Office Assistant II, III - Mokapu Elementary

Job Description

This posting is used to fill various Office Assistant positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Office Assistant III. Applications are being accepted down to the Office Assistant II in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Office Assistant II, SR-06: $3,141.00 per month
Office Assistant III, SR-08: $3,266.00 per month

• Creates, edits, prints, stores, retrieves and deletes documents using a computer and word processing and other software, in draft or final form, from rough or corrected copy where format and arrangement are not clearly indicated.
• Prepares, reviews and processes forms, records, reports, applications and other documents for accuracy, completion and conformance to established requirements.
• Checks records and forms such as applications, permits, requisitions, vouchers and other materials for completeness and accuracy; evaluates the information contained therein for conformance with established requirements; and processes documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Searches through a variety of paper and electronic files and records, extracts, compiles and summarizes information and prepares periodic and special report.
• Composes routine correspondence and letters of acknowledgement.
• Sets up and maintains paper and electronic files and revises filing systems as necessary.
• Provides general information and resolves complaints in person or over the telephone involving explanation of rules, regulations, policies and procedures and knowledge of the organization’s purpose and functions.
• Determines the need for and/or makes routine orders for necessary supplies, materials or other items.
• Makes arrangements for travel, equipment maintenance, telephone service, and other similar matters.
• Provides training and guidance to, and assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of clerical subordinates performing work comparable to the class Office Assistant II.

• Experience Requirements:
  Applicants must have progressively responsible experience as described in the table below or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Holidays:
  Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 in election year.
• Vacation: 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year, can be used toward retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance:
  State pays part of premiums for state-sponsored plans.
• Group Life Insurance:
  State provides free life insurance.
• Premium Conversion Plan:
  Deduct cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Tax‑savings benefit program.
• Retirement Plan:
  State contributes; eligibility based on service and age.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA):
  Eligible employees may participate.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Tax‑deferred retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance:
  Eligibility for disability benefits.
• Social Security:
  Employer contributes.
• Workers' Compensation:
  Medical expenses and wage support available.
• Union & Collective Bargaining:
  Right to join union; service fees if not excluded.

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its employment policies and programs on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies and programs on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, and other grounds, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.