Office Assistant II, III - Kaumualii Elementary

The Hawai   State Department of Education is posting for the Office Assistant II, III - Kaumualii Elementary role. This posting is used to fill various Office Assistant positions at Kaumualii Elementary. The authorized level of the position is Office Assistant III. Applications are accepted at the Office Assistant II level 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 reports.
• 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  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
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Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described in the statements below and in the amounts shown in the following table, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Office Assistant II 1 year;
  Basic Exp 0.5 year;
  Clerical Exp 0;
  Supervisory Aptitude 0;
  Total Exp 0.5 year
• Office Assistant III 1 year;
  Basic Exp 0.5 year;
  Clerical Exp 1 year;
  Supervisory Aptitude 0;
  Total Exp 1.5 years

Work experience which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and arithmetic; ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.

Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment and technologies.

Supervisory Aptitude is required for positions with supervisory responsibility. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader, or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments;

and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Some positions require keyboarding proficiency and/or the ability to use computers and word processing and/or other software applications. Positions that require keyboarding/typing skill (40 net words per minute) are typically at the Office Assistant II and higher levels. Your typing proficiency may be evaluated by the appointing authority.