INVESTIGATOR IV - LIHUE, KAUAI

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i Department of Human Services is seeking an Investigator IV to perform and supervise investigations of civil, administrative, and/or criminal violations. The role represents the journeyman level, with full responsibility for complex investigations and coordination with law enforcement and other agencies.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2.5 years of progressive investigative experience, plus the ability to present findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization to Work: US employment eligibility required for Hawaii government positions.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: 2 1/2 years of professional investigative experience with demonstrated initiative and judgment.
• A. Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment to collect, assemble, and develop facts.
• B. Ability to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information to reach sound conclusions.
• C. Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of findings.
• D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining cooperation and confidence of others.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory potential acceptable in lieu of actual supervision.
• Substitutions Allowed: Substitutions as described in Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.
• Driver's License: Valid driver's license at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or supervise investigations involving civil, administrative and/or criminal violations.
• Independently determine case approach and gather supporting evidence.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies.
• Oversee investigations with broad scope and complex nature.

Skills

Investigative skills

Report writing

Communication

Decision making

Tact & discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0357

The current vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Human Services.

Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, 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 IV level represents the journeyman level in the State service.

This level assumes full responsibility for performing investigations characterized by their complex nature and broad scope.

Level IV independently performs and/or supervises investigations involving suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements within an agency's jurisdiction; determines case approach and gathers supporting evidence or information; prepares reports; coordinates with law enforcement officers and other agencies; and performs other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following 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: Two and one-half (2 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;
• D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.

Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

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, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

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.

Applicants are encouraged to submit your applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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.

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