Information Technology Specialist IV

Salary: $5,369.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 25-186TO
Department: Information Technology & Systems Department
Opening Date: 08/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Specific Description

Recruitment Number 25-186TO, Information Technology Specialist IV (Telecom Branch), SR-22, Honolulu, Oahu

9/9/25: Revised Minimum Qualification Requirements
Summary of Duties

This position's work includes IT network and security analysis, planning, specifications, design, build, conversion, implementation, support, documentation, and procurement. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, configuring, tuning, and troubleshooting phone systems, IP phones, VPNs, network access control systems, wired and wireless network switches, VoIP routers, wireless LAN Controller, Access Point, and other devices or technologies as needed. The work reflects a full range of complexity and exercises significant judgment, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, or

Excess experience of the types and quality described below or any administrative, professional, analytical, technical, or other responsible work which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level, and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-½) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in information technology which involved systems analysis, design, programming, security and access management, database design and management, consulting, and/or installing and maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, web or network infrastructure equipment. The work must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology principles, methods, techniques and practices; computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment; and personal computer, server, mini and/or mainframe operating systems.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience of design or support of network systems for the processing of data, voice (e.g., telephone), radio, or video systems.

Examples of relevant technologies include:
Network switching and routing, Voice over IP (VoIP), firewalls, fabric switches, load balancer, network access control systems, copper and fiber cabling, VPN concentrators, Windows and Linux servers, VMware.

Substitutions Allowed:

1) Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or in another major which included completion of course work comparable to a major in computer science may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Specialized Experience.

2) Partial completion of a master's degree program in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of one (1) year for the required Specialized Experience.

3) Possession of a master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1½) years of the required Specialized Experience.

4) Possession of a Ph.D. in computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of the required Specialized Experience.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed 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 official transcripts or diploma at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
  
• 21 vacation leave days per year
  
• 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

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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.
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This position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree OR excess experience of the types and quality described as administrative, professional, analytical, technical, or other responsible work which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level, and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Note - If you are using your education to meet this requirement and/or to substitute for the required Specialized Experience, please attach a copy of your transcript(s).
Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Specialized Experience: This position requires two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in information technology which involved the analysis, design, programming, security and access management, database design and management, consulting, and/or installing and maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, web or network infrastructure equipment. The work must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology principles, methods, techniques and practices; computer hardware, software and peripheral equipment; and personal computer, server, mini and/or mainframe operating systems.

Please describe your work experience which shows you meet this requirement. In your description, be sure to include:

A. Name of Employer
B. Official Job Title
C. Dates of Employment (from month/year to month/year)
D. Average number of hours worked per week
E. A detailed description of the job duties you performed which provided you specialized experience as described above.

If you do not have such experience, write "None" in the space below.
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Desirable Proficiency and Qualifications: Although not required, please describe in detail your experience in the design or support of network systems for the processing of data, voice (e.g., telephone), radio, or video systems.Examples of relevant technologies include:Network switching and routing, Voice over IP (VoIP), firewalls, fabric switches, load balancers, network access control systems, copper and fiber cabling, VPN concentrators, Windows and Linux servers, VMware.
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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents at the time of application by attaching them to your application, or by email or mail. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or coursework and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.

Note: If you previously submitted supporting documents for another recruitment, you do not have to re-submit them.

Email: Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov
Mailing Address: Hawaii State Judiciary, 426 Queen St., 1st Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813

• Yes, I understand and will submit the required information.
• I submitted my supporting documents for a previous recruitment.

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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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