Exempt Employment Opportunities
Exempt (non-civil service) appointments are made outside the civil service process. Civil service recruitment procedures do not apply, however, public employment and Judiciary employment requirements must be met. All positions and persons in the exempt service are excluded from the requirements of selection by merit competition and from civil service status. Exempt (non-civil service) appointments are considered “at-will,” which means that the hiring authority may terminate the employment relationship at any time.
If you are currently a regular (permanent) civil service employee with the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary and accept a temporary exempt (non-civil service) appointment, you may be required to relinquish your civil service status and all employment rights and privileges of a regular civil service employee.
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SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COURTS
Exempt Appointment (Non-Civil Service), $9,821 to $15,711 per month ($117,852 to $188,532 annually)* effective July 1, 2026.
* The starting salary may be at a rate between the salary range listed above and will be determined by the hiring authority based on qualifications.
Anticipated Start Date: Position is available for immediate appointment.
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How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) references, including current employer.
Documents may be sent by electronic mail to recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov or by mail addressed to: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, 1st Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
First consideration date may be given to resumes received by June 5, 2026.
To expedite the hiring process, only qualified candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
Judiciary Information Management System (JIMS) Specialist – Honolulu, HI
Salary: The starting salary will be determined by the hiring authority based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
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How to Apply: Submit a resume, and the names and contact information of three references, including your current employer by email to Lisa.L.Harding@courts.hawaii.gov
Documents may also be mailed to: Hawaii State Judiciary, IT & Systems Department, 1111 Alakea Street, 9th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
To expedite the hiring process, only qualified candidates who are short-listed will be selected for an interview. Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.
Judiciary Information Management System (JIMS) Application Solutions Architect – Honolulu, HI
Salary: The starting salary will be determined by the hiring authority based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
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How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references, including your current employer by email to Lisa.L.Harding@courts.hawaii.gov
Documents may also be mailed to: Hawaii State Judiciary, IT & Systems Department, 1111 Alakea Street, 9th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
To expedite the hiring process, only qualified candidates who are short-listed will be selected for an interview. Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.
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