Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Non Civil Service
Job Number: 2024 - Council Exec. Asst.
Department: Council Services
Opening Date: 08/02/2024
Closing Date: 9/18/2024 5:00 PM Hawaii
Description Appointed position concurrent with the term of the County Council.
This is not a civil service position. HIRING FOR COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO COUNCILMEMBER NOHELANI U' U-HODGINS Councilmember U'u-Hodgins holds the Maui County Council seat for the Makawao-Ha'iku-Pa'ia Area and is one of nine elected Councilmembers representing all Maui County residents. She is recruiting for a full-time Executive Assistant in her Council office.
Staff Appointments The Council Executive Assistant for Councilmember U'u-Hodgins will be selected and supervised by the Councilmember for the remainder of the 2023-2025 Council term and does not have permanent or civil service status. The term begins upon effective date of hire and expires at noon on January 2, 2025. Executive Assistants may be reappointed to additional terms.
Examples of Duties The following is a non-exhaustive list of a Council Executive Assistant duties:
- Provide administrative, legislative, and research assistance to carry out the functions of the Councilmember's office.
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage Councilmember's calendar.
- Manage email and respond to messages.
- Draft correspondence, reports, and other documents.
- Organize and maintain digital files, folders, and databases.
- Attend community events and represent the Councilmember as directed.
- Develop and maintain positive relations with other Councilmembers and their staff, County department representatives, community leaders, organizations, constituents, and members of the public.
- Manage Councilmember's office budget and inventory.
- Other related duties and special projects as assigned
Minimum Qualification Requirements - Graduation from an accredited college or university may be helpful but is not required.
- Knowledge of or experience in office administration, public affairs, legislative drafting, or budget analysis preferred.
- Familiarity with Maui County and local culture.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
- Responsiveness to and respect for co-workers, colleagues, and constituents.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure, with a demonstrated sense of urgency, integrity, and adaptability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with videoconferencing platforms such as Teams or Zoom.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
- Professional demeanor and positive attitude are a must.
Physical Demands The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to talk and hear frequently as the job involves daily oral communication.
- Ability to sit, stand, twist, reach, walk, and climb stairs.
- Ability to travel by personal vehicle, perform periodic office errands, and travel by airplane to interisland and mainland U.S. locations.
- Some lifting may be required.
Supplemental Information How To Apply The deadline to apply is: September 18, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. HST Email your resume and cover letter to:
Or send by mail to:
Office of Councilmember U'u-Hodgins
c/o MHP Residency Area Office
401 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 102
Paia, HI 96779
If you have questions or need more information on this position, please contact the Office of Councilmember U'u-Hodgins at or (808) 270-5507.
This document describes the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job classification. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. The Councilmember has the right to add, revise, or delete job duties and corresponding information within this document at any time.
Work Eligibility All persons seeking employment with the Maui County Council must be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States or eligible under Federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States at the time of their application for employment and must be residents of the State within 30 days after beginning their employment and as a condition of eligibility for continued employment. Applicants must provide evidence verifying citizenship or alien registration status and employment authorization in the United States at the time of application.
Nondiscrimination Policy The Maui County Council does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, National Guard participation, or any other basis covered by State or Federal laws governing nondiscrimination.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email: County of Maui
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