This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Environmental Management Division.

The position is located in Waipahu to Aiea on the Island of Oahu.

$3,449-$5,625 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, you may contact Joanna L. Seto, P.E. at 808-586-4304, or joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.

Exempt, non-civil service appointment. The purpose of the Environmental Management Infrastructure Project (EMIP) is to support the implementation and ensure capacity to implement environmental recovery projects, after disasters and emergencies to protect Hawaii’s water, land and air and mitigate their impact on public health. These environmental and public health protection efforts include managing traditional environmental pollutants and hazards.

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support services to the EMIP Assistant Administrator, organize and coordinate matters for the attention of the EMIP team, and assist with overall administration of the EMIP support functions including duties in human resources, budgeting, procurement, fiscal and grant management.

EDUCATION: High school graduation or equivalent may be substituted for the General Experience. Business College and/or community college certificate in secretarial science/diploma curriculum is preferred.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: One-half (1/2) year of work experience which involved performance of tasks which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling and arithmetic; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and to speak and write simply and directly.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of progressively responsible typing and/or substantive clerical work which demonstrated experience and knowledge of common office equipment and he ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems and to perform secretarial tasks such as, but not limited to serving as telephone and walk in receptionist; creating and maintaining filing systems; making travel arrangements; independently composing correspondence from scratch; obtaining and presenting information; reviewing and finalizing outgoing correspondence for format, grammar, spelling, punctuation and typographical errors; maintaining various logs and use of computer and software applications.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in office management.

LICENSE: Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License is preferred.

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

How to Apply:

Submit completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, cover letter, detailed resume, and salary requirements to:

Department of Health

Environmental Resource Office

2827 Waimano Home Road, Rm 310

Pearl City, HI 96782

Visit the Department of Health website at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/

For additional information, interested applicants may contact Joanna L. Seto, P.E. at 808-586-4304, or joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov.

Recruitment is continuous until the needs are met for position #125728.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework work schedule after completion of six months of credible service and upon approval by the supervisor.

This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Health supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:

For additional information, interested applicants may contact Joanna L. Seto, P.E. at 808-586-4304, or joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov.

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.