Research Analyst V (DCCA)

at  State of Hawaii

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Division of Consumer Advocacy.
The position is located on Oahu (Downtown Honolulu).

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please send an email to consumeradvocate@dcca.hawaii.gov.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social science, political science, public administration, business administration, or other relevant field, such as engineering, finance, or accounting.
Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in research and/or analytical work that examines and reports on program operations and activities.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Possession of a Master’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields of study
may be substituted for two (2) years of Specialized Experience.
Knowledge: Knowledge commensurate with the education, skills/abilities, and experience
requirements listed below.
Skills/Abilities: Knowledge and skills to plan, develop and conduct research and analysis of
issues. Familiarity with the relevant federal, state, and/or county statutes, ordinances, and/or rules governing the objectives and programs is desirable. This position also requires knowledge in the field of communications and public information principles. As this position will be required to prepare reports, the incumbent should have technical knowledge in conducting research and application of statistical data and analysis, and/or conducting analysis of utility and transportation companies and their operations. In addition, incumbent should possess or least have the aptitude for special skills in the areas of writing and organizing reports as well as oral communication and presentation skills.
Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

The position is located in the Research Branch of the Division of Consumer Advocacy.
The primary purposes of this position are to 1) perform analyses of Federal, State and local laws and ordinances, programs and regulatory policies and how it will affect the regulation of
the certificated utility and transportation companies serving Hawaii’s customers and 2) participate in and/or direct required analyses, review and coordinate the drafting and production of reports, studies, testimonies, public information releases or other documents as assigned.