Investigator III (Civil Rights) - Downtown, Oahu

INVESTIGATOR III (CIVIL RIGHTS) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU Salary See Position Description Location Island of Oahu Job Type Various Job Number 26-0184 Department Labor & Industrial Relations Opening Date 04/28/2026 Closing Date Continuous Max Number of Applicants 18 Description Benefits Questions Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 26-0184 - The current vacancy positions are permanent, full-time positions with the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations . THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 18 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Salary: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. Duties Summary Positions in the Investigator series perform and/or supervise investigations concerned with suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements. The Investigator III level conducts investigations pertaining to an agency's investigative program; prevents and/or detects violations of laws, rules and regulations within an agency's jurisdiction; investigates complaints filed by the public or others; develops and secures information or evidence; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned. The current vacancy positions are located in the Investigation Section of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC), Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR). The HCRC is responsible for the enforcement of State laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and access to State-funded services. The Investigation Section provides staff support to the HCRC in the intake, investigation and informal complaint resolution relating to alleged unlawful discriminatory practices. The purpose of these positions is to conduct the intake and investigation of discrimination complaints involving employment, real property transactions, public accommodation, access to state-funded services, or any other matter under the HCRC's jurisdiction . Minimum Qualification Requirements Legal Authorization to Work: 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: Basic Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Specialized Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated: A. Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data; B. Ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions; C. Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner; and D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others. Selective Certification Requirement ( Civil Rights Experience ): In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of these positions, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of civil rights laws, rules and regulations pertaining to discrimination and the types of evidence required to prove a violation was committed. Additionally, applicants must possess the ability to recognize patterns or practices which are inherently discriminatory or those which serve as a pretext for discrimination; detect discrepancies in information and/or distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information/evidence to support or discredit the allegations of discriminatory practices; make evaluative judgments based on the application of statutory or regulatory provisions and administrative procedures in making a determination as to whether there is reasonable cause to support a finding that discrimination has occurred; and make objective recommendations regarding resolutions and appropriate remedies in discrimination cases. Therefore, certification of eligibles for these positions shall be limited to only those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements for Investigator III and who possess the specialized knowledge and abilities involving civil rights discrimination as described above. Examples of Qualifying Civil Rights Experience/Education which may provide such knowledge and abilities include: A. An attorney or hearings examiner whose caseload included civil rights discrimination cases; or B. A journey worker personnel specialist substantially involved in the analysis and resolution of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) discrimination complaints; or C. Graduate-level courses in civil rights, discrimination or other such related courses which included casework assignments involving unlawful discrimination practices. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements . To view the Requirements in their entirety , please CLICK HERE . 08243:061812:13:AS Other 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 ... 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. 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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. CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service. Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights. Health Insurance The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options. Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees. Retirement Plan The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to Premium Conversion Plan Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions. Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available. Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program. Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees. Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state. Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations. Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining. The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii. CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13 01 RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY) Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii? State Recruiting Office Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office) Job Fairs Consolidated Theatres TheBus Shopping Mall Advertisements Print Advertisements Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.) Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) SkillBridge Program LinkedIn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Governmentjobs.com Internships Other 02 EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #1 Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. Which of the following reflects your current employment status? Currently working in the private sector Currently working for a non-profit organization Currently working for the federal government Currently working for the State of Hawaii Currently working for another State Currently working for a local county agency (e.g., Maui County, City and County of Honolulu) Recent Graduate (e.g., high school or college) Currently unemployed for the past six months or more Recently laid off in the past six months (if you select this option, please indicate the employer in the next question). Other (if you select this option, please explain in the next question) 03 EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #2 Completion of this survey is mandatory. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. If you selected recently laid off in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please indicate the name of the employer from which you were laid off. If you selected other in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please explain. if these two options do not apply to you, please indicate "N/A." 04 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume only in place of completing the Supplemental Questions . A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete . You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the professional duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 05 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued) Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above. 06 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details) A link to the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs) has been provided in the online job announcement. Please review the MQRs in their entirety. I acknowledge I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the online job announcement. 07 BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of following choices. (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.) In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not recently done so. NOTE: If you are using relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree to fulfill the Education Requirement, clearly describe this work experience in your application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to knowledge and skills gained via completion of study leading to a Bachelor's degree as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. I do not meet the Education requirement. I do not possess a Bachelor's degree, but possess excess professional work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. I have a combination of completion of partial university curriculum, and administrative or professional experience comparable to successful study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. I possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. 