LABOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST V - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Note: Your calculation of experience must be based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve (12) months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six (6) months of experience, not one (1) year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve (12) months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one (1) year of experience, not one and a half (1 1⁄2) years. Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of: Report writing and an understanding of mathematical principles and practices and their application. Basic investigation methods and techniques; and interviewing methods and techniques. Good knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Extensive knowledge of pertinent labor laws, rules, regulations, and investigative methods and techniques; and familiarity with current and proposed legislation that may affect the enforcement program. Some positions require knowledge of principles of conducting administrative hearings; and legal terminology, rules of evidence, and rules of court necessary for the conduct of administrative hearings. Ability to: Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and correctly; analyze and evaluate facts; use mathematical reasoning to solve problems; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with others. Understand and interpret pertinent labor laws, rules, and regulations; and understand and apply methods and techniques of interviewing and investigation. Apply laws, rules, policies, regulations and investigational techniques learned to actual work situations; analyze payroll and other business records; make sound recommendations on action to be taken; prepare investigation reports; and deal effectively with employers and their employees, other program personnel, and the public. Prepare comprehensive investigation reports. Some positions require the ability to assign, review and evaluate the work of others. Make sound decisions on difficult and sensitive issues. Some positions require the ability to conduct administrative hearings; and to render sound, impartial and objective decisions. Some positions require the ability to assign, review and evaluate the work of others. Basic Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Excess work experience as described below in the Experience section, or any other responsible administrative, professional, or analytical work experience that provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities. The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically. Experience Requirement: Three and one-half (3 1⁄2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved the application of labor laws and rules as a primary function, in performing investigations, and/or enforcing and promoting compliance with state laws and rules pertaining to wage and hour; wages and hours of employees on public works; payment of wages and other compensation; family leave; and child labor. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Benefits: 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 http://ers.ehawaii.gov.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