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Plans, directs, and coordinates the licensing and enforcement functions of the Honolulu Liquor Commission; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one vacancy with the Honolulu Liquor Commission. Duties include but are not limited to the following: plans, directs, and coordinates all inspectional and investigative functions and activities relative to the enforcement of liquor laws, rules, and regulations; plans and formulates work programs and objectives; establishes internal operating procedures for effective scheduling and execution of licensing and enforcement activities; coordinates liquor law activities with other regulatory or law enforcement agencies and meets with such representatives to resolve problems, improve communication, and exchange information; initiates studies of existing liquor laws, rules, regulations, and policies and recommends revisions as needed; directs in-service training of staff to promote employee development; resolves work problems referred by subordinates, and resolves personnel problems; and performs other related duties as required.
Special Work Requirements: May be required to work at night, weekends, and holidays.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.
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Applications must be submitted online by September 9, 2023, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
***Salary is commensurate with applicable experience: $6,949 to $8,130 per month (SR-28), pending approval and subject to funding availability***
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– are subscribed to e-mail notices;
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– add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. - Minimum Qualification Requirements
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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or a related field.Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience in a law enforcement, liquor regulatory, or other regulatory program, two (2) of which shall have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:
Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level, and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license (Type 3/automobile). - Examination Process
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation…………………….100%EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY:
To determine the selectee’s employment suitability for the position of Chief Liquor Control Investigator, the Department of Human Resources will conduct an evaluation of personal suitability, including reviewing information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center. Due to the nature of the position, the selectee will be required to be fingerprinted as part of employment suitability.
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What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
— Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
— Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
— Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
— Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
— Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
— Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
— Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
— Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
— Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
— Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
— Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate “none.” Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.- I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Chief Liquor Control Investigator position requires that applicants have equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with major work in business or public administration or a related field.Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Select the statement that best describes your education:
- I have a bachelor’s degree and I will be submitting a copy of my diploma and/or transcript to your office.
- I do not have a bachelor’s degree; however, I have work experience that provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor’s degree. Such work experience is described in the “Work Experience” section of my application.
- I do not have a bachelor’s degree or work experience that can substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to the education requirement, applicants must have four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience in a law enforcement, liquor regulatory, or other regulatory program, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.Do you meet this experience requirement?
- Yes
- No
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Describe your professional (post-bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) experience where you performed inspectional or investigative work in a law enforcement, liquor regulatory, or other regulatory program.Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:
1) The type of agency you worked for (e.g., law enforcement, liquor regulatory, etc.) and briefly describe the agency’s major functions.
2) Describe your major duties and responsibilities in this position.
3) Describe the laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations you were responsible for enforcing.05
Provide the following information regarding the INSPECTIONS you conducted:1) Describe the types of inspections you conducted. What were you responsible for inspecting, and what was the purpose of your inspections?
2) State the approximate percentage of your time spent performing inspections and the approximate number of inspections you conducted while in this position.
3) Describe in detail your method(s) for conducting these inspections.
4) Describe the follow-up actions you normally took after your inspections, such as conducting repeat inspections, contacting relevant law enforcement agencies, etc.
5) Describe the types of REPORTS you prepared (e.g., purpose of the reports, format of these reports, who reviewed your reports, etc.).
6) Describe the types of COURT, COMMISSION, OR SIMILAR HEARINGS you participated in as a result of your inspectional work, and state your specific involvement/role in these proceedings (e.g., presentation of cases, testifying as a witness, etc.).(If you do not have experience conducting inspections, write “None” in the space below.)
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Provide the following information regarding the INVESTIGATIONS you conducted:1) Describe the types of investigations you conducted and the purpose of these investigations.
2) State the approximate percentage of your time spent performing investigative work and the approximate number of investigations you conducted while in this position.
3) Describe the types of individuals you interviewed and/or interrogated (e.g., suspects, witnesses, etc.), the methods you used to locate these individuals, and the interviewing and interrogation methods and techniques you used.
4) Describe the types of evidence you obtained and the methods you used to gather such evidence.
5) Describe the types of REPORTS you prepared (e.g., purpose of the reports, format of these reports, who reviewed your reports, etc.).
6) Describe the types of COURT, COMMISSION, OR SIMILAR HEARINGS you participated in as a result of your investigative work, and state your specific involvement/role in these proceedings (e.g., presentation of cases, testifying as a witness, etc.).(If you do not have experience conducting investigations, write “None” in the space below.)
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Describe your professional (post-bachelor’s degree, non-clerical) experience in which you held a supervisory or managerial position.Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:
1) the size of the overall organization (approximate number of employees);
2) the size and type of program you were responsible for; and
3) the number and title(s) of employees you supervised.08
Describe your supervisory and/or managerial duties and responsibilities in the following areas:1) SUPERVISION (i.e., overseeing and directing subordinates, making and following up on assignments, evaluating employee performance, and disciplining unsatisfactory performance);
2) STAFFING (i.e., determining personnel needs to carry out the functions of the organization and conducting the overall personnel management program, including the selection, termination, and training of staff; dealing with labor relations matters; and determining effective utilization of the personnel within the organization); and
3) MANAGEMENT and ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS (i.e., reviewing and analyzing program proposals, objectives, functions, etc. to establish the basic functions of the organization/unit and type of work to be performed by each unit, and continuously making decisions and embodying them into specific policies, general instructions, and rules and regulations affecting the operations of the entire organization/unit.).* Required Question
