CLERK TYPIST III (SR-10) STATEWIDE * TEST FOR RE-OPEN
Job Details
CLERK TYPIST III (SR-10) STATEWIDE * TEST FOR RE-OPENEmployer
State of Hawai'i
Salary
$2,138.00 Monthly
Location
Statewide
Job Type
Non-Civil Service
Job Number
*206534
Department
Department of Human Resources Development
Opening Date
02/21/2007
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 206534- Statewide Employment - The immediate vacancies are located in Ewa, Waipahu to Aiea, Downtown & Manoa to Kahala, Oahu; Lihue, Kauai and Wailuku/Kahului, Maui.
Duties Summary
Perform skilled typing; perform highly complex clerical work and/or supervise and participate in performing complex clerical work; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Your 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 be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Note: Your calculation of experience must be based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Typing Experience: Two and one-half years of progressively responsible work experience which involved the operation of a typewriter in performing a variety of standard clerical work such as typing of correspondence, reports and other materials, and which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar; spelling, arithmetic; common office appliance and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; carry out procedures in clerical work systems; speak and write simply and directly; observe differences in copy and proofread words and numbers quickly, and accurately; operate various kinds of office equipment.
Note: Be sure to describe the scope of your typing duties and responsibilities. Data entry work is NOT considered qualifying.
Skill: Applicants must be able to type 40 net words per minute.
Substitutions Allowed:
a. Graduation from high school with courses in typing, basic English, and arithmetic may be substituted for six months of Typing Experience.
b. Successful completion of a substantially full-time clerical curriculum of less than a year leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, business or technical school and which included courses in typing, basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures, and office machines, may be substituted for Typing Experience on a month-for-month basis.
c. Successful completion of a substantially full-time clerical curriculum of a year or more leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, business or technical school and which included courses in typing, basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures, and office machines, may be substituted for one and one-half years of Typing Experience.
d. Partial Completion of Training
1) Completion of a half school year of substantially full-time clerical curriculum at an accredited community college, or business and/or technical school which included courses in typing basic English and arithmetic may be substituted for six months of Typing Experience.
2) Completion of one school year (of a program of more than 1 year in length) of substantially full-time clerical curriculum at an accredited community college or business and/or technical school which included courses in typing, basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures, and office machines, may be substituted for one and one-half years of Typing Experience.
Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants for Clerk-Typist III must demonstrate possession of Supervisory Aptitude. 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.
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Other Information
TESTING INFORMATION
For this recruitment, you must qualify on a written test designed to measure your knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of the duties and responsibilities of this class of work. Your examination grade will be based 100% on the written test score.
The written test may be scheduled on either a weekday or weekend. Due to budget restrictions, examinations will be given only at locations within the State of Hawaii. Notification of the date, time, and location of the test will be mailed to applicants at least 7 calendar days prior to the test date.
We strongly advise applicants to make every effort to report for the test as scheduled, as accommodations for rescheduling test dates and/or locations are not guaranteed. Accommodations/exceptions to the scheduled test date may be granted on a case-by-case basis only for reasons of extreme hardship. Applicants who are unable to report to the test as scheduled must notify our office immediately, in writing. The request for accommodation or rescheduling should include a description of the circumstances involved and supporting documentation. Requests received after the written test has been administered will not be considered. The Department of Human Resources Development will not delay the establishment of lists of eligibles for rescheduled candidates.
Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with any phase of the examination process, including the selection interview.
To be admitted to the test, you must present a pictured driver's license, driver's permit card, State I.D., State department issued I.D., or military I.D. card. If you are unable to present any one of these forms of identification, you will be turned away from the test site. U.S. Passports, Permanent Resident Alien cards, credit cards, etc., are not acceptable forms of identification. If you have any questions, call our office PRIOR to the test date.
Successful performance on the written test does not constitute a job offer or promise of employment.
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 Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.
Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State provides its employees equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, race, ancestry/national origin, religion, color, disability, age, marital status, assignment of income for child support obligations, arrest & court record, National Guard participation, sexual orientation and nursing/breast-feeding. Reasonable accommodation will be made for religious practices and beliefs and for qualified disabled persons.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation
Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. For Bargaining Unit 11, employees earn 14 hours per month, while employees assigned to 24-hour work shifts earn 20 hours per month. Note: Refer to the appropriate bargaining unit contract for usage.
