Job Details

Clerk-Meter Reader

The Department of Water Supply - Operations Division has the following vacancies: one (1) immediate permanent full-time Clerk-Meter Reader vacancy in Kailua-Kona and one (1) immediate permanent full-time Meter Reader I vacancy in Kailua-Kona. The eligible list may be used to fill other Meter Reader I and Clerk-Meter Reader permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Reads and records the readings of water meters and/or uses hand held devices with data files to read meters; performs a variety of clerical work; and performs other related duties as required.

Training and experience substantially equivalent to: graduation from high school, and two (2) years of clerical experience, some of which shall have included experience dealing with the public, and possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing. An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required clerical experience on a year for year basis. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.

Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.

Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.

Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).

Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.

County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.

Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.

Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.

Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.

Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.

Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.

Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.