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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Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Director
Exempt Appointment (Non-Civil Service), EM-03, $8,579 to $11,152 per month*, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
*Starting salary may be based on the availability of funds, applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors.
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How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, current 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.
Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.
Secretary, Center For Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Exempt Appointment (Non-Civil Service), $4,054 to $4,221 per month ($48,648 to $50,652 annually), and will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications.
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How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit the following: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) writing sample of 300 to 500 words. Applications will be accepted by email at: CADR@courts.hawaii.gov, or by mail to
Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution
Attn: AnneMarie Smoke
417 South King St., Room 207
Honolulu, HI 96813
To expedite the hiring process, only qualified candidates that are short-listed will be selected for an interview. A proofreading test may be administered prior to selection. If you have any questions, please call the CADR General Line at (808) 539-4237. Recruitment will be conducted until the position is filled.