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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - KAUAI


Company : GovernmentJobs.com


Location : Lihue, HI


Created : 2026-03-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Administrative Assistant II The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Taxation and the University of Hawaii at Kauai Community College in Lihue, Kauai. 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. These positions perform secretarial services as a primary work assignment, along with minor administrative, clerical and related services for a program manager. The program manager served is at a level in the State's hierarchy which requires that he/she be substantially involved in planning, programming, and budgeting, in addition to work direction and coordination, as well as appropriate liaison and public relations. An Administrative Assistant speaks and acts for the manager or administrator served in those matters delegated in order to facilitate workflow, coordination and management controls, and relationships with others both within and outside the organization. The ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II serves as a secretary to the manager of a program and organization of considerable scope and complexity; may supervise and participate in performing highly complex clerical work; and performs other related duties as assigned. 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. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II: General Clerical Experience: Six months of work experience which involved performing tasks which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling and arithmetic; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and speak and write simply and directly. Specialized Clerical Experience: Two years of progressively responsible typing and/or substantive clerical work which demonstrated possession of, in addition to the knowledge and abilities noted under General Clerical Experience above, knowledge of common office appliances and equipment and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems and to perform secretarial tasks as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (see link). 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, with or without reasonable accommodation. Some of the immediate vacancies have this requirement. Shorthand/Dictation Skill: Some positions required the ability to take and transcribe dictation accurately at 80 net words per minute, with or without reasonable accommodation. Your proficiency may be tested by the appointing authority. Failure to demonstrate at least the minimum keyboarding/computer shorthand and/or dictation skill as noted above may result in corrective action, including the removal of your name from the list of eligible for employment consideration. License: A valid driver's license is required for some positions. For those positions, a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Lift and Carry: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights with or without reasonable accommodation. Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. 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-###-#### for assistance. The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.