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There is one vacancy with the Department of Community Services, Community Assistance Division, Rental Assistance Branch located in Downtown Honolulu. Under the general supervision of the Supervising Clerk II, this position creates and maintains the account receivables for the federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program; receives payments for daily deposits; records and inputs all accounts receivable activity; inputs and updates data in Section 8 database; track outstanding accounts; compiles data and prepares reports; performs other related duties.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. The list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other City departments.
- Additional Job Information
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Applications must be submitted online by April 8, 2023, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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– use a valid e-mail account;
– verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
– are subscribed to e-mail notices;
– check your spam folders; and
– add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contact list. - Minimum Qualification Requirements
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At the 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.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three (3) years of clerical experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in account record keeping work.Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices; office practices and procedures; grammar, spelling, and word usage; filing methods and systems; use of standard office machines. Such experience must have also demonstrated the ability to maintain fiscal accounts and records; detect errors in posting and calculations; prepare financial reports and statements; interpret fiscal records and data; work harmoniously with others; etc.
Substitution: An Associate degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of clerical experience and up to one year of account record keeping experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for all of the required experience.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your submitted diploma and/or official transcript must be legible to be given credit.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
Possession of or ability to obtain a Hawaii notary public certificate. - Examination Process
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower grade.EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%
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What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
— Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
— Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
— Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
— Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
— Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
— Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
— Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
— Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
— Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
— Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
— Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate “none.” Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.- I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Account Clerk requires applicants to have an equivalent to graduation from high school.Do you meet this education requirement?
- Yes
- No
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must have three (3) years of clerical work, two of which shall have been in account record keeping work.Do you meet this experience requirement?
- Yes
- No
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SUBSTITUTION FOR EXPERIENCE:- An Associate’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university will substitute for one (1) year of clerical experience and up to one (1) year of account record keeping experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university will substitute for all of the required experience.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application; Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Do you have any of the above-mentioned degrees?
- Yes, I have an Associate’s degree in Accounting. I understand I must submit evidence of my degree to be given credit.
- Yes, I have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. I understand that I must submit evidence of my degree to be given credit.
- No, I do NOT have any of the above-mentioned degrees.
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For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, describe in full detail your specific account record keeping experience.Include in your explanation examples of your experience with:
1) maintaining general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, and accounting records;
2) reviewing accounts receivable records and collecting on overdue accounts;
3) bank reconciliations and other account reconciliation activities; and
4) any other account recordkeeping activities you worked on.06
For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, describe in full detail your specific general clerical duties.Include in your explanation examples of your experience with:
1) reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness;
2) preparing, composing, and completing correspondences, memoranda, and special reports;
3) receptionist duties including providing information to the public; and
4) filing.* Required Question
