Cashier II - SR-12

Cashier II Position

Receives over-the-counter payments for a variety of bills, assessments, and other charges; determines the amounts to charge by applying various rules and laws; tallies cash and prepares daily cash receipts; assesses penalties and interest for delinquent accounts; and performs other related duties as required. There are nine (9) immediate vacancies with the Department of Finance - Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division.

Five (5) permanent full-time vacancies in Kailua-Kona. May be eligible to receive a $1,000 Recruitment Incentive. Conditions Apply.

Four (4) permanent full-time vacancies in Hilo.

This Cashier II position is a career ladder position. The permanent class of work is a Vehicle Registration & Licensing Clerk, SR-13, $3,900/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualification requirements for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Receives and records over-the-counter cash payments of current or delinquent accounts from the public and issues receipts.
• Informs public of penalties and interests when delinquent payments are made.
• Maintains various files of duplicate bills to ascertain application of payment when not accompanied with bills.
• Verifies bills against remittances before issuing receipts.
• Determines the amounts to charge the public by using various laws and rules.
• Makes change, sorts, and counts cash.
• Receives and receipts mail payments.
• Balances cash receipts against receipt stubs and prepares a cash report to show distribution of cash received to the various accounts.
• Maintains daily and monthly records of all collections.
• Prepares bank deposit slips.
• Prepares bills for special accounts.
• May assist with other clerical work.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• four (4) years of clerical work experience,
• one (1) of which shall have included responsibility for the collection and accounting for cash.

Substitution of education for required clerical experience: an Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required clerical experience on a year for year basis (examples: 30 college credits can be substituted for one (1) year of the required clerical experience, an Associates degree can be substituted for two (2) years of the required clerical experience, and a baccalaureate degree or higher can be substituted for four (4) years of the required clerical experience). (Scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of clerical experience.) Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official transcript or credential evaluation to your application.)

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Knowledge of: office practices and procedures; methods of accounting for and banking cash; various negotiable instruments used in everyday business transactions; the operation of office machines such as cash registers, adding and calculating machines.

Ability to: make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; handle cash rapidly and accurately; keep financial records; meet and deal effectively and tactfully with the public; operate office machines such as cash register, adding and calculating machines; learn applicable laws, rules, and procedures.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.

• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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