OFFICE ASSISTANT III - (TEMPORARY FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT) KALAUPAPA, MOLOKAI

About the role

This position is located in the Kalaupapa Settlement in Kalawao County, on the Island of Molokai. Access into the Settlement is by a small 5-8 passenger commuter airplane or on foot or mule down a 26-switchback trail down the sea cliffs. Ocean access is limited to only a few months in the summer when the sea is calm enough to allow boats to dock.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey level clerical work involving a variety of complex clerical assignments, e.g., those that involve a number of steps/processes and/or referral to a number of different sources and require the use of some judgment to determine appropriate disposition;
• Prioritize work and carry out assignments independently, in accordance with general instructions and established policies and procedures;
• Supervise and participate in performing moderately complex clerical work;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: 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.
• Basic Experience: Six 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.
• 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 Experience and/or Aptitude: Possession of Supervisory Experience and/or 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.

Qualifications

• Education: No specific educational requirements are mentioned.
• Experience: No specific experience requirements are mentioned beyond the basic clerical experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and arithmetic.
• The ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
• The ability to write simply and directly.
• The ability to compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• The ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems.
• The ability to operate various kinds of office equipment and technologies.
• Aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment, up to a total of 90 days (720 hours).
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, with no limit on the amount you can accumulate.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: Employees can voluntarily contribute to a pre-tax retirement savings plan.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Pay

$3,266 to $4,139 per month (SR-08, Steps C to I)

Schedule

Not specified