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Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

The State of Hawaii is one of Hawaii’s largest employers and offers a competitive compensation package. Public employment requirements and other information regarding working for the State of Hawaii can be found on the DHRD Careers webpage.

The following listings are positions that are currently on recruitment with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA).

For a complete listing of vacant positions on recruitment with the State of Hawaii Executive Branch, you may go to the DHRD Job Listing webpage.

For more information, or to apply, please see each posting’s complete position details. Interested applicants also need to submit Form 278 to the hiring office indicated on the recruitment notice.

Department Wide (Civil Service)

Legal Clerk  I – II (Position #22-0605)

I: Performs routine clerical work involving preparing, typing, maintaining and processing legal forms, documents and materials; assists with more difficult tasks under closer supervision for the purpose of training; performs other duties as required.

II: Performs a wide variety of legal clerical work in support of attorneys which primarily involve the preparation, processing and filing of moderately difficult legal clerical work, and for carrying out more difficult tasks under supervision and guidance on a progressively responsible basis.

Office Assistant IV (Position #22-0440)

Perform senior level clerical work that involves a wide range of clerical functions where some originating and planning of work are required and/or a variety of highly complex clerical or administrative tasks.

Office Assistant III (Position #23-0149)

Perform journey level clerical work involving a variety of complex clerical assignments, e.g., those that involve a number of steps/processes and/or referral to a number of different sources and require the use of some judgment to determine appropriate disposition.


Business Registration Division

Staff Attorney (Position #102159)

The position provides legal services in the investigation and prosecution of securities law and franchise law violations.

Staff Attorney III (Position #102531)

The position provides legal services in the investigation and prosecution of securities law and franchise law violations.


Cable Television

No positions available at this time


Division of Consumer Advocacy

DCA Administrative Specialist (Position #123136)

Provide administrative support to the Public Utilities/Transportation Officer and Executive Director in the administration of the daily operations of the Division.

DCA Chief Research Analyst (Position #120186)
Review and coordinate the drafting and production of reports, studies, testimonies, and public information releases.

DCA Program Specialist (Position #123245)
Analyze assigned projects and issues to provide technical advice and recommendation; provide expert testimony regarding regulated utilities and transportation matters.

Public Utilities Staff Attorney III (Position #123135)

Assist the Division in its review and analysis of matters pending before the regulatory bodies.


Division of Financial Institutions

Staff Attorney (Position #122703)

Provide legal services and assist in its review and analysis of pending matters and recommends appropriate action for the Division’s consideration.

Financial Institution Examiner I – III (Position #106294)

Analysis and evaluation of administrative applications and license renewals filed by financial institutions and other regulated entities for licensure or approved of proposed actions.

Financial Institution Examiner II (Position #124838, 124839, 124840)

Perform analysis and review of license applications for compliance with appropriate federal and State statutes, and rules.


Information Systems/ Communications Office

No positions available at this time


Insurance Division

Captive Insurance Examiner II (Position #112455)

Examination and financial analysis of the operations and practices of captive insurance companies.

Captive Insurance Examiner III (Position #120976)

Engage primarily in providing technical support to the Captive Administrator in carrying out the function of the Captive Branch.

Health Rate & Policy Analyst (Position #122881)

The purpose of the position is to independently conduct supporting health insurance rate and policy analysis and research, and to recommend actions to the supervisor and the commissioner.

Health Investigator III (Position #110450)

Investigate complaints against health insurers for noncompliance of the State’s Insurance laws.

Insurance Examiner I (Position #102738)

Examination and financial analysis of insurers to determine financial condition, solvency and compliance with State’s insurance laws.

Insurance Examiner I (Position #116590)

Engage primarily in financial analyses and compliance procedures as they relate to the operations and practices of licensed captive insurance companies.

Insurance Examiner I – II (Position #110964)

Responsible for the examination and financial analysis of the operations and practices of insurers to determine financial condition, solvency and compliance.

Insurance Examiner II (Position #102734)

Responsible for the examination and financial analysis of the operations and practices of insurers to determine financial condition, solvency and compliance.

Legal Assistant II (Position # 110690)

The purpose of the Legal Assistant II position is to assist the Insurance Commissioner and the Insurance Division in carrying out their regulatory functions pursuant to Title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. This includes providing legal, administrative, technical, and secretarial support services to the attorneys.  The position is exempt and located on Oahu.

Staff Attorney (Position #108011,#113029)

Interpret statutory provisions and case law, draft legislation, administrative rules and hearing decisions, correspondence to insurers, insurance agents and the general public.

Staff Attorney III (Position #110445)

Responsible for providing legal advice to the Insurance Commissioner and other health staff on a day-to-day basis through the interpretation and application of state and federal laws, rules, regulations and other legal sources.


Office of Consumer Protection

Staff Attorney III (Position #100351, 101721)

The position will be responsible for taking appropriate legal action to enforce consumer protection laws within the jurisdiction of the Office of Consumer Protection.


Professional and Vocational Licensing

PVL Office Assistant V (Position #124486)

The position performs a variety of para-professional activities that relate to the professional licenses application process which is administered by the department.


Regulated Industries Complaints Office

Investigator IV (Position #120233)

Performs highly-complex investigative activities germane to the prevention and detection of violations related to the rules, laws, and regulations under DCCA jurisdiction.

Investigator IV (Position #119164)

The position performs investigative activities germane to the prevention and detection of violations related to the rules, laws and regulations under DCCA jurisdiction.

Program Specialist III (Position #124140)

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for performing a wide variety of top-level administrative services and activities associated with the management of the RICO operations.

Staff Attorney (Position #102772)

The primary duty of the position is to enforce the state’s licensing laws in the prosecution and resolution of complaints.