What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHIG COMPLIANCE AND HEARINGS SPECIALIST position at State of Hawaii?
Recruitment Information
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, PHIG Compliance, Hearings, and Investigations Office.
The position is located in Downtown on the Island of Oahu.
$5,258 - $6,399 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Michele Nakata at michele.nakata@doh.hawaii.gov or (808) 586-4123.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.
Duties Summary
Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, temporary appointment. This primary purpose of this position is to support the Compliance, Hearings, and Investigations Office (CHIO) by performing legal research, including review of statutes, legislative history, and analyzing guidance, on compliance issues as directed, and advising and instructing all levels of management and personnel on administrative compliance issues to ensure DOH exercises due diligence and sound internal controls to operate with integrity and protect against legal risk.
The position also supports hearings officers with all aspects of the administrative appeal process, including preparing and drafting documents for the administrative hearings or for filing with the judiciary, and assisting the hearings officer with case management and calendaring as well as legal research and analysis when necessary.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a paralegal curriculum at a college or community college.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Four (4) to ten (10) years of paralegal work experience which demonstrates that the applicant possesses knowledge of interviewing techniques; rules of evidence; the legal system and procedures; legal research methods and sources of legal information; and that the applicant also has the ability to understand and explain legal processes and procedures; evaluate and analyze facts and legal issues; prepare legal reports, documents and correspondence; speak clearly, and follow oral and written instructions.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university may be substituted for eight (8) years of the required experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Government paralegal work experience which demonstrates that the applicant has knowledge of government paralegal functions and the ability to provide preliminary legal consultation services to government personnel; establish evidence and develop the government’s position in legal cases; and perform legal research and prepare drafts, outlines or summaries of legal subjects, laws, statutes, briefs and other legal documents.
LICENSE: Valid Hawaii Driver’s license preferred. Must satisfactorily pass a background check to include criminal history records check.
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that 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.
Other Information
How to Apply:
Mail cover letter, completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment (HRD278) with original signature, salary requirement and detailed resume to:
Department of Health
PHIG Compliance, Hearings, and Investigations Office
1250 Punchbowl Street, #123
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
Attn: Michele Nakata
Visit the Department of Health website at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Recruitment deadline is continuous until needs are met for position no. 125630.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Michele Nakata at michele.nakata@doh.hawaii.gov or (808) 586-4123.
This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.
Salary : $5,258 - $6,399