Sick Leave
Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. For Bargaining Unit 11, employees earn 14 hours per month, while employees assigned to 24-hour work shifts earn 20 hours per month. Note: Refer to the appropriate bargaining unit contract for usage. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees between $7,245 to $36,225 depending on the employee’s age and $2,372 for retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes by setting aside money from their paychecks to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Retirement Plan
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. New employees under the Hybrid Plan must contribute 6% of their monthly gross salary which are tax deferred for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are credited to employees’ accounts and will earn 4.5% interest compounded annually. Generally, employees with at least 5 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits. Under the Hybrid Plan, a normal benefit is based on an employee’s years of credited service times 2% of the average of the employee’s three highest years of pay.
Re-employment of Retirees
Pursuant to Act 156, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, effective July 1, 2008 until June 30, 2013, retired State or county government employees are eligible for a position of at least 50% full-time equivalent with the State government after one calendar year of retirement. "One calendar year" means twelve consecutive months from the date of the employee's retirement to the date of the employee's re-employment under this law. Retired State or county government employees rehired under Act 156, SLH 2008 shall be recruited, selected, and employed pursuant to applicable civil service and employment laws to fill labor shortage and difficult-to-fill civil service positions.
Retired State or county government employees who are re-employed pursuant to Act 156, SLH 2008, shall not earn retirement service credit, contribute to the retirement system, or gain additional retirement system benefits as a result of their subsequent employment with the State or county and the retired State or county government employee shall continue to receive the retirant's retirement benefits and health benefits without penalty. A retired State or county government employee who is hired by the State under this law shall join the appropriate bargaining unit if hired in a position covered by collective bargaining.
This law does not preclude a retired State or county government employee from returning to work and relinquishing the person's retirement benefits to earn additional service credits and gain additional retirement benefits for a future retirement date as may be allowed by Chapter 88, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Deferred Compensation
The State offers employees a tax-deferred retirement savings program. This program allows employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions. A broad range of investment options are available to select from.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified employees may be eligible to receive partial wage replacement, at no cost to the employee, for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security
As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee’s social security account.
Workers’ Compensation
If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits, such as medical expenses and partial wage replacement, may be available through the State's self insured workers' compensation program. If an employee has sufficient sick leave or vacation leave credits, they may be used in combination with the partial wage replacement benefit. This amount may not exceed an employee's monthly base pay (Act 253).
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an employee’s work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments, suggestions and other contributions that improve State operations.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee’s job is excluded from collective bargaining.
The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.
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01REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and admission to the written test. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. However, you may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information. In general, proof of education obtained from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be submitted within five working days of the filing of your application.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.- I have read and understand the above statement and will submit any required verification or supporting documents within 5 days of application.
02GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII Please check all the locations for which you are willing to accept employment. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected.- I am not available for employment on the Island of Hawaii
- Hilo (Includes Papaikou, Pepeekeo, Honomu, Hakalau, Ninole, Papaaloa, Laupahoehoe)
- Honokaa / Hamakua (Includes Ookala, Paauilo, Paauhau, Haina, Kukuihaele)
- Kamuela / Kohala / Waikoloa (Includes Halaula, Kapaau, Hawi, Kawaihae)
- Kona (Includes Keahole, Kailua-Kona, Holualoa, Keauhou, Kealakekua, Captain Cook, Honaunau)
- Kau (Includes Ocean View, Naalehu, Pahala)
- Puna (Includes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano, Mountain View, Kurtistown, Keaau, Pahoa, Kapoho)
03GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU Please check all the locations for which you are willing to accept employment. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected.- I am not available for employment on the Island of Oahu
- Ewa (Includes Makakilo, Kapolei, Barber's Point, Ewa Beach)
- Waipahu to Aiea (Includes Waikele, Waipio, Pearl City)
- Halawa to Kalihi (Includes Aliamanu, Airport, Salt Lake, Moanalua, Mapunapuna, Kapalama, Palama, Sand Island, Iwilei)
- Downtown (Includes Nuuanu, Pauoa, Makiki-Kapiolani, Ala Moana)
- Manoa to Kahala (Includes McCully, Moiliili, Waikiki, Kapahulu, Kaimuki, Waialae, Palolo)
