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Job Type: Various
Job Number: 22-0438
Department: Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Opening Date: 07/23/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 22-0438
The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs.
Level I - $5,076 to $6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
Level II - $5,713 to $6,949 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)
Level III - $6,177 to $7,517 per month (SR-26, Step D to I)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.
Duties Summary
Financial Institution Examiners examine and investigate FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs such as banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, industrial loan companies, credit unions, escrow depositories, small loan companies, small business investment companies, and other types of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs, to determine the financial condition of the institution, evaluate its management and determine compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations governing the conduct of these institutions. Financial Institution Examiners in State service are generally one of two types, involved either in field examinations of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs or the review and investigation of administrative applications, off-site monitoring of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs, and review and licensure of escrow depositories. For a substantial amount of time, the Financial Institution Examiner III may serve as examiner-in-charge of field examinations which are of considerable scope and complexity, usually involving the examination of large-sized FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs, and including those which require greater attention due to size, complexity of organization and operations and/or changes in financial condition which may be detrimental to the best interests of the business community and the public.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education:For all levels, a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
General Experience:For all levels, two years of experience in any one or a combination of the following:
1) Professional accounting or auditing experience; or
2) Experience teaching accounting at the college or university level.
Specialized Experience:One year for level I and two years for levels II and III of responsible professional experience which demonstrated knowledge of the business operations of a FINANCIAL INSTITUTION(s), including the interrelatedness of various financial transactions and their effect on the overall condition of the institution.
Financial Institution Examining Experience:For level III only, one year of responsible professional experience which demonstrated knowledge and application of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, theory and practices for the purpose of examining the business operations of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs. Such experience must have involved the examination of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs to determine particularly the institution's sound capital, the quality of its loans and securities portfolios, the existence of practices likely to lead to financial difficulties, and possible violations of applicable laws or regulations. At least one year of this experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in State service (Financial Institution Examiner II). See below for a summary of typical duties of the Financial Institution Examiner II.
Financial Institution Examiner II - Conducts field examinations of small and medium sized FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs and assigns work to other examiners and consolidates and analyzes results of such examinations; assists in conducting phases of field examinations of considerable scope and complexity; prepares examination and audit reports; or performs complex work in the review and investigation of administrative applications which require a significant amount of judgement in order to determine the reasonableness and propriety of proposed actions; performs off-site monitoring of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs; reviews and analyzes escrow depository applications for licensure; and performs related duties as assigned.
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.
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Other Information
The 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.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
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 the application.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I
The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.
Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.
Paid Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
Paid Sick Leave
You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
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 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 http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Premium Conversion Plan
Participating 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 employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for 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 employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits 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 employee's social security account.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an 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.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
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.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.
Please read the following information carefully.
A. At a minimum, applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed resume, list of recent professional reference, as well as responses to the required Supplemental Question(s).
DHRD and the hiring agency will use the information provided by the applicant to determine whether the applicant meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and/or the final score as applicable. Failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in the application being delayed, rejected, or a lower score.
B. The resume must include each employer's name, complete employment dates (month/year to month/year), your job title and a detailed description of your job duties with the employer as they directly address each of the Requirements.
C. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at a regionally accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
D. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification from the employer. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked per week, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
E. Applicants must meet all Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs), as of the date of application, unless otherwise specified.
In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.
F. Any information you submit may be verified.
G. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide complete and accurate information which will clearly substantiate whether the applicant meets the MQRs.
H. Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility so as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position being sought.
I. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached (recommended) to your application or submitted to our office via email, fax, or USPS as soon as possible. Please call our office at (808) 587 0936 for USPS or emailing addresses.
J. The applicant hereby certifies that the information provided to DHRD and the hiring agency is complete, accurate, and true to the best of the applicant's knowledge. Any misstatement of fact provided during the application or selection process may result in corrective action, including termination from service.
- I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement.
- I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement.
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BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Do you possess a bachelor's degree and the required coursework in accounting and/or auditing subjects from a regionally accredited college or university as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, you MUST submit a clear and legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS as verification, if you haven't already done so.
- Yes
- No
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess at least two years of professional accounting or auditing experience and/or experience teaching accounting at the college or university level as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected.
By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your application, resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the General Experience Requirement.
- Yes
- No
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW MUST SUPPLEMENT YOUR RESUME
If you do not possess this experience, please indicate 'N/A' below.
If you do possess this experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant background.
