Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 26-239TO
Department: Policy and Planning Department
Opening Date: 10/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Specific Description Recruitment Number 26-239TO, Operations Specialist V (Legislative Affairs), SR-24 Steps D to I ($6,221 to $7,568 per month)*, Honolulu, Oahu.
*The starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum rate listed above, based on qualifications.
Summary of Duties The Operations Specialist V functions as a staff specialist in the Legislative Affairs and Special Projects Division and is responsible for researching and analyzing legislative matters affecting the Judiciary, coordinating legislative activities, assisting with the preparation of proposed legislation and testimony, and supporting special projects and operational improvements.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which has provided a general background of the type and quality described below may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in one or combination of the following:
1) analyzing, evaluating, developing, improving managerial policies, practices, systems, methods and procedures; and considering the relationships among resources, facilities, services, needs, and values; and/or
2) independently performing professional work involving written analysis, evaluation and recommendations for problem resolution.
Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of either supervisory or staff specialist experience of the type and quality described below :
A. Staff Specialist Experience: Work experience performing work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems in a given specialty with responsibility for furnishing advisory services to management in the overall aspects of program development and evaluation; or performing extensive and intensive work in a given area of specialization, working on the most complex and difficult assignments in the areas of program development and evaluation, development of new and revised procedures, review of working situations to be sure divisions are following guidelines for sound management practices, development of legislative proposals or analysis of the impact of proposed legislation, and engaging in research aimed towards improving the management system.
B. Supervisory Experience: Experience supervising professional staff in a specialized field of public or business administration which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning, reviewing and evaluating their work; (3) advising them of difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and development of new employees.
Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process such as through reviewing bills or drafting testimony.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
1) Master's degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substituted for one and one-half (1-½) years of Specialized Experience.
2) Ph.D. degree in business or public administration or related field from an accredited college or university which demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the application of operations research, program analysis, evaluation methods and techniques may be substitute for two and one-half (2-½) years of Specialized Experience.
Supplemental Information Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcript(s) at the time of application. If you are selected, we will request an original, official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree at a later time.
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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
- Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
- Up to 21 sick leave days per year
- Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
- Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
- Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
- Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
- State retirement plan for eligible employees
Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which has provided a general background of the type and quality described under the Specialized Experienced requirement may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Which of the following statements best describes how you meet this requirement?
- I have been awarded a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- I have four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work of the type and quality described under the Specialized Experience.
- None of the above.
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Specialized Experience Requirement: Applicants must possess two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in one or combination of the following:
1) analyzing, evaluating, developing, improving managerial policies, practices, systems, methods and procedures; and considering the relationships among resources, facilities, services, needs, and values; and/or
2) independently performing professional work involving written analysis, evaluation and recommendations for problem resolution.
Please describe your work experience which shows how you meet this requirement. In your description, be sure to include:
A. Name of Employer or Company
B. Your Official Job Title
C. Dates of Employment (start/end, month/year)
D. Average number of hours worked per week (e.g. 40)
E. A detailed description of the job duties you performed where you gained the specialized experience described above.
If you do not have such experience, write "None" in the space below.
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Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience Requirement: Applicants must possess one (1) year of either supervisory or staff specialist experience of the type and quality described below:
A. Staff Specialist Experience: Work experience performing work regularly encompassing difficult and complex situations and problems in a given specialty with responsibility for furnishing advisory services to management in the overall aspects of program development and evaluation; or performing extensive and intensive work in a given area of specialization, working on the most complex and difficult assignments in the areas of program development and evaluation, development of new and revised procedures, review of working situations to be sure divisions are following guidelines for sound management practices, development of legislative proposals or analysis of the impact of proposed legislation, and engaging in research aimed towards improving the management system.
B. Supervisory Experience: Experience supervising professional staff in a specialized field of public or business administration which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning, reviewing and evaluating their work; (3) advising them of difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and development of new employees.
Please describe your work experience which shows how you meet this requirement. In your description, be sure to include:
A. Name of Employer or Company
B. Your Official Job Title
C. Dates of Employment (start/end, month/year)
D. Average number of hours worked per week
E. A detailed description of job duties that reflect staff specialist or supervisory work as described above.
If you do not have such experience, write "None" in the space below.
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Desirable Qualifications: Although not required, demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process such as through reviewing bills or drafting testimony is desired.
Please describe your knowledge and/or experience in these areas, including how you gained the knowledge or experience. If none, indicate None or N/A.
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Allowable Substitution - Advanced Degree: If you possess one of the allowable substitutions described in the job announcement and would like to use the degree to substitute for some or all of the required Specialized Experience, please provide the following information:
1) Name of the school where your degree was awarded.
2) Type of degree conferred, e.g., Master's, Juris Doctor, etc.
3) Major area of study.
To receive credit for your degree, please submit a copy of your official transcript(s). If you are not using an allowable substitution, indicate None or N/A.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
- I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
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