What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Operations Specialist II (HR - Employee Investigations) position at Hawaii State Judiciary?
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 24-253TY, Court Operations Specialist II (Employee Investigations), SR-18, Honolulu, Oahu.
Summary of Duties
Duties and responsibilities include assisting higher level Court Operations Specialists in providing technical assistance in the developing, recommending, evaluating, and reviewing of studies of limited complexity related to policies, procedures, methods and/or techniques in court administration; developing systems and methods to implement objectives; developing manuals, guidelines, policies, and procedures involving programs and operations; researching, planning and coordinating new projects; and evaluating effectiveness and adequacy of program standards and makes recommendations for changes.
In addition, this position assists with certain administrative housekeeping functions for the Chief Court Administrator. These functions include preparing budget requests, reorganizational proposals and reports and correspondence for the administrator; researching and following up on certain personnel matters such as grievances and investigations; preparing reports and correspondence and investigating and resolving problems affecting the First Circuit.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which has provided a general background of the type and quality described below may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
General Experience: One-half (1/2) year of progressively responsible technical work experience which involved analyzing, interpreting or evaluating technical material (e.g., statutes, rules and regulations); solving technical problems through the application of problem solving methods and techniques, such as identifying the problem and pertinent causal factors, developing and evaluating alternative solutions, and recommending/implementing an appropriate course of action; and writing narrative reports.
For example, qualifying technical experience may include, but is not limited to, responsibility for supervising or overseeing the operational activities of a unit or section whose primary function is the preparation and/or processing of legal documents OR technical experience which involved applying and interpreting technical material such as statute, rules, policies where no precedents are available.
Desired Qualifications: Experience preferred in participation and/or primary administrative support in: 1) human resources; and 2) personnel inquiries and personnel investigations.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcript(s) at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
- 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
- 21 vacation leave days per year
- 21 sick leave days per year
- Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
- Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
- Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
- Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
- State retirement plan for eligible employees
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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
