Office assistant Jobs in Honolulu, HI

Salary : $3,354.00 Monthly

Location : Honolulu, HI 96813

Job Type : Permanent, Full-time 12-month

Job Number : 2024-05199

District / Complex Area : Classified / OSFSS

School / Office : Classified / School R&M Program

Opening Date : 02 / 16 / 2025

Max Number of Applicants : 25

Position % : 100%

Position Number : 1781

Description

Salary Range :

Office Assistant IV, SR-10 : $3,354.00 per month

Examples of Duties

In addition to the duties of the lower levels, the Office Assistant IV :

• Evaluates and processes documents according to individual circumstances where the correct course of action is not clearly defined.
• Performs extensive searches through a variety of paper and electronic files and records, extracts, refines and organizes necessary information and prepares reports.
• Summarizes materials and prepares reports requiring the interpretation and analysis of data and judgment as to format and details of presentation.
• Evaluates various office processes and determines which may be performed more efficiently through the use of office automation; sets up databases, templates, procedures, etc. that will best meet user and office requirements.
• Provides training and guidance to, and assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of clerical subordinates performing work comparable to the class Office Assistant III.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Requirements : Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the statements below and in the amounts shown in the following table, or any equivalent combination of training and experience :

Class TitleBasic Exp (years)Clerical Exp (years)

Supvy Exp / AptitudeTotal Exp (years) Office Assistant IV1 / 22

Basic Experience : Work experience which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and arithmetic; ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.

Clerical Experience : Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment and technologies.

Substitutions Allowed :

Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he / she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he / she is being considered.

Lift and Carry Requirement : Applicants must possess the ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds unassisted and lift and carry up to 70 pounds with assistance.

Supplemental Information

Salary : The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements : Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours / week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours / week will not be credited. Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours / week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment : Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below :

Documents : Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions : Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits :

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

BASIC EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :

Do you possess SIX (6) months of experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements and / or do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

BASIC EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(Cont.) :

If you answered "No" to the above question, indicate "NA".

If you possess the required Basic Education / Experience, please provide the following information to address your relevant background :

From the Work Experience section of your application, identify the employer(s) where you gained the appropriate experience. Provide the following information :

A) Employer's name, your job title, dates employed (mo / yr to mo / yr) and the number of hours worked per week; and,

B) Describe the primary function of your position and your primary duties and responsibilities .

If you possess a high school diploma or GED, provide the name of your high school or organization and the city / state where you earned your diploma.

CLERICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :

How many years of work experience do you have which involved performing a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment?

CLERICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (Cont.) :

If you do not possess the required clerical experience, indicate "NA".

If you possess the required clerical experience, please identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information. Be specific and complete in your responses, and treat each position or change in employer separately.

The information for each employer should include :

B) A detailed description of your clerical duties and responsibilities. Include examples of the tasks performed and the steps you took to accomplish your work; and,

C) List the office equipment, technologies and / or software you used.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR CLERICAL EXPERIENCE :

Please indicate if you are using the education substitution to meet the Clerical Experience Requirement.

Note : To receive credit for your academic training, attach / submit a legible copy of your Official Transcripts with your online application.

LIFT / CARRY OBJECTS REQUIREMENT :

Applicant must be able to lift and / or carry objects weighing up to forty five (45) pounds unassisted. Are you are to lift and / or carry objects weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted?

LIFT / CARRY OBJECTS REQUIREMENT :

Applicant must possess the ability to lift and / or carry objects weighing up to seventy (70) pounds assisted by another person and / or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck). Do you possess the ability to lift and / or carry objects weighing up to 70 pounds assisted by another person and / or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck)?

TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS :

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application.

If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

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