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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST VI (WORKERS' COMPENSATION) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU (OHHI)

Recruitment Information

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

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department. The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Salary: $6,535 to $7,952 per month (SR-26, Step D to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A 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

This position is located in the Employee Claims Division of the Department of Human Resources Development, and serves as section supervisor in the Claims Management Branch. The duties and responsibilities include:

• Assigning and reviewing the work of subordinates engaged in processing workers' compensation claims; providing on-going training to subordinates and assisting in conducting statewide claims processing training sessions;
• Handling the most complex workers' compensation claims cases; attending administrative hearings; and making recommendations for the improvement of the employer's statewide workers' compensation programs.
• Having thorough knowledge of workers' compensation laws, regulations and procedures, and the ability to represent the employer in investigating and monitoring claims, recommending the employer's position, examining and managing claims, recommending and negotiating settlements, and developing the employer's case and representing the employer in hearings on contested claims.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following 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.

Basic Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Workers' Compensation Claims Management Experience
Three and one half (3 1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the area of workers' compensation, including investigating and monitoring questionable claims, recommending/determining the employer's position, preparing and recommending settlement offers and negotiating settlements, and developing the employer's case and representing the employer in hearings on contested cases.

Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience:
One year of Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience of the type and quality described below:

• Staff Specialist Experience: Experience in which a human resources specialist provides advisory services to management in program development and evaluation, or performs extensive work in a given area of specialization and engages in HR research aimed at improving the HR system.
• Supervisory Experience: Experience in planning and directing the work of others; assigning and reviewing their work; advising on difficult problems; training and developing subordinates; evaluating performance.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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-###-#### for assistance.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program is a federal program that forgives the balance of your federal student loans after 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit studentaid.gov.

The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. Please ensure your contact information is current and accessible. You may not receive notifications if you disable Job Application Emails in your Account Settings.

Testing Information
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis with scores based on education and experience. In-person interviews and/or further testing may be required in Hawaii at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense, if required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Referral may be based on date of receipt and other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
For more information about Equal Employment Opportunity, Merit Civil Service, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review, please CLICK HERE.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Government Administration

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