Department of Agriculture

Aloha and welcome to the State of Hawaii – Department of Agriculture! 

As a new employee, we would like to share with you an overview of employment with the State of Hawaii. We highly encourage you watch the following new hire videos before filling out the new hire forms.

State Departmental Overview (applicable to all employees)

New Employee Orientation – Benefits Overview (applicable to full-time employees only)

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Policies

Please review the following policies guiding all DOA employees:

DOA Workplace Violence Action Plan Pursuant to Workplace Violence Program (DHRD P&P 800.002)

Discrimination/Harassment-Free Workplace Policy (DHRD P&P 601.001)

Acceptable Usage of Information Technology Resources (DHRD P&P 103.001) 2015-08-07 Memo Reminder of Acceptable Usage of IT Resources Memo & 2015-08-11 Memo Blocking of Media Streaming Services on the State Network

Reasonable Accommodations for Employees and Applicants with Disabilities (DHRD P&P 601.002)

Guide to the State Ethics Code

The State Ethics Code – A Quick Guide for New Employees (Rev 02/2021)

The State Ethics Code – A Quick Guide on Second Jobs and Other Private Business Activities

The State Ethics Code – A Quick Guide for Employees at State Base Yards and Repair Shops

The State Ethics Code – A Quick Guide on the Nepotism Law

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program: Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program Employee Educational Materials Non CDL Employees (Employees belonging to BU 1 ) ♦  Supplemental Agreement Alcohol and Controlled Substance Test for Employees Covered Under Section 63A (UPW) dated 12 October 2018 ♦ UPW Exhibit 63A.09a Resignation Agreement EO 17-06 (for 89-day hires) ♦ Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program Employee Educational Materials Non CDL Employees HGEA Employees (Employees belonging to BU 2, 3, 4, 13) ♦ Drug and Alcohol Testing Memorandum of Agreement (Units 2, 3 , 4, 9, and 13) dated 14 February 2003 Executive Order 03-10 Drug and Alcohol Testing Program for Employees Excluded from BU 2, 3, 4, 9, 13 (includes 89-day hires) ♦ (HGEA handbook)

The following is a list of benefits offered to employees based on your appointment type:

Initial probation appointment, exempt appointment (greater than 90 days), limited term appointment (greater than 90 days):

Summary of Employee Benefits for State of Hawai‘i Employees

Benefits Overview Video

Health Benefits: EUTF Presentation July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 Plan Year EUTF Reference Guide (Effective July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) ♦ EUTF Rates and Contributions Effective July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 ♦ EUTF Enrollment Form for Active Employees Effective July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 (EC-1)

Retirement: Employee Retirement System Video Your Employee’s Retirement System Hybrid Plan Brochure (For employees hired after June 30, 2012)

Additional Benefits:

State of Hawaii Deferred Compensation Plan (IRC 457) Island Savings Overview Video – State of Hawaii Deferred Compensation Plan Island Savings Orientation Video – State of Hawaii Deferred Compensation Plan The Power of Ahupua’a – Pre-recorded presentation incorporating Hawaiian cultural themes into an informational video about the State’s Deferred Compensation Plan: Island Savings Plan by Empower (a quick registration is required and then the presentation will start automatically)

Tax Savings Benefits Island Flex Video – Flexible Savings Account

HI 529 – Hawaii College Savings Program (IRC 529)

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Appointments less than 89-days:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Being Offered to Part-time and Temporary Employees (effective July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)

PTS Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Employee Information Booklet ♦ PTS Deferred Compensation Video

Visit the HDOA HR page or contact our office for more information