LABOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST I - MAUI

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The position is an entry, trainee level based in Wailuku, Maui, with on-the-job training in state and related federal labor laws, rules, and investigation methods. You will follow detailed instructions and have performance reviewed to ensure progress toward training objectives.

Candidates must understand written material, produce clear reports, and demonstrate the ability to apply laws and regulations. A valid driver’s license is required for compliance audits, and the role is full-time within

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Ability to write clear reports and read interpret complex written material.
• Driver’s license required for compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Receive formal and on-the-job training in state and related federal labor laws, rules and regulations, investigational techniques and methods.
• Perform simple and routine tasks under close supervision, with work reviewed for accuracy and adherence to training objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number DLIR-2026-080 - This position is full-time and located in Wailuku, Maui.

Salary: $4,368.00 per month (SR-16, Step D)

Duties Summary

This class represents the entry, trainee level. The work involves receiving formal and on-the-job training in State and related federal and county labor laws, rules and regulations, investigational techniques and methods and orientation relating to the objectives, policies and procedures of the program. Specific and detailed instructions are provided for performance of simple and routine tasks, and work is closely reviewed and evaluated for following directions, completeness and attainment of training objectives.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.

Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Note: Your calculation of experience must be based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve (12) months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six (6) months of experience, not one (1) year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve (12) months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one (1) year of experience, not one and a half (1 ½) years.

Basic Education Requirement

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Excess work experience as described under the Experience Requirements below or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Experience Requirement

Progressively responsible professional work experience which involved the application of labor laws and rules as a primary function, in performing investigations, and/or enforcing and promoting compliance with state laws and rules pertaining to wage and hour; wages and hours of employees on public works; payment of wages and other compensation; family leave; and child labor.

Quality of Experience

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Selective Certification: Driver’s License

Applicants must possess a valid Class 3 driver’s license to perform compliance audits.

Other Information

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

The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) 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.