OFFICE ASSISTANT III - STATE CAPITOL JOB FAIR - OAHU

Full Job Description

This recruitment is being announced for the job fair on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Hawaii State Capitol, 415 South Beretania Street, 4th floor.

Applicants who receive a Notice of Eligibility confirming their qualifications will be invited to attend our April 2nd job fair where they can speak with departmental program representatives and leave the job fair with multiple scheduled interview dates and times.

Current vacancies are located in Ewa/Kapolei; Waipahu to Aiea; Halawa to Kalihi; Downtown; Manoa to Kahala; Kaneohe to Kualoa; Waimanalo/Kailua; Wahiawa/Kunia/Mililani; and Waianae Coast.

The following departments will be participating in this event:

• Department of Accounting and General Services
• Department of Attorney General
• Department of Budget and Finance
• Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
• Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
• Department of Health
• Department of Human Services; and,
• Department of Taxation

Recruitment Number 26-0098

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 3/19/26.

Salary: $3,266 to $4,139 per month (SR-08, Step C to I)

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

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill both Permanent and Temporary vacancies.

Note: Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Requirements

Perform journey level clerical work involving a variety of complex clerical assignments, e.g., those that involve a number of steps/processes and/or referral to a number of different sources and require the use of some judgment to determine appropriate disposition; prioritize work and carry out assignments independently, in accordance with general instructions and established policies and procedures; and/or supervise and participate in performing moderately complex clerical work; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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: Six (6) months of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and arithmetic; the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly; and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.Clerical Experience: One (1) year of 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: Possession of Supervisory Aptitude is required for some positions.

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.Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.Keyboarding/Computer Skill: Some positions require keyboarding proficiency and/or the ability to use computers and word processing and/or other software applications.

These positions require the ability to keyboard/type 40 net words per minute.License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.Special Requirements:A.

Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.

B. Applicants for positions in a correctional facility must clear the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law preliminary questions before proceeding to the interview process.

C. If selected, some positions will require the prospective new hire to undergo a post-offer, pre-employment comprehensive background check.

Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Clearance - 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.

In order 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 ten 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 complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Additional Information

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.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.