How do I go about getting a county job?
Job vacancies are advertised through newspaper announcements in the Help Wanted section of The Maui News and Honolulu Star Bulletin. We normally publish the vacancies in the Sunday issue of these newspapers. We also distribute our announcements to schools, public libraries, and other agencies, and on our website.
We advertise for current vacancies and to establish a list of eligible applicants for future vacancies. When you see a job that interests you and think you qualify - APPLY.
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Where do I apply?
Applications must be submitted to the Department of Personnel Services. Our office is located on the sixth floor of the Maui County Building in Wailuku. Our address is 200 South High Street, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793.
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When can I apply?
Applications are accepted during recruitment periods ONLY. We will not accept applications for jobs for which we are not recruiting. Any application received after the filing deadline will be rejected. So keep checking the newspaper or visit us regularly to find out which jobs are currently available.
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The Application
Be sure to fill out your application COMPLETELY. Part of your application includes any documents or certificates required for verification. Examples include:
- Form DD-214 for veterans preference
- college diploma or transcript
- required licenses or certificates
- alien registration, etc.
Don't forget to submit copies of these items.
Remember, your application represents "you" on paper. The exam process begins with your application. We evaluate your application to see if you meet the minimum qualifications for the job you are seeking. An incomplete application may result in your being disqualified.
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What kind of exams do we give?
In addition to the application, we may ask you to fill out a form seeking more details about your training and experience. We may also give you a written, oral, or performance test or a combination of these. The tests are to measure your skills, knowledge and abilities for the job.
Once your application is screened and we determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements, you will be notified by mail of the date, time and place of the exam.
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How are selections made?
You are ranked on the basis of your test score or scores, and/or training and experience, and Veterans Preference as applicable. The names of the five highest ranked eligibles are sent to the department for a vacancy. Any one of the five may be selected by the department.
If you are selected, you will be required to pass a medical examination to make sure you are physically fit for your job. (The physical examination is at your own expense.) You will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening test as a condition of employment and may be required to undergo other pre-employment screening (criminal background check, ect.).
You will also be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification form as required by the Immigration and Naturalization Service and present ORIGINAL documents to verify U.S. citizenship, permanent alien resident status or INS work authorization.
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Suppose I am not one of the top five?
If you were ranked high but not one of the top five, don't give up. Your name remains on our eligibility list for at least a year. You may be certified when additional vacancies are announced, and/or when eligibles fail to accept a job offer or find other employment.
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Once selected, do I go through a probationary period?
Yes, you are given a six-month probationary period (exception - police officers and fire fighters are given a one-year probationary period) which is considered part of the testing process. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, you become a full-fledged member of the civil service.
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What about other government jobs?
We assist the State of Hawaii and other counties in their recruitment efforts by having their recruitment announcements and application forms available at our office.
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