SECRETARY IV (SR-18) [1 vacancy]

Secretary IV

Apply your secretarial skills to make an impact today! The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is looking for a Secretary IV in Honolulu. This full-time temporary (limited-term appointment [LTA]) position within the Administration Division serves as a trusted personal assistant, providing secretarial services to the Assistant Director of Human Resources.

General duties and responsibilities of a Secretary IV include but are not limited to:

• Organizing and coordinating matters that require executive attention; Searches files to assemble background materials and information for the executive's action or decisions.
• Communicate information to the public, to internal City Departments, or others based upon knowledge of departmental functions, organization, regulations and manager's thinking and attitude.
• Taking and transcribing notes of meetings and conferences, and preparing summary minutes.
• Reading incoming emails, postal mail and answering routine correspondences.
• Create written correspondence from oral or written instructions.
• Screening callers/visitors and making appointments for the manager.
• Keeping records of expenditures and draft budget requests.
• Responding and assisting callers in a wide variety of inquires, requiring knowledge of numerous City Departments.
• May supervise clerical employees by scheduling, assigning and reviewing their work.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Salary rate commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting

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Minimum Qualification Requirements: At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Five (5) years of secretarial, stenographic or substantive clerical experience.

Desirable Experience: Familiarity/experience working in a governmental or legal organization. Applicable Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; principles and capabilities of word processors and microcomputers; filing methods and systems; grammar, spelling and word usage use of standard office equipment; principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to: understand and effectively use word processing and other software applications; give and follow oral and written instructions; understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; summarize and brief materials; type and/or key/input information accurately; transcribe notes accurately; and deal tactfully and effectively with employees and the public.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.