Office Assistant III

LOCATION:Maluhia Adult Day Health Care

POSITION STATUS:Temporary Full-Time with Benefits

SALARY RANGE:BU03 SR08

SALARY RATE:$39192.00 (Annual Salary) Effective 7/1/26

JOB DUTIES:: The appointee to this position provides clerical support such as typing filing entering data into computer programs and databases billing receiving visitors answering phones and other related duties in the Adult Day Health Center of Maluhia Oahu Region Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC).

Position may be extended or converted to Permanent with Management Approval.

The incumbent of this position may also provide services at Leahi Hospital.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE:Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained addition qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

BASIC EXPERIENCE:Six (6) months of work experience which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar spelling arithmetic; 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 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 EXPERIENCE/SUPERVISORY APTITUDE:Some positions require applicants to possess supervisory experience or supervisory aptitude.

• Supervisory experience which demonstratedthe applicants knowledge of and ability to apply the principles practices techniques and methods of supervision including: (1) planning organizing and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing work; (3) advising others on difficult work problems; (4) timing and scheduling work; and (5) training and developing employees.
• 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; by serving as a group or team leader or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

KEYBOARDING/COMPUTER SKILL REQUIREMENT: 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.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent may be substituted for Basic Experience.
2. Excess Clerical Experience May be Substituted for Basic Experience.
3. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical/office support/business technology curriculum leading to a degree diploma or certificate at an accredited community college business or technical school which included courses in English clerical/office procedures and mathematics may be substituted for the required Clerical Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits of satisfactorily completed coursework for six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
4. Education in a Bachelors program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for Clerical Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicants overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Correct English grammar spelling punctuation word usage and arithmetic; office practices and procedures; and operation and maintenance of common office appliances and equipment. For positions with supervisory responsibility knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.

ABILITY TO: Read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly; compare words and numbers quickly and accurately; perform arithmetic computations; operate and maintain office appliances and equipment; compose routine correspondence and other similar material; understand interpret and apply pertinent policies procedures laws rules and regulations; and deal with others in a tactful and polite manner; for some positions operate an automobile and/or supervise the work of others.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equalopportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements including education experience other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veterans Preference you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as but not limited to two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations except the cost for drug screening shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s) 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review you may file a Formal Compliant and then if you are still not satisfied you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION: MALUHIA is located at 2nd Floor 3675 Kilauea Avenue Honolulu HI 96816. For employment opportunities please contact (Voice/TT) email: or visit our website at with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (Voice/TT)