Hawai’i Governor Josh Green has established Operation Hire Hawai’i, an initiative aimed at helping federal and nonprofit workers impacted by job cuts and spending freezes under the Trump administration. With nearly a quarter of state government positions vacant and a third of workers eligible for retirement in the next five years, the state is eager to welcome new employees. The program targets those affected by layoffs, resignations, and loss of federal funding.
The initiative aims to expedite the hiring process, with the Department of Human Resources Development reporting quarterly on its progress. Vacancies in areas such as public health, climate change policy, and disaster resilience are highlighted as opportunities for sidelined federal workers. The City and County of Honolulu is also facing challenges in filling civil service positions, with roughly 2,300 vacancies.
While details on specific job openings and the hiring process are still limited, the program offers hope to those seeking employment in Hawai’i. The initiative has potential to benefit both the state government and incoming employees, with the governor encouraging interested job seekers to apply and potentially secure a position within 14 days. Federal employees that Civil Beat spoke with expressed support for the initiative, though some noted that personal circumstances may impact their ability to take advantage of the opportunity.
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