FHSD Job Opportunities

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

  • 21 days vacation per year (may be accumulated and carried over up to 90 days)
  • 21 days sick leave per year (may be accumulated and carried over unlimited)
  • 13 days paid holidays (14 days on election year)
  • Generous State Paid Benefits & Retirement Package
  • Comprehensive health care insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
  • Flexible work schedule based on discussion with supervisor
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Job Openings for Full-Time Positions:

Accountant III (Maternal and Child Health Branch/Kaimuki-Waimano Ridge*) Salary $4,858 – $5,918/month (SR-20) This position is responsible for coordinating the budgetary fiscal activities of the Maternal and Child Health Branch. For more information, contact Samantha Berberich, samantha.berberich@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 22-0288

Administrative Assistant III, (Maternal and Child Health Branch/Kaimuki-Waimano Ridge*) Salary: $4,240 – $5,367 (SR-16) This position provides administrative and clerical support to the Maternal and Child Health Branch chief and staff. For more information, contact Wendy Nihoa, wendy.nihoa@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 24-0314

Administrative Specialist III (Women, Infants and Children Services Branch/Downtown) Salary $4,858 – $5,918/month (SR-20) Primary purpose of this position is to develop contracts, monitor and evaluate the performance of provider services, provide staff guidance in procurement, contract statues, rules and policies. For more information, contact Jon Nishihara, jon.nishihara@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 24-0067

Administrative Specialist III, (Maternal and Child Health Branch/Kaimuki-Waimano Ridge*) Salary $4,858 – $5,918/month (SR-20) This position supports several key administrative functions and activities of the Maternal and Child Health Branch, including contract development and management, operational management, grant management, information and reporting and facilities management. For more information, contact Samantha Berberich, samantha.berberich@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 24-0067

Children and Youth Program Specialist IV, (Children with Special Health Needs Branch/Downtown) Salary: $5,258 – $6,399/month (SR-22) This position supports training, implementation of the mentoring component of the coaching fidelity process, and monitoring/evaluation of EI programs, including data collection, validation, and analysis to ensure compliance with IDEA, Part C. The position also provides assistance in the overall planning, development, and evaluation of culturally competent, family-centered evidence-based services for infant and toddlers with special needs and works collaboratively with other staff in the Section as necessary. For more information, contact Sheri Umakoshi, sheri.umakoshi@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 24-0043.

Clinical Psychologist (Children with Special Health Needs Branch/Downtown) Salary $6,400 – $15,314 (LHA 1) The purpose of this position is to support the provision of psychological services for special needs infants and toddlers, ages’ birth to three, and their families. For more information, contact Stacy Kong, stacy.kong@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 24-0177

Epidemiologist II Population-Based Maternal & Child Health, annual salary $77,000 – $115,000 (based on experience). Min. Requirements: MPH in Epidemiology or health-related field + specified course work/ professional experience. PhD or DrPH & 2 years post-degree experience preferred. Location: Downtown Honolulu (onsite + telework 1-2 days). Up to $5,000 relocation reimbursement for highly qualified applicants. For more information, contact Matthew J. Shim, PhD, MPH, matthew.shim@doh.hawaii.gov.

Newborn Hearing Screening Project Coordinator, Children and Youth Program Specialist IV, annual salary $48,000-$50,000. This position will coordinate the Baby HEARS (Hearing Evaluation and Access to Resources and Services) supports to improve and ensure statewide newborn hearing screening and follow-up. For more information, contact Jasmine Jones,
jasmine.jones@doh.hawaii.gov.

Office Assistant III, position 23508 (Women, Infants and Children Services Branch/SOT Building). Salary: $3,156 – $3,999 per month (SR-08, Steps C to I) – Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant’s qualifications and other relevant factors. This position is a full-time civil service position. The Office Assistant will provide clerical support to the Program Support Section Supervisor and the Program Support Section staff. For more information, contact Lorilyn Salamanca, lorilyn.salamanca@doh.hawaii.gov.

Office Assistant III, position 120788 Temp (Children with Special Health Needs Branch/Kamamalu Building). Salary: $3,156 – $3,999 per month (SR-08, Steps C to I) – Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant’s qualifications and other relevant factors. This position is a full-time civil service temporary position. The Office Assistant will provide clerical support to the Early Intervention Section of Children with Special Health Needs Branch. For more information, contact Candice Vidal, candice.vidal@doh.hawaii.gov.

