Investigator IV (DCCA)

Recruitment Information This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Regulated Industries Complaints Office.
The position is located on Hawaii Island (Kailua Kona).
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
If you have any questions regarding the non-civil service exempt position, please send an email to Mr.
Sean Kinilau at skinilau@dcca.
hawaii.
gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding the exempt position to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Duties Summary The function of the Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO), Field Investigation Staff is to provide investigation, complaint resolution and enforcement services by conducting field investigations for consumer and licensee complaints and to conduct field inspections for the vocational boards, commissions and divisions under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA).
The position performs investigative activities germane to the prevention and detection of violations related to the rules, laws and regulations under DCCA jurisdiction.
The position also gathers information, writes reports and performs other related duties when RICO conducts "unlicensed sting and sweep" operations.
The position participates and issues citations in contemporaneous unlicensed cases as well as conducting full investigations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated: (1) initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data; (2) ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions; (3) skill in preparing written and oral reports and presenting investigative findings in a clear and concise manner; and (4) tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.
Knowledge: Mandatory knowledge includes report writing, interview techniques, and principles and practices of investigation.
Skills/Abilities: Possess excellent communication skills both orally and written; deal tactfully with licensees and the public; understand and apply laws and rules relating to RICO operations; develop investigative plans and to write clear and concise reports.
Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, national, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Other Information If you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of the department head or designee at any time.
HOW TO APPLY: Please complete and submit an Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment (HRD 278).
Applications can be found at https://cca.
hawaii.
gov/jobs/ Position number is 119164 Please email resume and application to skinilau@dcca.
hawaii.
gov.
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs regarding the exempt position.
EXEMPT BENEFITS This is a non-civil service position.
Benefit information will be provided at time of offer by the Department Personnel Officer or Director of the hiring department.
Listed below is a summary of the benefits the State offers to exempt employees, which is based on full-time employment.
Paid Holidays Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation Eligible for 21 days per year.
Paid Sick Leave Eligible for 21 days per year.
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 eligible exempt 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 https://ers.
ehawaii.
gov.
Premium Conversion Plan Participating exempt 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 exempt employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes by setting aside money from their paychecks to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.
e.
eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.
) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation The State offers exempt employees a tax-deferred retirement savings program.
This program allows employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions.
A broad range of investment options are available to select from.
Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified exempt employees may be eligible to receive partial wage replacement, at no cost to the employee, for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an exempt employee's social security account.
Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an exempt employee's work.
In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available.
Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Union & Collective Bargaining Exempt employees may have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation depending on the status of the exempt position.
The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change.
Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt).
Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details.
Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer Revised 01/13