Bilingual Visitor Information Specialist II

State of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i, Department of Transportation, seeks a Visitor Information Program Assistant II to assist travelers at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. The role requires speaking a designated language in addition to English and providing interpreter services as needed.

Applicants must meet language requirements, have basic reading/writing skills, and be willing to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training and federal clearance may apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions with a high degree of verbal skill.
• Experience may come from part-time or unpaid work, evidenced on a continuous basis.
• Substitution: coursework can substitute for general experience (15 sem. hours for 6 months).
• High school diploma or equivalent suffices for basic experience.

Responsibilities

• Speak a designated language in addition to English when assisting the traveling public and providing interpreter services as required.
• Perform duties at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport as part of the Visitor Information Program Assistant II role.

Skills

Customer service

Patience

Verbal communication

Language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Hawai'i, Department of Transportation, seeks a Visitor Information Program Assistant II to assist travelers at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. The role requires speaking a designated language in addition to English and providing interpreter services as needed.

Applicants must meet language requirements, have basic reading/writing skills, and be willing to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training and federal clearance may apply.