Office Assistant III, position 26269 (Children with Special Health Needs Branch/Lanakila Health Center). Salary: $3,156 – $3,999 per month (SR-08, Steps C to I) – Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant’s qualifications and other relevant factors. This position is a full-time civil service position. The Office Assistant will provide clerical support to the Lanakila Early Childhood Services Program of Children with Special Health Needs Branch. For more information, contact Candice Vidal, candice.vidal@doh.hawaii.gov.       

Office Assistant III, position 111081 (Children with Special Health Needs Branch/Kamamalu Building). Salary: $3,156 – $3,999 per month (SR-08, Steps C to I)- Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant’s qualifications and other relevant factors. This position is a full-time civil service position. The Office Assistant will provide clerical support to the Early Intervention Section of Children with Special Health Needs Branch. For more information, contact Candice Vidal, candice.vidal@doh.hawaii.gov.

Office Assistant III, position 116632(Family Health Services Division Administration/Kamamalu Building). Salary: $3,156 – $3,999 per month (SR-08, Steps C to I) – Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant’s qualifications and other relevant factors. This position is a full-time civil service position. The Office Assistant will support the daily functions of the FHSD team who administers programs to plan, provide, and promote health services to mothers, children and youth and family planning services, by providing comprehensive administrative, clerical, and fiscal support. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to details and proficiency in office software and equipment. For more information, contact Jon Nishihara, jon.nishihara@doh.hawaii.gov.

Public Health Nutritionist IV (Women, Infants and Children Services Branch/Downtown & Wahiawa) Salary Range $5,258 – $6,399/month (SR-22) Public Health Nutritionists are responsible for providing direct nutritional services including nutritional assessment, diet counseling, and high-risk care plans as well as breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC participants. For more information, contact Iris Takahashi, iris.takahashi@doh.hawaii.gov. 

Public Health Supervisor I (Women, Infants and Children Services Branch/Lanakila) Salary $5,918 – $7,198/month (SR-24) This position supervise, plan, direct and coordinate the provision of a variety of public health services to certain target group(s) in an assigned geographical area; participate in the development and implementation of the policies, procedures, and standards that govern the program’s compliance with State and Federal laws, rules and regulations; establish and implement operating policies and procedures pertaining to the work unit’s various activities; monitor and evaluate services provided by the work unit to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, adherence to standards, and compliance with laws; and perform other related duties as assigned. For more information, contact Carrie Pisciotto, carrie.pisciotto@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 25-0107

Social Worker III (Children with Special Health Needs Branch/Leeward) Salary Range $4,858 – $5,918/month (SR-20) This position supports the provision of culturally competent, family-centered social work and care coordination for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. Social Worker III is responsible for coordination of services, facilitating the development of individual family support plans with families and therapy staff, and provision of other family support services. For more information, contact Carrie Pisciotto, carrie.pisciotto@doh.hawaii.gov. Job number 22-0628

Social Worker IV (Children with Special Health Needs Branch/Downtown) Salary Range $5,258 – $6,399/month (SR-22) This position supports the provision of culturally competent, family-centered social work and care coordination for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. Social Worker IV is responsible for providing clinical supervision to an assigned number of Social Worker/Human Services Professional III and technical support to a number of privately contracted social workers/care coordinators. For more information, contact Carrie Pisciotto, carrie.pisciotto@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 22-0367

Special Education Teacher III (Children with Special Health Needs Branch/Leeward & Windward) Salary Range $4,858 – $5,918/month (SR-20) This position is to support the provision of culturally competent, family-centered educational service for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. Special Education Teacher III is responsible for conducting evaluations and assessments, providing consultations and treatments services. For more information, contact Carrie Pisciotto, carrie.pisciotto@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 22-0526

Special Education Teacher IV – Vision Specialist (Children with Special Health Needs Branch /Downtown) Salary Range $6,084 – $6,765/month** (SR-22) This position is to support the provision of culturally competent, family-centered educational service for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. Position is responsible for the provision of assistive technology support services to infants and toddlers with special needs and their families, in collaboration with multiple public and private agencies, and to staff members of early intervention programs. For more information, contact Carrie Pisciotto, carrie.pisciotto@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 24-0389

Special Education Teacher IV – Assistive Technology (Children with Special Health Needs Branch /Downtown) Salary Range $5,258 – $6,399/month (SR-22) This position is to support the provision of culturally competent, family-centered educational service for infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. Position is responsible for the provision of assistive technology support services to infants and toddlers with special needs and their families, in collaboration with multiple public and private agencies, and to staff members of early intervention programs. For more information, contact Carrie Pisciotto, carrie.pisciotto@doh.hawaii.gov. Job Number 23-0708

*Position is currently in Kaimuki but will move to Waimano Ridge (Pearl City) in September 2025.
**Salary includes Shortage Category Differential.
NOTE: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors.