Court Operations Specialist III - Honolulu

Summary

Salary: $5,107.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 26-115TO
Department: 1st Circuit
Opening Date: 06/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-115TO, Court Operations Specialist III, SR-20*, Honolulu, Oahu.

*Salary rate effective July 1, 2026.

Note: Multi-level recruitments are being conducted for the Court Operations Specialist positions. Please visit our website at to view the job announcements and minimum qualification requirements for the other levels.
Summary of Duties

The Court Operations Specialist III independently conducts a variety of complex studies and assignments involving program development, development of new or revised procedures, review of programs for effectiveness and sound practices, legislation or impact of proposed legislation, and improvement of court program operations; and performs other duties as required.
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: One and one-half (1½) 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 in a court or legal setting, or those social work or administrative programs of the courts.

Examples of Type 2 professional work include assistant court administrator; social worker, data processing systems analyst, program budget analyst, program evaluation analyst, personnel management specialist, research statistician, planner, etc. with professional work experience in the court system.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

1. Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a 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 (1½) years of Specialized Experience.

2. Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a 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 substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience.

3. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience.

Selective Certification Requirement -Driver's License: For some positions, applicants must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
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.

for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
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.
01

Driver's License Requirement: Some positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Do you possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle?

• Yes, I have a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle, and I am interested in being considered for positions that require a driver's license.
• No, I do not have a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
• I am not interested in being considered for positions that require driving.

02

Education Requirement: 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.

Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Specialized Experience Requirement: One and one-half (1½) 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 in a court or legal setting, or those social work or administrative programs of the courts.

Examples of this Type 2 professional work include assistant court administrator, social worker, data processing systems analyst, program budget analyst, program evaluation analyst, personnel management specialist, research statistician, planner, etc. with professional work experience in the court system.

If you have the Specialized Experience 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 employer name, job title, dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week.
04

Allowable Substitution - Advanced Degree: If you possess an advanced degree from an accredited college or university 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 and date your degree was awarded.
2) Type of degree conferred, i.e. Master's, Juris Doctor, etc.
3) Your major.
05

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.

• I understand and will submit the required information.
• I will not be submitting supporting documents and understand that my application may be rejected for being incomplete.

06

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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Job Description

Salary: $5,107.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 26-115TO
Department: 1st Circuit
Opening Date: 06/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 26-115TO, Court Operations Specialist III, SR-20*, Honolulu, Oahu.

*Salary rate effective July 1, 2026.

Note: Multi-level recruitments are being conducted for the Court Operations Specialist positions. Please visit our website at to view the job announcements and minimum qualification requirements for the other levels.
Summary of Duties

The Court Operations Specialist III independently conducts a variety of complex studies and assignments involving program development, development of new or revised procedures, review of programs for effectiveness and sound practices, legislation or impact of proposed legislation, and improvement of court program operations; and performs other duties as required.
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: One and one-half (1½) 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 in a court or legal setting, or those social work or administrative programs of the courts.

Examples of Type 2 professional work include assistant court administrator; social worker, data processing systems analyst, program budget analyst, program evaluation analyst, personnel management specialist, research statistician, planner, etc. with professional work experience in the court system.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

1. Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a 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 (1½) years of Specialized Experience.

2. Satisfactory completion of all academic requirements for a 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 substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience.

3. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience.

Selective Certification Requirement -Driver's License: For some positions, applicants must possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
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.

for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
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.
01

Driver's License Requirement: Some positions require a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Do you possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle?

• Yes, I have a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle, and I am interested in being considered for positions that require a driver's license.
• No, I do not have a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
• I am not interested in being considered for positions that require driving.

02

Education Requirement: 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.

Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Specialized Experience Requirement: One and one-half (1½) 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 in a court or legal setting, or those social work or administrative programs of the courts.

Examples of this Type 2 professional work include assistant court administrator, social worker, data processing systems analyst, program budget analyst, program evaluation analyst, personnel management specialist, research statistician, planner, etc. with professional work experience in the court system.

If you have the Specialized Experience 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 employer name, job title, dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week.
04

Allowable Substitution - Advanced Degree: If you possess an advanced degree from an accredited college or university 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 and date your degree was awarded.
2) Type of degree conferred, i.e. Master's, Juris Doctor, etc.
3) Your major.
05

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.

• I understand and will submit the required information.
• I will not be submitting supporting documents and understand that my application may be rejected for being incomplete.

06

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.

Required Question