WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must be regular employees of the City and County of Honolulu who have successfully completed the initial probationary period by the application deadline date.
Click here to view promotional opportunities for City employees
WHERE CAN I GET AN APPLICATION?
Applications are available:
On-line click here or can be picked up in person at:
City & County of Honolulu
Department of Human Resources
Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Click here for location and hours.
HOW DO I APPLY?
There are two ways to apply for promotional jobs:
1. On-line Application: Click here to complete an application on-line by the application deadline stated. Applications submitted electronically must be submitted by midnight of the announced last day for filing applications. Click here for information about on-line access locations.
2. Traditional "Paper" Applications
Completed applications may be submitted by mail or in person by the deadline stated. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by midnight of the announced last day for filing applications.
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IS THERE AN APPLICATION DEADLINE?
Yes. An application must be submitted and/or postmarked by the closing date. The closing date can be found on the job bulletin. See how do I apply for further clarification.
WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?
Review of Application
Applications are reviewed by the Department of Human Resources to determine the applicant's qualification for the job. Applicants are notified by e-mail or mail as to whether they meet the requirements for the job; when and where to report for any written tests or other tests; and their examination results. Applicants may request clarification or an administrative review of a qualification or examination determination within 10 calendar days following the receipt of notice or the postmark date of the notice of examination results. They may also register an appeal with the Civil Service Commission within 20 calendar days following the receipt of notice or the postmark date of an administrative review decision.
Establishment of an Eligible List
Applicants who are deemed to meet the qualification requirements for the position applied for are placed on an eligible list. The Eligible List is effective for at least one year, and may be extended by the Director of Human Resources. Qualified candidates are placed on the eligible list in descending order, based on their examination scores.
Interview and Selection
The department with the vacancy schedules and conducts interviews. The department may select any one of those interviewed, and will notify each person interviewed of the department's decision. The person selected must meet the health and physical requirements for the job.
City department heads have the right to fill a vacancy through these and any other procedures established by Civil Service Rules and Regulations. This notice does not preclude consideration of qualified City employees who are eligible for work injury placement, promotion, demotion or transfer, and former City employees for re-employment.
CURRENTLY, I AM ON AN ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS SAME JOB TITLE, DO I NEED TO RE-APPLY?
Yes. You must apply during the recruitment period for this examination to be on the new list.
IS THERE A NEW PROBATION PERIOD? Yes. Those selected shall serve a 6-month new probationary period.
ARE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT ANY SATELLITE CITY HALL LOCATIONS?
No. Applications are no longer available at Satellite City Hall locations. Applications must be completed on-line or picked up by visiting our office. Application forms will no longer be mailed or facsimiled.
Click here for directions to our office.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE ARE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM?
Call (808) 768-8536 and leave a voice message that includes:
1. your full legal name
2. your telephone number
3. the title of the position you are applying for
4. a BRIEF description of the difficulty you are encountering
We will promptly return your call the next business day to assist you with the application process. Please be assured that an exception may be granted in accepting application if you were unable to submit your application by the established closing date/time.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: The above 4 items must be included in your voice mail message in order to be given consideration for an exception.
CAN I UPDATE MY APPLICATION WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU?
Yes. Click here to update your applications on-line. You will need your username and password to access your account. Any changes made to your account will be effective immediately. However, changes WILL NOT affect previously submitted applications. These changes must be done in writing to the Department of Human Resources or picking up an update form at our office located at 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Monday-Friday except holidays.
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