Cashier II; Kailua-Kona - SR

Cashier II – Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division

This is a full‑time permanent position located in the Kailua‑Kona district. The position is part of the Department of Finance and is a career ladder position with the permanent class of work Vehicle Registration & Licensing Clerk, SR‑13, $3,900/month. Candidates must be available to work in the Kailua‑Kona district.

• Receives and records over-the-counter cash payments of current or delinquent accounts from the public and issues receipts.
• Informs the public of penalties and interests when delinquent payments are made.
• Maintains various files of duplicate bills to ascertain application of payment when not accompanied with bills.
• Verifies bills against remittances before issuing receipts.
• Determines the amounts to charge the public by using various laws and rules.
• Makes change, sorts, and counts cash.
• Receives mail payments.
• Balances cash receipts against receipt stubs and prepares a cash report to show distribution of cash received to the various accounts.
• Maintains daily and monthly records of all collections.
• Prepares bank deposit slips.
• Prepares bills for special accounts.
• Assists with other clerical work as needed.

• High school graduation.
• Four years of clerical work experience, with at least one year including responsibility for the collection and accounting for cash.

Substitution of education for professional experience:

• An associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required clerical experience on a year‑for‑year basis (e.g., 30 college credits can replace one year of required experience; an associate’s degree can replace two years; a baccalaureate degree or higher can replace four years).

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; grammar, spelling, and word usage; purposes and uses of standard office machines; principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to type or use keyboard; make arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers accurately; set up and maintain records; summarize and analyze materials; prepare reports; operate standard office machines and equipment; interpret laws, ordinances, regulations and policies pertinent to the department; give and follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with the public and resolve complaints; supervise and work harmoniously with others.

Persons seeking appointment must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical effort grouping:
Light.

• Flexible Working Arrangements – options may include alternate work schedules and flexible working hours; not all departments participate.
• Vacation – start accruing paid vacation immediately upon hire, up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave – start accruing paid sick leave immediately upon hire, up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays – 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development – variety of opportunities available to employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program – scholarship for advancing education.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – federal program for qualifying employees.
• Retirement Plan – Employees’ Retirement System, defined benefit public pension plan.
• Deferred Compensation – voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Plan – pre-tax dollars for qualified dependent care and medical expenses.
• Health Benefit Plans – various plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program – free confidential assistance for employees and families.
• Group Life Insurance – free life insurance for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Other Leaves – eligible for Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, and leaves for Parent‑Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may change due to legislative actions or collective bargaining agreements.