ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - KAUAI

Duties Summary

The positions perform secretarial services as a primary work assignment, along with minor administrative, clerical and related services for a program manager. The program manager serves at a level requiring substantial involvement in planning, programming, and budgeting, as well as work direction and coordination, and appropriate liaison and public relations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• General Clerical Experience: Six (6) months of work experience involving tasks demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and arithmetic; ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; and the ability to speak and write simply and directly.
• Specialized Clerical Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible typing and/or substantive clerical work demonstrating knowledge of common office appliances and equipment, and the ability to perform secretarial tasks.
• Keyboarding/Computer Skill: Some positions require proficiency in keyboarding and/or using computers and word processing and/or other software applications, with the ability to type 40 net words per minute.
• Shorthand/Dictation Skill: Some positions require the ability to take and transcribe dictation accurately at 80 net words per minute.
• Licenses: A valid driver's license is required for some positions, to be obtained at the time of appointment.

Other Information

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: Individuals can qualify for loan forgiveness by making 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
• Electronic Notification to Applicants: Applications will be notified via email, and applicants are advised to ensure their email address is current and accessible.
• Testing Information: The examination is conducted on an unassembled basis, with scores based on evaluations of education and experience. In-person interviews and/or further testing may be required.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

To qualify, individuals must make 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail to notify applicants of important information regarding the status and processing of their applications.

Testing Information

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. In-person interviews and/or further testing may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship, and Other Requirements

The State of Hawaii complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program details, Electronic Notification to Applicants, and Testing Information are provided for applicants' reference.