Clerk III - Wailuku/Kahului, Maui

Clerk III - Wailuku/Kahului, Maui

Salary: $3,266.00 Monthly Location: Wailuku/Kahului Job Type: Various Job Number: 26-009LK Department: 2nd Circuit Opening Date: 01/25/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description Performs complex clerical work and/or supervises and participates in performing moderately complex clerical work; may perform skilled typing and/or keyboarding work; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

General Clerical Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of work experience which involved performance of a variety of clerical tasks, which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances and equipment; the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, speak and write simply and directly, compare words and numbers quickly and accurately; operate various kinds of office equipment.

Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience limited to the performance of simple and repetitious clerical work which primarily involved a short cycle of tasks and manual dexterity shall not be considered qualifying. Examples of such non-qualifying work include but are not limited to such tasks as wrapping and unwrapping articles; opening envelopes, folders and similar containers; affixing tags and labels; arranging, rearranging or tidying up office desks and equipment; delivering, distributing or collecting correspondence or parcels.

Substitutions Allowed:

1. Graduation from high school may be substituted for six (6) months of General Clerical Experience.
2. Education at an accredited community college, business or technical school in a substantially full-time clerical curriculum may be substituted for General Clerical Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours for six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
3. Education at an accredited community college or university in a baccalaureate program may be substituted for the General Clerical Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours for six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Selective Certification - Typing: Some positions require typing and/or keyboarding skills (40 net words per minute) and/or the ability to use typewriters, computers and word processing and/or other software applications. The applicants proficiency may be evaluated by the appointed authority. Failure to meet the proficiency requirements may result in suspension of the applicants eligibility.

Selective Certification Requirement - Drivers License: For certain positions, applicants must possess a current and valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.

Supplemental Information Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department 426 Queen Street, First Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Education: If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

Benefits Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including:

• 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• 21 vacation leave days per year
• 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state-sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Important Note: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

Temporary Positions: Do you want to be considered for full-time temporary positions? Yes No

Typing: Some positions require typing and/or keyboarding skills (40 net words per minute) and/or the ability to use typewriters, computers and word processing and/or other software applications. Are you able to type 40 words per minute and are you interested in being considered for positions that require typing and/or keyboarding? Yes No

Drivers License: For certain positions, applicants may be required to have a drivers license to operate a motor vehicle. Do you have a current drivers license to operate a motor vehicle? Yes No

Substitution of Education for Experience - High School: Graduation from high school may be substituted for six (6) months of General Clerical Experience. Do you have a High School diploma or GED? Yes No

Experience Requirement: To qualify for Clerk III, you must have at least one and one-half (1-1/2) years of work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks, as a primary function of your job. Please select the statement which best describes how you meet the experience requirement.

My application shows that I have one and one-half (1-½) years of work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks, as a primary function of my job. My application shows that I have less than one and one-half (1-½) years of clerical work experience so I will be using my education to substitute for part of the experience. I do not have qualifying work experience but my education will substitute for all of the experience. I do not have qualifying work experience. I understand that my application will be rejected.

General Clerical Experience: Your employment application should show sufficient detailed information that describes the clerical tasks you performed as a regular part of your job(s). Please list all of your relevant clerical experience in the format listed below:

1. Employer Name
2. Official Job Title
3. Period of Employment (From-To, Month/Year)
4. Hours Worked Per Week
5. A detailed description of your clerical tasks that you performed on a regular and ongoing basis. If your duties involved typing on a regular basis, please describe the kinds of materials you typed and the computer programs you used to perform your work. Do not use general terms such as secretary duties, clerical tasks, etc.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. If you choose to submit a resume with your application, be sure the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties are indicated in the resume.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

Employer: Hawaii State Judiciary Address: 426 Queen Street, First Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808)539-4949 1 (800) 493-9298 Website: http://www.courts.state.hi.us