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 – COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT ADMINISTRATOR, Honolulu, Hawai`i

Exempt (Non-Civil Service) Job Opportunity

Salary:   $9,142 to $12,084 per month; or $109,704 to $145,008 annually (EM-05)*

*The starting salary may be at a rate between the salary range listed above, based on qualifications.  

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How to Apply:  Applicants are required to submit the following:  1) Cover Letter, and 2) Resume.

Application packets should be emailed to:  Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov

First consideration will be given to resumes received by June 2, 2025. In order to expedite the hiring process, only qualified candidates that are short listed will be selected for an interview and contacted. Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.

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RESEARCH ANALYST, Center For Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

Exempt Appointment (Non-Civil Service), $5,918 monthly / $71,016 annually

Anticipated Start Date: July 2025

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How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit the following: 1) Cover Letter, and 2) Resume.

Application packets may be emailed to: Jeffrey.P.Crabtree@courts.hawaii.gov or mailed to

Attn: Judge Jeffrey P. Crabtree (ret.)
Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution
417 South King St., Room 207
Honolulu, HI 96813

If you have any questions, please call the CADR General Line at (808) 539-4237. Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.

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Hawaiian Language Education Specialist (Exempt, Non-Civil Service Appointment)

Location:  King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, Honolulu, Hawai`i

Salary:  $5,258 to $5,690 per month, or $63,096 to $68,280 annually (SR-22, Step C to F).*

*The starting salary may be at a rate between the salary range listed above, based on qualifications.  

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How to Apply:  Email your resume which includes a statement about why you are interested in the position and how qualifications are met to matt@jhchawaii.net.

Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.

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Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Clerk

Exempt Appointment (Non-Civil Service), $3,354 per month, Honolulu, Hawai`i

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How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please submit a current resume and cover letter to: respondents.adlro@courts.hawaii.gov

Or by mail to: 
Hawai’i State Judiciary
Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office
American Savings Bank Tower
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 500
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.