JOB
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Disability Compensation Division. Position is full-time and is located in Honolulu, Oahu. Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This job posting will remain open until 15 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this job posting may close at any time. Disability Compensation Program Specialist II (SR-26, Salary: $6,177 to $7,517 per month, Step D to I)*Consideration may be given to lower level: Disability Compensation Program Specialist I (SR-24, Salary: $5,713 to $6,949 per month, Step D to I)To apply, visit the DLIR Website http://labor.hawaii.gov/jobs/ MAIL completed APPLICATION and SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS to: Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Office830 Punchbowl St., Room 415Honolulu, HI 96813Please ensure your application is LEGIBLE, COMPLETE, and SIGNED. Illegible, incomplete, or unsigned application may be deemed ineligible.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Disability Compensation Program Specialist II : Serves as program officer in disability compensation; and performs other duties as required. This class reflects responsibility for assisting in the administration of the State's program of disability compensation consisting of workers’ compensation, temporary disability insurance, and prepaid health care insurance. A position in this class is concerned with the day-to-day administration of one of the program areas including evaluating operations, recommending statutory and other program changes, recommending personnel and financial needs, coordinating with other program officers, and maintaining effective relationships with public and private sector groups and individuals. Disability Compensation Program Specialist I : Conducts staff studies, evaluates program effectiveness, and recommends changes and applicability of pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for statewide administration; drafts and develops staff guidelines and public informational materials, and carries out their implementation and dissemination; and performs other duties as required. This class represents the principal technical support to a program staff officer relative to one of the areas of the State’s program of disability compensation. Studies, recommendations and conduct of activities relate to all areas of program planning, development, implementation and evaluation. Click here to view Class Specifications for Level IIClick here to view Class Specifications for Level I
SUPPLEMENTAL 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceTo apply, visit the DLIR Website http://labor.hawaii.gov/jobs/ MAIL completed APPLICATION and SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS to: Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Office830 Punchbowl St., Room 415Honolulu, HI 96813 Please ensure your application is LEGIBLE, COMPLETE, and SIGNED. Illegible, incomplete, or unsigned application may be deemed ineligible. Application must be signed. (Applications received without signature may not be considered) Any date-stamped submissions stamped after this job posting closed or no date-stamped submissions delivered after the closing will not be considered.Note: The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is handling all aspects of this recruitment. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact at: DLIR.HRO.Admin@hawaii.gov.