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Posted: January 28, 2026 (23 days ago)

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STAFF SERVICES ASSISTANT I - KONA, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawaii

Human Services

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Location

Hawaii, 96813-2437

Salary

Not specified

Closes

Open until filled

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level government job involves handling everyday administrative tasks like organizing files, managing budgets, purchasing supplies, and supporting office operations in Hawaii's Department of Human Services.

It may include supervising a small team of clerical workers and providing advice on fiscal and personnel matters.

A good fit would be someone with a few years of office experience who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship, national status, permanent resident alien, or eligibility for unrestricted U.S. employment
  • Three years of progressively responsible office and administrative work experience
  • Experience in records and files maintenance, word and mail processing, and reception services
  • Responsibility in at least one area: fiscal recordkeeping, budget preparation, purchasing, inventory control, or personnel services
  • Ability to plan, organize, and conduct administrative housekeeping services
  • Potential to supervise clerical assistants

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0044

This vacancy is with the Department of Human Services.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $4,054 to $5,133 per month (SR-14, Step C to I)

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

Requirements

These positions are responsible for providing a variety of basic administrative housekeeping services in support of the operations of a program or programs in a district or divisional office. The positions, to a significant degree, advise and assist in budget and fiscal, purchasing and inventory, personnel, and general clerical services.

Staff Services Assistant I plans, organizes and conducts administrative housekeeping services; may supervise a clerical assistant; and performs 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.


General Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible office and administrative housekeeping work experience which included the full range of office services in records and files maintenance, word and mail processing, and reception and related services, and responsibility for at least one of the following areas: (a) fiscal recordkeeping; (b) budget preparation; (c) purchasing; (d) inventory control; and (e) personnel services.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements 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 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-hawaii-5207729