Contracts Assistant - Oahu

Recruitment Number 24-0303

The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Transportation, Airports Division at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Salary: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-13, Step C to I), effective 7/1/25.

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

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

Draft non‑engineering contracts and specifications, and provide a variety of other services in the preparation and processing of contracts; assist in drafting engineering contracts and specifications; and perform other duties as required.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization To Work Requirement

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Experience/

Education:

Graduation from high school or equivalent; OR work experience that demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, or a high degree of verbal skill. This experience may be met from part‑time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis, but not necessarily on a full‑time normal work basis.

Specialized

Experience:

Three (3) years of responsible experience in preparing or processing contracts, specifications and related legal instruments or notices requiring the knowledge and application of pertinent laws, policies and procedures.

The applicant's experience must show that they possess the knowledge and the proper application of specification writing, drafting of contracts and legal notices, and contract letting, including but not limited to the advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, proposals, contract and bond forms.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport, must undergo a pre‑employment fingerprint‑based criminal history record check. To be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found “not guilty by reason of insanity,” of a disqualifying criminal offense within 10 years from the date of the application.

Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint‑based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant's responsibility.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please .

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 in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.

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