Clerk Dispatcher I (SR-12) NON-CIVIL SERVICE Full Time

Salary rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements or Pay Administration Policy as applicable.

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If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact the County of Kaua’i, Transportation Agency at (808) 246-8110 (Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST)

Receives and transmits messages by operating a radio-telephone communication system; transmits order, instructions and dispatches personnel, material and equipment in response to complaints, service and emergency; performs a variety of clerical work involving the preparation of reports, permits and the maintenance of records; and performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualification: 

              A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and

• one (1) year of clerical work experience; and 
• one and one-half (1 ½) years of work experience involving the operation of a radio-telephone communication system in receiving and transmitting messages.

 Clerical Experience:

              Work experience which involves the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office and other technologies. 

License Requirement:

               At the time of appointment, the candidate selected may need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license if the position requires it.

Knowledge of: the geography of the County of Kauai; the operation of a radio-telephone communication system; the organization, functions, policies and procedures of the department; office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; punctuation, grammar, spelling and word usage; use of standard office machines and equipment.

Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
           
Physical Effort Grouping:      Light 

Required Forms and Documentation:

1. Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent
2. Evidence of education (degree or transcript).  A legible photocopy of an official transcript will be accepted.  DHR reserves the right to request an official copy is substituting education for experience.

Benefits: As a full-time position, this position comes with the following BENEFITS and associated deductions:

• Pay Raises: Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 3, Hawai‘i Government Employees’ Association (HGEA).
• Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire!  14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
• Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire!  14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
• Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
• Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system.  However, there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at https://ers.ehawaii.gov/members/active for more information.
• Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF).  Please see the EUTF website at https://eutf.hawaii.gov/ for current employee contribution rates.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/ for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65. 
• Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information. 

PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.