08 SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Please indicate if you are using the substitution to fully meet the specialized experience requirement. In order to receive credit, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not recently done so. I am not using the substitution. I possess a law degree (Juris Doctorate) from a School of Law, accredited by a nationally recognized specialized accrediting body (or a law degree that is deemed comparable by a nationally recognized specialized accrediting body). 09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT How many years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements do you possess? No experience Less than 1-1/2 years of experience 1-1/2 years to less than 2-1/2 years of experience 2-1/2 years to less than 3-1/2 years of experience 3-1/2 years to less than 4-1/2 years of experience 4-1/2 years to less than 5-1/2 years of experience 5-1/2 or more years of experience 10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Continued) If you selected "No Experience" for Question #9 above, indicate "N/A" below. If you possess the Specialized Experience, provide the following information to address your relevant background. Address each change in employer or positions with the same employer separately. For experience as Police Officer, or similar jobs with assignment to special duty (e.g., narcotics, vice, crime reduction, undercover surveillance, etc.), address each assignment separately with separate employment dates for each special assignment. The information for EACH employer should include: A. Employer's name, complete dates (Month/year to Month/year), your official job title, and average number of hours per week spent collectively on duties below; B. Describe this employer, including the type of organization (government or private firm, self employment, consultant, etc.), the major sections, the section you worked in, the number and types of professional staff you worked with, the activities or investigative services provided, and clientele served. OR, you may submit an organizational chart; C. The primary function/focus of your position and your major duties and responsibilities; D. Describe your experience, if any, as it demonstrated and reflected knowledge of the appropriate statutes and elements of complaints/crimes to prove a possible or actual violation of law. Identify your specific role in the total process, the steps you took, and relevant examples to show the scope and extent of your responsibilities. If not involved in an area, state No: 1) Define the area(s) of focus of your investigations (i.e., criminal, civil, regulatory, administrative). What was your average caseload per month?; 2) Describe how you collected, assembled, and developed facts and other pertinent data. What kinds of facts and data? Describe your role in determining the scope, case approach, and direction of your investigations; 3) Describe the kinds of laws and/or statutes, rules, regulations or other legal requirements that you researched, interpreted, and analyzed. How did you apply them to your investigative casework?; 4) Describe how you analyzed and evaluated the above facts, types of evidence, and related information. What specific investigative techniques did you use (describe)? What steps did you take to obtain the cooperation and confidence of others?; 5) As part of the investigative process, what internal and/or external groups/agencies did you liaison with, if any? Clarify whether you performed the full-range of investigations, leading to conclusion. If you were assisted by others in the investigation(s), give their job titles and roles in relation to your case(s); 6) Describe the written and oral reports you prepared. What steps did you take to present your investigative findings in a clear and concise manner? To whom (describe professional staff) did you present your findings?; and 7) Describe your involvement, if any, in testimony or other presentations. What types of presentations did you make? To whom? E. Which best describes the level of work you performed: trainee, assistant, fully independent, or supervisor?; F. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?; and G. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor? Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application. A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description and organizational chart. 11 CIVIL RIGHTS EXPERIENCE / SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT Do you have knowledge and abilities pertaining to civil rights discrimination as fully described in the job announcement? Note: This knowledge may have been gained concurrently as part of the above Specialized Experience, or in a separate capacity. Yes No 12 CIVIL RIGHTS EXPERIENCE / SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT If you selected "No" for Question #11 above, indicate "N/A" below. If you possess the Civil Rights Experience, provide the following information to address your relevant background. Address each change in employer or positions with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include: A. Employer's name, your official job title, and average number of hours per week, if any, spent collectively on civil rights duties below; B. Describe this employer (government or private firm, consultant, etc.), kinds of activities or services provided, and clientele served. Which area(s) of civil rights was your program or agency responsible for (e.g., EEO, ADA, etc.)? What was the relationship, if any, between your program and other programs that are involved in civil rights issues (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, etc.)?; C. Describe your work setting (i.e., department or section) and the number and types of professional staff you worked with; D. The primary function of your position and your major duties and responsibilities; E. Describe how your work required knowledge and application of the following areas. Identify your specific role, the steps you took, and give relevant examples to show the scope and extent of your responsibilities. If not involved in an area, state No: 1) Knowledge of civil rights laws, rules and regulations pertaining to discrimination. Which statutes (e.g. Hawaii Revised Statutes 378, 489) or federal laws (describe) did you consider to determine whether clients' rights were allegedly violated?; 2) Knowledge of the types of evidence required to prove that a violation was committed. Describe the areas of alleged unlawful discrimination complaints (e.g., employment, housing, public accommodations, access to State-funded services, etc.); 3) Ability to recognize patterns or practices which are inherently discriminatory or those which serve as a pretext for discrimination; 4) Ability to detect discrepancies in information and/or distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information/evidence to support or discredit the allegations of discriminatory practices; 5) Ability to make evaluative judgments based on the application of statutory or regulatory provisions and administrative procedures in making a determination as to whether there is reasonable cause to support a finding that discrimination has occurred; and 6) Ability to make objective recommendations regarding resolutions and appropriate remedies in discrimination cases. What kinds of reports and recommendations did you prepare? To whom did you present your findings? F. Did this employer employ or use separate legal counsel to advise or represent it in contested cases? If so, what was the relationship of your position (related to preparation of your cases, if any) to this entity?; G. IF applicable only, and you successfully completed graduate coursework specifically in civil rights, discrimination, etc.: 1) Briefly describe the course(s); and 2) Describe any casework assignments you completed involving unlawful discrimination practices or related issues. H. How did your responsibilities and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor? Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application. A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description and organizational chart. 13 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Thank you for your application. If you have additional information related specifically to the current vacancy positions that you would like us to consider, include the information below. 14 EMPLOYER USE ONLY. VETERANS PREFERENCE VP Verified Required Question Employer State of Hawai'i Address DHRD - Employee Staffing Division 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437 Phone ... or ... (TTY) ******* Website