OFFICE ASSISTANT

City and County of Honolulu, HI; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Free public transit

HGEA union

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu, HI is seeking two full-time Office Assistants to deliver exceptional customer service and clerical support for the Honolulu Liquor Commission. These temporary roles end 6/30/27 with potential renewal and pathway to permanent positions.

The positions involve complex clerical work, reports, and license-related duties, including registration services and document processing, in a busy regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and two years of clerical experience.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; correct English grammar, spelling and word usage; operation and maintenance of common office machines and equipment; supervision principles.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations; summarize and analyze materials and prepare reports; understand and interpret policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior level clerical work including preparing, checking, reviewing, evaluating, and refining forms and records.
• Prepare reports and maintain continuing records.
• Provide registration services (eg. liquor cards) to the public as required by law and Liquor Commission rules.
• Assist in intake review of liquor license applications and perform word processing and other clerical tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Job description

OFFICE ASSISTANT

2026-10-13 City and County of Honolulu, HI Honolulu,HI

Description:

• September 11, 2026

$3,471/Month

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary

Location: 711 Kapiolani Blvd., 6th floor, Honolulu

Department: Liquor Commission

Apply Before: Continuous

The Honolulu Liquor Commission is HIRING!

We are seeking two (2) full time Office Assistants to provide exceptional customer service and clerical support for this City & County of Honolulu regulatory agency. These are temporary positions that end 6/30/27, but are also renewable pending budget availability and agency need. Competitive City pay and full fringe benefits are provided. Chosen candidates for these positions will be eligible to apply for permanent Office Assistant position(s) anticipated to be opened within the next several months.

Job Description

These positions perform senior level clerical work involving a variety of highly complex clerical or routine administrative tasks in preparing, checking, reviewing, evaluating, and refining forms, records, and similar materials. Prepares reports and maintains continuing records. Performs registration services (ie. issues liquor cards) to the public as required by State Law and the Rules of the Liquor Commission; assists in the intake review of liquor license applications; and performs word processing and other clerical tasks as required.

Top Benefits and Perks

• Vacation: Employees may earn 21 days a year, accumulable up to 90 days.
• Sick leave: Employees may earn 21 days a year, unlimited accumulation.
• Holidays: There are 13 holidays observed per year (Election years include 14 holidays per year).
• Health: Plans offered may include medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance. The amount the City pays is specified in the bargaining unit agreements. If you are required to pay premiums for the plans you select, you may choose to deduct the premium from your pay before taxes.
• Retirement plan: ( ): All new employees have contributions deducted from their paychecks for their retirement plans.
• Free public transit: City employees may be able to ride The Bus and Skyline for free. All Liquor Commission employees are eligible and many take advantage of this benefit for their daily commutes.
• Membership in the Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) union, bargaining unit 3.

Compensation and Work Schedule

• Salary paid: $3,471/month, with annual salary increases
• Pay periods: 15 th and last day of the month
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
• Includes 45 minutes of unpaid lunch break
• Minimum of one (1) ten-minute morning and one (1) ten-minute afternoon breaks, paid.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position

• Training and experience : A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and two years of clerical experience.
• Knowledge of : office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; correct English grammar, spelling and word usage; operation and maintenance of common office machines and equipment; principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to : Make arithmetic computations; compare words and numbers accurately; keep records, summarize and analyze materials and prepare reports; operate standard office machines and equipment; understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and policies pertinent to the department; give and follow oral and written instructions; deal with others in an effective and tactful manner; supervise, assign, review and evaluate the work of others.

About the Honolulu Liquor Commission

Pursuant to Chapter 281 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Liquor Commission has the sole jurisdiction, power, authority and discretion to grant, refuse, suspend, and revoke any license for the manufacture, importation, or sale of liquor within the City and County of Honolulu. The Commission also hears and adjudicates violations of Liquor Laws and Rules committed by liquor licensees and non-licensees.

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