PERSONNEL PROGRAM MANAGER (WORKERS' COMPENSATION) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Recruitment Number 23-0068 - The current vacancy is with the Department of Human Resources Development, Employee Claims Division.

SALARY:  $8,825 to $14,118 per month (EM-05, Minimum to Maximum).

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

This position is located in the Employee Claims Division of the Department of Human Resources Development and administers a statewide workers' compensation program for the Civil Service personnel system of the State.  

The incumbent must possess a thorough knowledge of workers' compensation laws, regulations and procedures and the ability to plan and organize a statewide program applicable to a self-insured employer as well as the ability to provide technical direction and guidance to professional representatives of the employer engaged in investigating monitoring claims, determining the employer's position, examining and processing claims, negotiating settlements, developing the employer's case and representing the employer in hearing on contested cases.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five and one half (5 1/2) years of experience in the areas of workers' compensation which includes two (2) years of fully competent experience in investigating claims, recommending/determining the employer's position, negotiating settlements, developing the employer's case, managing cases, and representing the employer in hearings on contested cases at the Labor Appeals Board or to a higher circuit and two (2) years supervising and/or providing training and guidance to others in an employer's workers' compensation program.  In addition, applicants must have demonstrated administrative aptitude through positive evidence of success in regular or special assignments or projects which involved assessing the adequacy of and developing program improvements for segments of the employer's workers' compensation program, or other comparable program-oriented/management-oriented assignments.

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 CLICK HERE.

 
17073:012116:35:CLAThe 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.
 
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 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 application.