JOB
Recruitment Number DLIR-2026-053 - Position is full-time and located in Downtown, Honolulu, Oahu.
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 15 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Salary:
Labor Law Enforcement Specialist V - $ 6,221 to $7,568 monthly (SR-24, Step D to I)
Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Labor Law Enforcement Specialist V : Work at this level generally reflects the following types:
A. Supervises a staff of lower level enforcement specialists engaged in conducting predominantly highly complex labor law compliance investigations. Duties and responsibilities include planning and coordinating program investigation and compliance activities; assigning and scheduling work; exercising control over the quantity and quality of work performed; providing guidance and assistance to subordinates; evaluating performance of work; planning and directing the training of specialists; and performing related duties. Work is performed under general direction of a higher level specialist.
B. Program specialist work in the program's staff office which involves responsibility for program development and evaluation for a major segment of the labor law administration and enforcement program. This includes developing program plans, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives; recommending policy changes and evaluating program effectiveness, assisting with program budget development, coordination and preparation; developing and drafting new and amended legislative and administrative rule changes; developing staff training programs; providing technical assistance and advice to program personnel; and developing and maintaining various program information management systems. Work is performed independently under general supervision and guidance of a higher level program specialist.
C. Serves as a working supervisor responsible for overseeing hearing activities and conducting administrative hearings on complex to highly complex complaint cases and appeals on notifications of violation issued to employers. The work involves planning, directing and coordinating hearings and pre-hearing conferences; recommending revisions to operating methods and guidelines; preparing budget recommendations; supervising and training lower level enforcement specialists conducting hearings; and conducting administrative hearings.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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 808-586-9084 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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellatione
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.
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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