Operation Hire Hawaiʻi (OH-HI)

Operation Hire Hawaiʻi (OH-HI) is a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout Hawaiʻi. This project aims to provide opportunities for individuals impacted by layoffs, resignations, loss of federal funding, and other interested job seekers. The State of Hawai’i is committed to respecting and valuing its employees. We welcome all applicants!

State agencies intend to expedite the hiring process. Applicants will be referred to hiring departments daily. Qualified applicants can anticipate hearing from hiring managers shortly thereafter. We encourage all job seekers to apply online and join our ‘ohana!

A job in government is a pathway to a purpose driven career with unmatched benefits, professional growth, and long-term security. Whether you’re graduating high school, college, or switching careers, employment with the State is a smart move, especially for the employee benefits.

UPCOMING RECRUITMENT EVENTS

  • Operation Hire Hawai’i Recruitment Event
    Friday, April 11 from 1:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday, April 12 from 10:00am-3:00pm
    Hawai’i Convention Center, Room 311 & 313

    Over 40 State and City agencies will be at the recruitment event to talk about their open vacancies. You will be able to apply on-site for both the State and City positions and talk to various hiring managers and human resources professionals about the current positions. As an added bonus, we will provide complimentary parking for attendees of the recruitment event.
    • Participant Map (Room 313)
    • Career Presentations (Room 311)
      • Friday, April 11
        • 2:00pm Information Technology/Engineering
        • 3:15pm Environmental/Emergency Management
        • 4:30pm Administration/Finance
      • Saturday, April 12
        • 10:00am Education/Library Services
        • 11:00am Labor/Trades
        • 12:15pm Corrections, Law Enforcement, and Legal
        • 1:30pm Health Care, Human Services, and Housing
      • If you are interested in attending one of the presentations, please fill out the registration form.
  • Honolulu Star-Advertiser Career Expo
    Wednesday, April 30 from 9:00am-2:00pm
    Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

MORE INFORMATION

For more questions about department specific recruitments or non-civil service positions, please see contact details below. (Coming Soon!)

DepartmentNameEmailPhone
Accounting & General ServicesChelsea Miyasatochelsea.k.miyasato@hawaii.gov808-586-0374
AgricultureAndrew Robinsonandrew.c.robinson@hawaii.gov808-973-9606
Attorney GeneralJon Liujon.c.liu@hawaii.gov808-586-1299
Budget & FinanceTerri Murakami808-586-1634
Business, Economic Development
& Tourism		Bryce Niibryce.yt.nii@hawaii.gov808-586-2413
Commerce & Consumer AffairsJan O’Callaghanjocallag@dcca.hawaii.gov808-587-6756
Corrections & RehabilitationMaribel Marrack
Jeannette Gasmen		maribel.m.marrack@hawaii.gov
jeannette.b.gasmen@hawaii.gov		808-587-1209
808-587-3484
DefenseGay Ann Kinodod.hr@hawaii.gov808-369-3580
EducationBrian Simsbrian.sims@k12.hi.us808-441-8361
Hawaiian Home LandsHHLdhhl.jobs@hawaii.gov808-730-0202
HealthHTHjobs@doh.hawaii.gov808-586-4514
Human Resources DevelopmentHRDdhrd.aso.hr@hawaii.gov808-587-1170
Human ServicesAnn Sueokaasueoka@dhs.hawaii.gov808-586-4969
Labor & Industrial RelationsMakiko Pluharmakiko.pluhar@hawaii.gov808-586-9041
Land & Natural ResourcesLNRdlnr.jobs@hawaii.gov808-587-0180
Law EnforcementHeidi Liheidi.h.li@hawaii.gov808-587-5013
TaxationMalia Estomagodotax.careers@hawaii.gov808-587-1524
TransportationElizabeth Kenuielizabeth.k.kenui@hawaii.gov808-587-2145
Hawai’i State Public Library
System		HSPLSHRO@librarieshawaii.org808-831-6860
University of Hawai’iUH Office of Human
Resources		systempo@hawaii.edu808-956-8458