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Updated 4/15/2025

Are you passionate about workplace safety and health? If so, the Hawaiʻi Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH) is currently seeking qualified candidates for various inspector and support staff positions.

As one of the few state-level OSHA plans in the nation, HIOSH plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers throughout the State of Hawaiʻi. Our mission is to create safer work environments by enforcing regulations, conducting inspections, and providing valuable training and resources.

These positions are classified as permanent, civil service roles, offering job security and stability. In addition to a competitive salary, employees enjoy excellent State benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Join us in making a difference! If you’re committed to promoting workplace safety and health, consider applying for one of our open positions today. Your work can have a lasting impact on the lives of workers across Hawaiʻi.


CIVIL SERVICE JOBS

A civil service appointment is made through the merit-based (§76-1, HRS), civil service recruitment and selection procedures.

Job TitleJob NumberBranchSupplemental Information
Secretary II23-0124Boiler & Elevator Branch,
Administrative and Technical Support Branch
Elevator Inspector I25-051Boiler & Elevator BranchApplication (PDF)
Vacancy Announcement (PDF)
Supervising Elevator Inspector23-084Boiler & Elevator BranchApplication (PDF)
Vacancy Announcement (PDF)
Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Compliance Officer IV, III, II, or I25-083Safety BranchApplication (PDF)
Vacancy Announcement (PDF)

If you have any questions regarding these civil service recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Office at [email protected]. The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Office. #hiosh-civil-service


NON-CIVIL SERVICE JOBS

An 89‐day non civil‐service appointment is made without the benefit of the civil service recruitment and selection procedure for a period not exceeding 89 consecutive calendar days or less than 20 hours/week for 37 consecutive weeks. 89-day non-civil service appointments may be utilized when there is an immediate need to fulfill relatively short-term operational needs.

Exempt appointments are exempted from civil service pursuant to 76-16, HRS.  Employment is considered “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee, subject to all applicable Federal and State employment laws.

Job TitleJob NumberBranch
None at this time

If you have any questions regarding these non-civil service exempt position, contact HIOSH at [email protected]. #hiosh-not-civil-service


Other Job information

  • Hawaiʻi State Law (§78-1(c), HRS) requires that all State employees be Hawaiʻi residents for the duration of their employment with the State. To learn more, please see: Information Sheet – Suspension of Residency Requirements for Applicants (PDF)
  • Requirements for retirees of the State of Hawaiʻi, Employees’ Retirement System, who are Returning to Work (PDF).
  • Job Fair Appearances. To be announced.
  • Employee Benefits. State of Hawaiʻi offers a broad range of valuable benefits. https://dhrd.hawaii.gov/state-employees/employee-benefits/
  • Don’t see a job that interests you? Submit a Job Interest Card to be notified about recruitment for positions in the Executive Branch in your area of expertise.
    1. Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii
    2. Click on the Menu button located on the top left screen.
    3. Click Job Interest Card
    4. Select the categories that match the type of job you are interested (for example, Safety for Inspector-related jobs in HIOSH)
    5. Click Subscribe
    6. Create Your Account by completing the prompts (e.g. First Name, Last Name, Email Address)
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: The Department of Human Resources has rescinded the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for new hires assigned to work in congregate settings effective immediately.
  • Non-Discrimination Policy:  State of Hawaiʻi is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination, retaliation, or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability, or any other class as protected under federal or state law, with respect to any program or activity.

The State of Hawaiʻi is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable State and Federal laws relating to employment practices.

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TIẾNG VIỆT: VIETNAMESE

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日本語 (JAPANESE)

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ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI: HAWAIIAN

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中文 – CHINESE Mandarin

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您需要其它语言吗?如有需要,请致电 (808-586-9116), 我们会提供免费翻译服务 (Simplified)

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

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中文 – CHINESE: Cantonese

您需要其它語言嗎?如有需要, 請致電 (808-586-9116), 我們會提供免費翻譯服務 (Traditional)

您需要其它语言吗?如有需要,请致电 (808-586-9116), 我们会提供免费翻译服务 (Simplified)

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.