Office Assistant

$3,471/Month
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Location: 711 Kapiolani Blvd., 6th floor, Honolulu
Department: Liquor Commission
Apply Before: Continuous

The Honolulu Liquor Commission is HIRING!

We are seeking two (2) full time Office Assistants to provide exceptional customer service and clerical support for this City & County of Honolulu regulatory agency.

These are temporary positions that end 6/30/27, but are also renewable pending budget availability and agency need.

Competitive City pay and full fringe benefits are provided. Chosen candidates for these positions will be eligible to apply for permanent Office Assistant position(s) anticipated to be opened within the next several months.

These positions perform senior level clerical work involving a variety of highly complex clerical or routine administrative tasks in preparing, checking, reviewing, evaluating, and refining forms, records, and similar materials.

Prepares reports and maintains continuing records.

Performs registration services (ie. issues liquor cards) to the public as required by State Law and the Rules of the Liquor Commission; assists in the intake review of liquor license applications; and performs word processing and other clerical tasks as required.

Employment with the City & County of Honolulu has many benefits.

Among them are:

• Vacation:
  
  Employees may earn 21 days a year, accumulable up to 90 days.
• Sick leave:
  
  Employees may earn 21 days a year, unlimited accumulation.
• Holidays:
  
  There are 13 holidays observed per year (Election years include 14 holidays per year).
• Health:
  
  Plans offered may include medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance.
  
  The amount the City pays is specified in the bargaining unit agreements. If you are required to pay premiums for the plans you select, you may choose to deduct the premium from your pay before taxes.
• Retirement plan: ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ):
  
  All new employees have contributions deducted from their paychecks for their retirement plans.
• Free public transit:
  
  City employees may be able to ride The Bus and Skyline for free.
  
  All Liquor Commission employees are eligible and many take advantage of this benefit for their daily commutes.
• Membership in the Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) union, bargaining unit 3.

• Salary paid:$3,471/month, with annual salary increases
• Pay periods:15 th and last day of the month
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
• Includes 45 minutes of unpaid lunch break
• Minimum of one (1) ten-minute morning and one (1) ten-minute afternoon breaks, paid.

• Training and experience:
  
  A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and two years of clerical experience.
• Knowledge of:office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; correct English grammar, spelling and word usage; operation and maintenance of common office machines and equipment; principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to:
  
  Make arithmetic computations; compare words and numbers accurately; keep records, summarize and analyze materials and prepare reports; operate standard office machines and equipment; understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and policies pertinent to the department; give and follow oral and written instructions; deal with others in an effective and tactful manner; supervise, assign, review and evaluate the work of others.

Pursuant to Chapter 281 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Liquor Commission has the sole jurisdiction, power, authority and discretion to grant, refuse, suspend, and revoke any license for the manufacture, importation, or sale of liquor within the City and County of Honolulu.

The Commission also hears and adjudicates violations of Liquor Laws and Rules committed by liquor licensees and non-licensees.