Court Operations Specialist II (Personnel) - Lihue, Kauai
Salary
$4,725.00 Monthly
Location
Kauai
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
26-153TO
Department
5th Circuit
Opening Date
07/19/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-153TO, Court Operations Specialist II (Personnel), SR-18, Lihue, Kauai.
Note: Multi-level recruitments are being conducted at the Court Operations Specialist II & III levels. Please visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiijud to view the job announcements and minimum qualification requirements for the Court Operations Specialist III, Exam no. 26-154TO.
Summary of Duties
Assists the Chief Court Administrator and/or designee in developing, recommending, evaluating, and reviewing studies of limited complexity related to policies, procedures, methods and/or techniques in court administration; assists in the preparation of budget requests, organizational proposals and reports, and coorespondence for the administrator; assists with research and follow up on certain personnel matters such as grievances, complaints, labor relation problems and other confidential matters; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge or familiary with human resources functions, including recruitment, staffing, classification, labor relations, human resources information systems (HRIS), or other personnel-related activities.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors 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 Bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.
General Experience: Applicants must possess six (6) months of progressively responsible technical work experience which involved analyzing, interpreting or evaluating technical material (e.g., statutes, rules and regulations); solving technical problems through the application of problem solving methods and techniques, such as identifying the problem and pertinent causal factors, developing and evaluating alternative solutions, and recommending/implementing an appropriate course of action; and writing narrative reports.
For example, qualifying technical experience may include, but is not limited to, responsibility for supervising or overseeing the operational activities of a unit or section whose primary function is the preparation and/or processing of legal documents OR technical experience which involved applying and interpreting technical material such as statute, rules, policies where no precedents are available.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mail 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 transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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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: https://studentaid.gov/
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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 Requirement: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors 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 Bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.
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General Experience Requirement: Applicants must possess one-half year (6 months) of progressively responsible technical work experience which involved analyzing, interpreting or evaluating technical material (e.g., statutes, rules and regulations); solving technical problems through the application of problem solving methods and techniques, such as identifying the problem and pertinent causal factors, developing and evaluating alternative solutions, and recommending/implementing an appropriate course of action; and writing narrative reports.
If you have general experience as described above, provide examples of your work experience which clearly shows how you meet this requirement. In your description, indicate where you obtained this experience by listing the company/employers name, job title, dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week.
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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents by email, mail or attaching them to your online application at the time of application. Your application may be rejected if we are unable to verify your degree. If you are selected, we will request an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.
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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.
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Employer Hawai`i State Judiciary
Address 426 Queen Street, First Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808)539-4949
1 (800) 493-9298
Website http://www.courts.state.hi.us