The role conducts investigations into civil, administrative and criminal matters as assigned and may supervise others.

Salary ranges from $5,107 to $6,221 per month (SR-20, Step D to I). Hiring rates depend on funds, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Continuous recruitment may close at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 1.5 years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience with demonstrated initiative, judgment, and ability to analyze facts.
• Strong written and oral reporting and presentation skills.
• Tact, discretion, and ability to gain cooperation and confidence of others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations related to civil, administrative and criminal laws.
• Develop and secure information or evidence and prepare reports.

Skills

Initiative

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Tact

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0354

The 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: $5,107 to $6,221 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

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

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.

Positions 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 III level conducts investigations pertaining to an agency's investigative program; prevents and/or detects violations of laws, rules and regulations within an agency’s jurisdiction; investigates complaints filed by the public or others; develops and secures information or evidence; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work: 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.
• Basic Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated:
  • A. Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data;
  • B. The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;
  • C. Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner; and
  • D. 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) 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Electronic Notification to Applicants

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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.

In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

For Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.