Job Details

Overview

Recruitment Number 24-0100. The immediate vacancies are located in Lihue.

Salary: $3,471-$4,388 per month (SR-10, Step C to I). Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Responsibilities

Perform senior level clerical work that involves a wide range of clerical functions where some originating and planning of work are required and/or a variety of highly complex clerical or administrative tasks that are primarily substantive in nature. This includes evaluating information for conformance with established requirements and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations to determine appropriate disposition and use of judgment. Problems are often not covered by standard instructions or established techniques, systems, or procedures. Positions at this level may carry out assignments independently with substantial discretion and selectiveness in deviating from established processes and procedures. Some positions supervise and participate in performing complex clerical work comparable to the Office Assistant III.

Qualifications (to qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements)

• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic Experience: Six months of work experience demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic; ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly; and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.
• Clerical Experience: Two years of work experience involving a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrating knowledge of office practices and procedures, ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment and technologies.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Possession of Supervisory Experience or Aptitude is required for some positions. Supervisory experience must include: planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of others; assigning and reviewing their work; advising on difficult work problems; training and developing subordinates; evaluating work performance and disciplining when necessary. Supervisory Aptitude is demonstrated through supervision-related assignments, leadership roles, or approved supervisory coursework and positive performance appraisals.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.
• Keyboarding/Computer Skill: Some positions may require keyboarding proficiency and/or the ability to use computers and word processing or other software applications. Ability to keyboard around 40 net words per minute.
• Special Requirements: Some positions may require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
• License: A valid drivers license is required for some positions and must be valid at the time of appointment for those positions.

Additional Information

The information above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the requirements in their entirety, please note the Recruitment page for full details.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-###-#### for assistance.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our effort to increase efficiency and reduce delays. Please ensure your contact information is current and accessible. We are not responsible if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your account timely.

TESTING INFORMATION: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis, with the score based on evaluation of education and experience. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If required, referred applicants must be available to participate in person and at their own expense.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to documentation and scores, referral may depend on other factors including date of receipt of application.