SECRETARY III (SR-16) [1 vacancy]

CIty and County of Honolulu, Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off benefits

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu is seeking a Secretary III to support the Central Patrol Bureau by organizing correspondence, managing the Assistant Chief's schedule, and routing inquiries. The role involves reviewing confidential reports, preparing memoranda, and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced government office.

Applicants should have at least four years of secretarial or clerical experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to take dictation at 80 wpm.

Qualifications

• US citizen, national or legally eligible for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: High school graduation or equivalent; substitutions allowed for experience.
• Experience: Four (4) years of secretarial, stenographic or substantive clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize the Assistant Chief's correspondence and memoranda.
• Track and coordinate follow-up actions with internal and external parties to meet deadlines.
• Process complaints for review and coordinate follow-up investigations as needed.
• Manage the Assistant Chief's schedule, appointments, meetings, and off-site events.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree substitution for 1 year of experience

Bachelor's degree substitution for 2 years of experience

Job description

SECRETARY III (SR-16) [1 vacancy]

2026-10-04 City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, HI

Description:

Keeping Central Patrol Bureau Moving by Keeping Details on Track

Keeping Honolulu safe takes a team! Both on the streets and behind the scenes. The Honolulu Police Department, Central Patrol Bureau Division, oversees patrol districts in Central Honolulu, Kalihi, Waikiki, and East Honolulu, along with the Central Receiving Division. The Assistant Chief manages programs, oversees subordinates, and addresses complaints, reports, and meetings involving public safety. Your job will be to help keep the Assistant Chief's work running smoothly by organizing, reviewing, and distributing a variety of letters, memoranda, confidential investigative or evaluative reports, and departmental and divisional reports. You will also filter and transfer calls, inquiries, and complaints that come through the office. Help keep things on track by routing correspondence and inquiries to the appropriate personnel, following up on outstanding tasks, and keeping the Assistant Chief informed of matters requiring immediate attention.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare and finalize the Assistant Chief's correspondence and memoranda.
• Track correspondence and other matters requiring follow-up, coordinating with internal personnel, external agencies, and other organizations to ensure that responses and deadlines are addressed.
• Process complaints for the Assistant Chief's review and recommendation and coordinates follow-up investigation as needed.
• Manage the Assistant Chief's schedule, appointments, meetings, and off-site functions.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Four (4) years of secretarial, stenographic or substantive clerical experience.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Substitution:

• An associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent may substitute for up to one (1) year of secretarial, stenographic, or substantive clerical experience.
• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent may substitute for up to two (2) years of secretarial, stenographic, or substantive clerical experience.

Must be able to:

• Apply office practices and procedures.
• Operate word processors and microcomputers, as required.
• Maintain filing methods and systems.
• Use proper grammar, spelling, and word usage.
• Apply principles and practices of supervision, as required.
• Take dictation at the rate of 80 words per minute and transcribe notes accurately, as required.
• Type and/or key/input information accurately.
• Understand and effectively use word processing and other software applications.
• Summarize and brief materials.
• Work harmoniously with others.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Valid Hawaii State Driver's License (Type 3/automobile), as required.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.