Salary: $3,471.00 Monthly
Location: Maui County (various), HI
Job Number: 2024 Office Op Assistant II
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Immediate vacancies: Department of Human Concerns Department of Planning Department of Police Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
Permanent Full-Time: Hana, Wailuku, Kihei, Kahului Prepares a variety of documents using word processing and other office equipment and technologies to perform a variety of clerical work in reviewing, refining and verifying data for conformance with established requirements; interprets laws, rules and regulations; may supervise others; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This class differs from that of the Office Operations Assistant I in that the Office Operations Assistant II uses word processing and other office equipment and technologies in performing a variety of clerical work involving the review, refinement, and verification of data, interpretation of legal provisions, rules and regulations, and judgment in selecting and adapting alternate methods or procedures to meet different situations and conditions; whereas the Office Operations Assistant I uses word processing and other office equipment and technologies to execute a variety of documents into finished form from rough drafts and unorganized notes, and performs a variety of clerical work in checking and processing clerical material for completion, accuracy, and conformance with standard requirements and procedures with reference to a variety of established sources.
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of clerical experience which shall have included some typing or keyboarding. Substitutions Allowed - Training for Experience: Successful completion of a clerical/office support/business technology curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or certificate at an accredited community college, business or technical school which included courses in English, clerical/office procedures, and mathematics may be substituted for the required Clerical Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits of satisfactorily completed coursework for six (6) months of experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years. Certificate/License Requirement: A current typing or keyboarding proficiency certificate from an authorized agency with a minimum speed of 40 net words per minute. Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3) may be required for specific positions. Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; punctuation, grammar, spelling and word usage; use of standard office machines and equipment, including personal computers, peripheral equipment, and software applications. Ability to: use a personal computer; type/keyboard accurately at the rate of 40 net words per minute; make arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately; read and interpret written material; follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others. Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Skills Assessment: Qualified applicants will be required to take an online assessment. Applicants are required to test alone in a quiet, distraction-free area using a reliable computer with a high-speed internet connection, a microphone, a webcam (internal or external), and a Windows or Apple Operating System. Applicants who do not meet the system requirements will be provided an opportunity to take the online assessment on site.
Temporary Positions: 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.
Applications may be filed online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
Examinations are administered in the County of Maui only.
The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination.
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email: personnel.services@mauicounty.gov