Cashier - SR

This range is provided by County of Hawaii. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Receives over-the-counter payments for a variety of bills, assessments, and other charges; tallies cash and prepares daily cash receipts; assesses penalties and interest for delinquent accounts; and performs other related duties as required.

• One (1) permanent full‑time vacancy with the Department of Finance – Real Property Tax Division in Kailua‑Kona.
• Three (3) permanent full‑time vacancies with the Department of Finance – Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division in Kailua‑Kona. May be eligible to receive a $1,000 Recruitment Incentive. Conditions apply.

Certain Cashier I positions are career ladder positions. The permanent class of work may be Real Property Tax Clerk, SR‑12, $3,748/month or Vehicle Registration & Licensing Clerk, SR‑13, $3,900/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualification requirements for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Receives over-the-counter and mail collections from the public in payment of a variety of bills, assessments, and other charges; issues receipts.
• Makes change, sorts, and counts cash.
• Verifies bills against remittances and issues receipts.
• Computes and assesses penalties on delinquent accounts.
• Balances cash against cash receipt stubs.
• Prepares daily cash report; verifies cash remittances, reports, and other substantiating documents received from field collectors in the county.
• Keeps records of collections and prepares bank deposit slips.
• Segregates receipts into revenue accounts and credits these accounts in a daily report.

Training and Experience

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school, and
• Two (2) years of clerical experience, some of which shall have involved handling cash.

Examination

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

When applying, be certain to list all pertinent training and experience. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g., official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD‑214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note:

In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaiʻi County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in‑person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Office practices and procedures; methods of accounting for and banking cash; various negotiable instruments used in everyday business transactions; office machines such as cash registers, adding and calculating machines.

Make arithmetical computations; operate office machines; handle cash rapidly and accurately; keep financial records; meet and deal effectively with the public; maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately; learn applicable laws, rules, and procedures.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential…