Office Assistant Iv - Correctional Facilities - Oahu

Recruitment Number 23-0554

Immediate vacancies are located at the Halawa Correctional Facility (Halawa), Oahu Community Correctional Center (Kalihi), and the Women’s Community Correctional Center (Kailua).

Salary: $3,471–$4,388 per month (SR‑10, Steps C to I).

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii’s Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page.

Perform senior‑level clerical work involving a wide range of clerical functions that require originating and planning of work or a variety of highly complex clerical or administrative tasks. Tasks are primarily substantive and require evaluating information for conformance with established requirements, interpreting laws, rules and regulations to determine appropriate disposition, and using judgment when problems are not covered by standard instructions or established procedures.

Work is performed independently with substantial discretion and, for some positions, includes supervisory and complex clerical work comparable to the Office Assistant III.

• 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 demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, write simply and directly, and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.
• Clerical Experience – Two years of work experience involving a variety of clerical tasks, knowledge of office practices and procedures, and ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems and operate office equipment and technology.
• Supervisory Aptitude – Required for some positions. Demonstrated aptitude or potential for supervisory duties through regular or special assignments that involve supervisory responsibilities, completion of supervision training courses, and favorable supervisory appraisals.
• Substitutions Allowed – Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.
• Keyboarding/Computer Skill – Some positions require keyboarding proficiency and/or the ability to use computers, word processing, and other software applications; required to type at least 40 net words per minute.
• PREA Requirement – Must not have: (1) Engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or similar facility; (2) Been convicted of or attempted to engage in sexual activity with a victim who did not consent or was unable to consent; (3) Been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (2); (4) Been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
• Other Requirements – Applicants who are conditionally offered employment will be subject to drug screening per federal, state, or local laws and an intensive background check.

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, please call 808‑587‑1111.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION:
The Department of Human Resources Development will use email to notify applicants about the status and processing of their applications.

TESTING INFORMATION:
The examination will be conducted on an unassembled basis and will be based on an evaluation of your education and experience. In‑person interviews or additional testing may be required.

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