All employment information listed below should also be listed on your application and resume. Address each change in employer or position separately. The information for EACH employer should include:
A. Name of employer, your job title, dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr) and hours worked per week.
B. Describe in detail your experience with this employer in the following areas (1-8). Please explain clearly and thoroughly the specific tasks you performed, particularly as it involved:
1) Preparation of financial statements and any analysis involved;
2) Preparation of taxes;
3) Design and/or management of accounting systems;
4) Financial audits (examining accounts for the purpose of rendering an opinion of the financial position and operations of the entity audited);
5) Cost studies;
6) Development of forecasts and providing advice to management for business decisions;
7) Teaching accounting at the college or university level (describe the courses you taught);
8) Other related duties with this employer pertaining to fiscal matters.
Be specific and complete in your responses. Employers and each position held must be identified in your resume. We do not make assumptions.
If your write up and resume are unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess at least one year of professional experience which demonstrated knowledge of the business operations of a FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs(s), including the interrelatedness of various financial transactions and their effect on the overall condition of the institution as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected.
By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your application, resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the Specialized Experience Requirement.
- Yes
- No
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW MUST SUPPLEMENT YOUR RESUME
If you do not possess this experience, please indicate 'N/A' below.
If you do possess this Experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant background.
All employment information listed below should also be listed on your application and resume. Address each change in employer or position separately. The information for EACH employer should include:
A. Name of employer, your job title, dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr), and hours worked per week.
B. Describe in detail your experience with this employer in the following areas (1-6), clearly demonstrating your knowledge of the business operations of a FINANCIAL INSTITUTION(s), including the interrelatedness of various financial transactions and their effect on the overall condition of the institution:
1) Reviewing, analyzing and recommending or approving loan applications or investments;
2) Accounting or auditing related to the internal operations of a FINANCIAL INSTITUTION which provided the required knowledge as stated above;
3) Reviewing, analyzing and recommending or approving investments or other actions involving the properties or monies of others held in trust by the institution;
4) Accounting and/or auditing experience with an accounting firm where a substantial portion of the experience provided emphasis in auditing the business operations of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs;
5) Technical supervision of any one of the several departments or activities of a FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (e.g., consumer loan department supervisor) which required an overall knowledge of the policies and procedures of the FINANCIAL INSTITUTION and which provided the required knowledge as stated above;
6) Other related duties with this employer which demonstrated the required knowledge as stated above.
Be specific and complete in your responses. Employers and each position held must be identified in your resume. We do not make assumptions.
If your write up and resume are unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EXAMINING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess at least one year of responsible professional experience which demonstrated knowledge and application of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, theory and practices for the purpose of examining the business operation of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?Important Note: Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected.
By answering Yes, you acknowledge you understand and will ensure that your application, resume and attached documentation will clearly demonstrate your possession, knowledge and understanding of the Financial Institution Examining Experience Requirement.
- Yes
- No
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EXAMINING EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED INFORMATION BELOW MUST SUPPLEMENT YOUR RESUME
If you do not possess this experience, please indicate 'N/A' below.
If you do possess this experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant background.
All employment information listed below should also be listed on your application and resume. Address each change in employer or position separately. The information for EACH employer should include:
A. Name of employer, your job title, dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr) and hours worked per week.
B. While employed with this employer, indicate the types of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs you examined or audited (e.g., banks, credit unions, escrow depositories, loan companies, investment companies, etc.).
C. Describe in detail your experience with this employer in the following areas (1-7), clearly demonstrating your knowledge and application of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, theory, and practices for the purpose of examining the business operations of FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs:
1) Determining sound capital;
2) Determining the quality of loans and securities portfolios;
3) Checking for practices likely to lead to financial difficulties;
4) Checking for violations of applicable laws or regulations;
5) Describe some of your most difficult and/or complex examining assignments with this employer;
6) Describe some of the most difficult and/or complex applications (from FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONs) for licensure or approval of action which were assigned to you for evaluation, and the analysis involved;
7) Describe any other related tasks or duties regularly performed while employed with this employer that you would like us to consider.
Be specific and complete in your responses. Employers and each position held must be identified in your resume. We do not make assumptions.
If your write up and resume are unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.
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HAWAII CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) CERTIFICATE
Possession of a Hawaii CPA certificate is NOT a requirement but may be given extra consideration in our review. Do you possess such a certificate? If yes, and you wish to have it considered in our review, submit a clear and legible copy as verification, if you haven't already done so.
- Yes
- No
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