Job Description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0466

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Claims Division.

Salary: $3,884 to $4,911 per month (SR-15, Step C to I).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant\'s qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii\'s Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

Supervises and participates in the performance of substantive human resources clerical work that includes a significant proportion of those of a novel and/or unusually complicated nature and/or limited technical assistance work; and/or independently performs the full range of technical human resources work; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Positions at this level are of two (2) types:

Type I: Supervises and participates in the performance of substantive human resources clerical work that includes a significant proportion of those of a novel and/or unusually complicated nature and/or limited technical assistance work. A position of this type assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinates; prepares procedures and guidelines based on established policies and practices; advises subordinates on difficult and problem areas; personally, handles the most complex assignments; monitors workload; and recommends changes in procedures.

Type II: Performs technical work which includes the same work items as those typically performed by lower-level professional human resources specialists, but limited in complexity by factors such as stable organizations; stable and clearly delineated situation, positions, classes, etc.; situations, positions, etc., with similar characteristics; and clear standards and guidelines; etc. Technical work is expected to be performed independently with infrequent need to seek supervisory assistance during the course of the work.

The duties and responsibilities of this position, which is located in the Workers\' Compensation Program of the Department of Human Resources Development, involve performing Worker\'s Compensation claims processing and examination activities and require knowledge of Workers\' Compensation laws, rules, regulations and claims processing and examination procedures.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

General Experience: One year of progressively responsible general office clerical experience.

Specialized Experience: Four years of experience in an office where the work required the knowledge and application of pertinent human resources rules, regulations, procedures and program requirements.

Select Certification requirements: Of the four years of Specialized Experience, one (1) year of work experience must have been in workers\' compensation claims processing which included claims examination work involving determining eligibility for workers\' compensation; reviewing case records to determine work relatedness of illness/injury; to identify pre-existing conditions and to identify the possibility of third-party liability; computing temporary total disability and temporary partial disability benefits; and explaining benefits and responsibilities and providing information on workers compensation regulations to claimants, supervisors and others.

Supervisory Aptitude: Some positions may require supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g. by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

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

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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 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
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ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) 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 the application.

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