- Aina Haina to Hawaii Kai
- Waimanalo / Kailua
- Kaneohe to Kualoa (Includes Kahaluu, Waiahole, Waikane)
- Kaaawa to Kahuku (Includes Punaluu, Hauula, Laie, Kuilima)
- North Shore (Includes Waimea, Haleiwa, Waialua)
- Wahiawa / Kunia / Mililani
- Waianae Coast (Includes Nanakuli, Maili, Waianae, Makaha)
04GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI Please check all the locations for which you are willing to accept employment. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected.- I am not available for employment on the Island of Molokai
- Kaunakakai (Includes Maunaloa, Hoolehua, Kualapuu)
- Kalaupapa
05GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THE ISLAND OF KAUAI Please check all the locations for which you are willing to accept employment. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected.- I am not available for employment on the Island of Kauai
- Lihue (Includes Hanamaulu)
- Kapaa (Includes Wailua, Kealia, Anahola)
- Hanalei (Includes Kilauea, Princeville, Haena)
- Waimea (Includes Kokee, Kekaha, Kaumakani, Hanapepe, Eleele, Port Allen, Kalaheo)
- Koloa (Includes Lawai, Omao)
06GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THE ISLAND OF MAUI Please check all the locations for which you are willing to accept employment. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected.- I am not available for employment on the Island of Maui
- Wailuku / Kahului (Includes Puunene, Paukukalo, Waiehu, Waihee)
- Lahaina
- Maalaea / Kihei / Wailea
- Hana
- Makawao (Includes Pukalani, Haliimaile, Haiku, Paia)
- Kula
07GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THE ISLAND OF LANAI Please check all the locations for which you are willing to accept employment. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected.- I am not available for employment on the Island of Lanai
- Lanai City
08HIGH SCHOOL COURSEWORK. Have you completed a typing or keyboarding course in high school?- Yes
- No
09EXPERIENCE. Do you have two and one-half years of progressively responsible typing experience and/or education that would substitute for the required experience? NOTE: You must describe your typing responsibilities in detail in the WORK EXPERIENCE portion of your application.- Yes
- No
10SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE. Do you have education as stated in the job announcement to substitute for the experience requirement? If so, you must submit copies of your official transcripts, identified by job title and recruitment number, as verification.- Yes
- No
11SELF CERTIFICATION. Applicants must be able to type straight copy of at least 40 net words per minute. Are you able to type at least 40 net words per minute?
By answering this question, I certify that I have read the requirement above and presently meet the requirement. I understand that my typing proficiency may be tested by the appointing authority. Failure to demonstrate the minimum typing skill of at least 40 net words per minute will result in my removal from the list of eligibles for employment consideration.- Yes
- No
12If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please indicate where you acquired these skills (i.e., school, employment, or training). Be sure to give the school, employer, and/or program name(s). If you do not indicate where these skills were acquired, credit may not be given.13SUPERVISORY APTITUDE. Do you possess supervisory aptitude? Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties. If no, so state. If yes, please provide the following information:
a. Name of employer and your job title.
b. A detailed description of the duties you performed which demonstrated your supervisory aptitude or potential.
c. Dates you performed such duties (from/to, month/year).14SUPERVISORY APTITUDE. Do you possess supervisory aptitude? Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties. If no, so state. If yes, please provide the following information:
a. Name of employer and your job title.
b. A detailed description of the duties you performed which demonstrated your supervisory aptitude or potential.
c. Dates you performed such duties (from/to, month/year).15WRITTEN TEST SCHEDULING. This recruitment requires a written examination. To the extent possible, applicants will be scheduled for the test on the island of residence. (Due to budget restrictions, applicants living on Lanai may be scheduled on the island of Maui and out of state applicants will be tested on the island of Oahu.) We strongly advise applicants to make every effort to report for the test as scheduled, as accommodations for rescheduling are not guaranteed. Requests to be rescheduled for an alternate test date and/or location for reasons of extreme hardship only will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be submitted in writing, and must include documentation to prove a hardship claim. Please indicate the test location nearest you.- Oahu
- Maui
- Kauai
- Hilo
- Kona
- Molokai
- Lanai
- Out of State
16Supporting documents such as transcripts, driver’s license, or professional licensure as described in the job posting must be on file with the Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) to complete your application. Note: You must re-submit supporting documents to HRD if they were submitted:- to the City & County of Honolulu;
- to the Hawaii State Judiciary;
- to the Hawaii Department of Education;
- to HRD prior to July 2006.
- Supporting documents are attached.
- Supporting documents were previously submitted to the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Resources Development.
- Supporting documents are forthcoming and will be mailed to: Department of Human Resources Development, 235 S. Beretania Street, Room 1100, Honolulu, HI 96813.
17HRD USE ONLY. ACCEPT PENDING ITEMS:* Required Question
- Employer
- State of Hawai'i
- Address
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Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F<br>
235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, <br>96813-2437
- Phone
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(808) 587-0977
