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TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE (TDI)/HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST IV (III, II) – OAHU

State of Hawaii

(NCS) LABOR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Fresh

Location

Hawaii, 96813-2437

Salary

Not specified

Type

Closes

Open until filled

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves reviewing and approving health care plans and temporary disability insurance claims for employers and insurance companies in Hawaii to ensure they follow state laws.

Workers at higher levels handle complex reviews and decisions, while entry levels focus on examining claims and learning the process.

It's a good fit for detail-oriented people with a background in health care, insurance, or law who enjoy analytical work in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience on a year-for-year basis
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (citizen, national, permanent resident, or eligible under federal law)
  • Knowledge of Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) laws, health care regulations, and related state rules
  • Experience in reviewing and analyzing health care plans, insurance provisions, or collective bargaining agreements
  • Skills in claims examination, approval/denial processes, and complex health care plan reviews (for higher levels)
  • Ability to perform analytical and administrative work in a professional environment
  • Location-specific: Must be able to work in Honolulu, Hawaii, with possible in-person interviews

Full Job Description

This position is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. In person interviews may be required. Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This recruitment will remain open until 15 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.


TDI/Health Care Specialist IV (SR-22, Salary: $5,369 to $6,535 per month, Step D to I)


*Consideration may be given at III and II level :

TDI/Health Care Specialist III (SR-20, Salary: $4,961 to $6,043 per month, Step D to I)

TDI/Health Care Specialist II (SR-18, Salary: $4,590)


TO APPLY: Visit the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations website at: http://labor.hawaii.gov/jobs/

If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Office at DLIR.HRO.Admin@hawaii.gov

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Office .

Requirements

Temporary Disability Insurance/Health Care Specialist IV: Performs the most difficult and complex health care plans review and acceptance activities as a regular assignment; and performs other duties as required.

Temporary Disability Insurance/Health Care Specialist III: Reviews and recommends the approval or disapproval of plans and TDI provisions of collective bargaining agreements submitted by insurance carriers and employers to meet requirements of the TDI and Health Care laws, rules and regulations of the State; and performs other duties as required.

Temporary Disability Insurance/Health Care Specialist II: Performs the full range of Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) claims examination and denial of benefits review; assists and participates in the review of TDI and Health Care plans; receives advanced training; and performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: 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.

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: Education: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Excess work experience as described under Specialized Experience, or any other responsible administrative, professional, or other analytical work experience which would provide 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 for education 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.

General Experience: One-half (1/2) year of progressively responsible professional or other analytical work in claims examination which involved fact-finding, analysis and evaluation to determine eligibility and/or compensability; the interpretation and application of relevant laws, rules and regulations; and dealing effectively with individuals to elicit information orally and in writing.

Specialized Experience:

Level IV : Two (2) years of specialized experience is required.

Level III : One (1) year of specialized experience is required.

Level II : No specialized experience is required.

Specialized Experience: Knowledge and application of the Temporary Disability Insurance and/or Pre-paid Health Care laws, rules and regulations, which involved analyzing, explaining, applying and interpreting those laws, rules and regulations, and pertinent rulings, precedents, and related criteria.

Examples of acceptable specialized work experience include but are not limited to:

  • Examining and approving or disapproving claims for government-mandated benefits and developing or reviewing employers’ plans which may include self-developed plans and/or collective bargaining agreements providing such benefits; and/or • Reviewing or developing health care plans concerned with ensuring their conformance with statutory requirements, as a regular work assignment; and/or the enforcement of both state and/or federal regulatory laws.
  • Reviewing complex documentation for accuracy and completeness and which demonstrates the ability to understand and apply state and/or federal regulatory laws.
  • Click here to view Minimum Qualification Requirements (Download PDF reader)

Additional Information

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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/21/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-hawaii-5245228