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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I, II, III

State of Hawaiʻi
Island of Oahu, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026
💰 $56,904/yr($44,976/yr$56,904/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 25X015

Department: Health

Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III (SR-16)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Office and Administrative Support

Summary

HOW TO APPLY:  See "Other Information" Below


Please be advised that the hiring process for this position is part of the Department of Health’s Hiring Innovation for Rapid Employment (HIRE) Pilot Project. The Pilot Project will defer the traditional screening of applications for minimum qualifications until after a selection has been made. Therefore, the referral of an application to the hiring manager and the opportunity to interview for the position do not indicate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, nor do they guarantee employment. If selected for the role, a comprehensive review of the application packet will occur to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. If the selectee is deemed qualified, a conditional offer will be issued.


This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health


The position is located on the Island of   OAHU


Salary:  

Level I $3,748 - $4,742 per month (SR-12, Step C to I)

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

Level III $4,388 - $5,555 per month (SR-16, Step C to I)


The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.

Examples of duties

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 I serve as a secretary to a manager of a program and organization of modest complexity; may supervise and participate in performing complex clerical work; and performs other duties as required.


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.


An Administrative Assistant serves as a trusted personal assistant which require a close and confidential relationship with the manager or administrator served; an overall awareness of the activities and administrative framework of the organization; and the performance of a variety of clerical and minor administrative duties which are auxiliary to the work of the manager or administrator served.


The Administrative Assistant III serves as a secretary to the manager of a statewide program or programs and an organization of substantial complexity and size or scope; and performs other related duties as assigned.


The Administrative Assistant IV serves as the Administrative Assistant to the manager of statewide programs and an organization of extensive complexity and size or scope; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: (Level I-IV) Six (6) 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 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

•(Level I): One (1) year *Progressively responsible typing, and/or substantive clerical work which demonstrated possession of, in addition to the knowledge and abilities noted under General Experience, knowledge of common office appliances and equipment and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems and to perform secretarial tasks including, but not limited to, several of the following: serving as telephone and walk-in receptionist; maintaining a system of files; making travel arrangements; composing cor

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