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Senior Clerk-Stenographer - SR-11

This listing closes on 4/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Hawaii.

Employer

County of Hawai`i

Salary

$41,808.00 - $61,884.00 Annually

Location

Hilo, HI

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00041-ID

Department

Water Supply

Division

Administration

Opening Date

03/23/2025

Closing Date

4/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Hawaii

Duties Summary

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY

Only civil service employees of the Department of Water Supply are eligible to apply for this internal recruitment.

Takes and transcribes dictation and performs a variety of difficult clerical work or routine administrative work in preparing, checking, reviewing, evaluating, and refining forms, records, and similar materials; prepares reports and maintains continuing records; may supervise others; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Water Supply - Administration Division in Hilo.

Examples of Duties

  • Takes and transcribes dictation of letters, memoranda, reports, recurring legal documents, and similar materials.
  • Arranges logistics for and attends meeting and conferences and takes stenographic notes of proceedings.
  • Types tabular and other materials from rough or copy where format and arrangement of data are not clearly indicted.
  • Checks and proofreads typewritten materials.
  • Prepares, checks, and reviews forms, records, reports, applications and other documents for accuracy, adequacy, and conformance to established department and/or legal requirements.
  • Evaluates documents and processes same according to individual circumstances where the correct course of action is not clearly defined.
  • Follow-ups to secure or clarify required information.
  • Determines eligibility for and issues licenses and permits.
  • Posts data to and maintains various types of manual and electronic operational and control records.
  • Makes extensive searches through a variety of files and records; extracts, refines, and organizes necessary information and prepares reports.
  • Summarizes and briefs materials and prepares special reports involving interpretation and analysis of data and judgment as to format and details of presentation.
  • Composes routine correspondence and letters of acknowledgment from general instructions.
  • Sets up and maintains paper and electronic files and revises system as necessary.
  • Codes and indexes records.
  • Gives information and resolves complaints over a counter or telephone involving interpretation and explanation of regulations, policies and procedures, and knowledge of the agency's purposes and functions.
  • Answers telephone and takes or relays messages and calls; makes appointments for the staff.
  • Greets callers and directs them to proper persons or offices.
  • May accept cash payments for standard fees and write out receipts.
  • May operate standard office machines such as copiers, calculators, typewriters, and desktop computers and peripherals.
  • May supervise and review the work of others.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

  • graduation from high school, and
  • two (2) years of clerical experience which shall have included typing and stenography, and
  • possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver's license (Class 3) or any other comparable driver’s license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Substitution of education for required clerical experience:  an Associates 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 (examples: 30 college credits can be substituted for one (1) year of the required clerical experience, an Associates degree can be substituted for two (2) years of the required clerical experience, and a baccalaureate degree or higher can be substituted for four (4) years of the required clerical experience).  (Scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of clerical experience.)

Knowledge of:  office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; grammar, spelling and word usage; the purposes and uses of standard office machines, e.g., personal computers, calculators, telephone, copiers, and printers; principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to:  take dictation at the rate of 80 words per minute and transcribe notes accurately; type at the rate of 40 net words per minute; make arithmetical computations; compare names and numbers accurately; set up and maintain records manually and electronically; summarize and analyze materials and prepare reports; operate standard office machines and equipment; understand and interpret and explain 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.

Physical Requirements:  Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:  Light

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

  • an official college transcript,
  • a valid driver's license,
  • a temporary assignment verification, 
  • professional licenses, and/or
  • certificates.

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You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.

Benefits of County employmentThe County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package.  Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

  • Flexible Working Arrangements:  Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.  (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)    
  • Vacation:  Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire.  14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
  • Sick Leave:  Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire.  14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
  • Holidays:  The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
  • Training and Development:  The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees. 
  • County Tuition Reimbursement Program:  Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program:  A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.  For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
  • Retirement Plan:   The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.  For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov
  • Deferred Compensation:  Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.)  This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
  • Flexible Spending Plan:  Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
  • Health Benefit Plans:  The County of Hawai‘i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
    • Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
    • Vision Plan
    • Dental Plan
    • Prescription Drug Plan
These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund.  For more information about current employee contribution rates and plans see the EUTF website (https://eutf.hawaii.gov).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP):  The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
  • Group Life Insurance:  The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees. 
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Other Leaves:  You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

01
Do you have civil service status with the Department of Water Supply?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HiSET)?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Did you scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have two (2) years of clerical experience which shall have included typing and stenography?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If you answered "Yes" to question #6, please describe your clerical work experience which included some typing and stenography. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:
A. Employer's name
B. Your job title
C. The specific dates of employment (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Your clerical duties that includes some typing and stenography
G. The percentage of time you spent performing clerical duties that includes some typing and stenography

If you answered "No," enter N/A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- Refer to resume
- See attached
08
I am including work experience gained through temporary assignment and am attaching written verification from my employer of the total number of hours performed in this task. (Scan and attach your temporary assignment verification.)
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing? (You will be required to submit your driver's license at time hire.)
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County of Hawai`i
Phone
808-961-8361
Website
http://jobs.hawaiicounty.gov
Address
Department of Human Resources
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720

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