GENERAL PROFESSIONAL V (INVESTIGATOR) - EWA, OAHU

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 25-0400 - This vacancy is located in the Land Management Division, Enforcement Section of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE RECEIPT OF 18 APPLICATIONS.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

The current vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position located in Ewa, Oahu.

Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

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

Requirements

The General Professional V independently performs highly complex professional work; supervises a staff of professional workers comparable to the IV level; serves as a project or team leader (e.g., initiates and completes highly complex projects, coordinates and directs a team of lower level professional workers, ensures accuracy and timely completion of work); or serves as a senior specialist requiring specialized technical knowledge in a particular subject matter area; and performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is located within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), Land Management Division, Enforcement Section. The Enforcement Section is responsible for investigating complaints from the public and government agencies dealing with trespassing and other misuses of Hawaiian home lands. The Section also initiates actions to evict trespassers.

The purpose of this position is to determine if lease violations are occurring and to protect DHHL property and assets from unauthorized use. Duties and responsibilities of this position include investigating highly complex complaints of alleged illegal activity, analyzing documents regarding lease conditions, status of lands and other relevant information to determine compliance with terms and conditions of lease agreements, composing clear and comprehensive reports detailing investigative findings and recommendations; and coordinating with law enforcement agencies to resolve and prevent illegal activity on Department lands, among other things; and performing other related duties as assigned. This position also serves as a working supervisor for the Enforcement Section.

Qualifications

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: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

General Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional work experience which required a high degree of analytical skill. Such experience must have involved gathering, evaluating and analyzing facts and other pertinent information required to resolve problems and/or to determine and recommend appropriate courses of action; demonstrated the ability to elicit information orally and in writing; reading, comprehending, interpreting and evaluating technical subjects, analysis or proposals; and applying problem solving methods and techniques, such as defining and analyzing problems, identifying alternative courses of action, using judgment in determining appropriate alternatives; and preparing clear and concise written reports and recommendations for action.

The experience must have been comparable to the General Professional IV in the State service AND must have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position to be filled:
The General Professional IV independently performs complex professional work which involves considerable research and analysis of a variety of issues, identification of various options and recommendation of the most viable solution.

Selective Certification Requirement (Investigator Experience): In order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess working knowledge of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921, as amended (HHCA), the DHHL Administrative Rules, and departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, applicants must have the ability to handle complex cases in which a high degree of initiative, resourcefulness, and independent judgment are required; think logically and objectively; and analyze facts, evidence, and information to arrive at sound conclusions. Finally, applicants must possess investigative writing skills.

Based on the duties and responsibilities, as well as the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position, certification of eligible individuals shall be restricted to applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements of the General Professional V class of work, and whose professional work experience includes ONE (1) year of investigative work demonstrating a working knowledge of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921, as amended, DHHL Administrative Rules, and departmental policies and procedures. Experience must also involve the application of problem-solving methods and techniques, recommendation of courses of action; and composition of narrative reports

Such Investigator Experience may have been gained concurrently with, or in a separate capacity from, the aforementioned General Experience.

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.

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

Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitution as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
This does not apply for the Investigator Experience.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Additional 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 808-587-0936 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 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 their 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.

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