OFFICE ASSISTANT III - CENTRAL OAHU JOB FAIR, WAHIAWA, OAHU

Job Posting

This job posting will remain open until October 25, 2025, or upon the receipt of 100 applications. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

This recruitment is being announced for our rapid hiring event on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 10 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m., at the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center, 1001 California Ave., Wahiawa, HI 96786.

Applicants who receive a Notice of Eligibility will receive an email invitation to self-schedule for an in-person interview with a participating department to be conducted on-site at the November 14th Central Oahu Job fair. On-site interviews will be conducted between the hours of 8 : 00 am to 3 : 00pm. The invitation to schedule an interview, for applicants deemed eligible, will include scheduling instructions. Should you receive an email notice of eligibility, please check your email frequently for your invitation to schedule an interview.

Current vacancies are located in Ewa / Kapolei; Waipahu to Aiea; Halawa to Kalihi; Downtown; Manoa to Kahala; Kaneohe to Kualoa; Waimanalo / Kailua; Wahiawa / Kunia / Mililani; and Waianae Coast. The following departments will be participating in this event : Department of Attorney General, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Salary : $3,266 to $4,139 per month (SR-08, Step C to I) Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill both Permanent and Temporary vacancies. Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements :

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement : 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 (6) months of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and arithmetic; the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly; and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.

Graduation from high school or equivalent may be substituted for Basic Experience. Clerical Experience : One (1) year of 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.

Supervisory Aptitude : Possession of Supervisory Aptitude is required for some positions. Supervisory Aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader, or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and / or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Substitutions Allowed : Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. Keyboarding / Computer Skill : Some positions require keyboarding proficiency and / or the ability to use computers and word processing and / or other software applications. These positions require the ability to keyboard / type 40 net words per minute.

License : Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements : A. Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.

B. Applicants for positions in a correctional facility must clear the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law preliminary questions before proceeding to the interview process.

C. If selected, some positions will require the prospective new hire to undergo a post-offer, pre-employment comprehensive background check.

Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Clearance - Federal Criminal History Records Check : In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of the application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years.

The cost for the records check will be the applicant's responsibility.

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 808-587-0936 for assistance.

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click : https : / / studentaid.ed.gov / sa / repay-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service

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 ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and / or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and / or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Your Job Benefits with the State of Hawai'i

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note : Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview. With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will 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 afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

Paid Holidays : You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation : You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.

Paid Sick Leave : You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant