Job Details

Administrative Assistant - Oahu

The P JA ADMINISTRATION Department of the P ENVIRONMENTAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has one management vacancy available. (Role: Non-Exempt)

Job Function:

Provides administrative support to the Division in a concise, accurate, and timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct administrative support to the division, including but not limited to: maintains division/division filing system, creates and maintains reports, photocopies and routes correspondence, schedules appointments and related arrangements for internal and external meetings, coordinates travel arrangements and cost reimbursements, handles company sensitive and confidential correspondence and information. Works independently; prepares facilities and equipment for meetings, assists in preparing meeting agendas, meeting materials, status reports, the development of regulatory materials, takes meeting minutes.
• Researches, compiles and organizes data to facilitate decision-making. This responsibility includes the preparation of presentation and related-materials, and the development and distribution of reports.
• Coordinates the division's information technology requests that include telephone and computer resources. Provides administrative support to the division including, but not limited to answering, and directing phone calls, preparing correspondence, filing, maintaining inventory of office supplies, coordinating purchases.
• Performs special assignments as requested and provides back-up relief when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of general office procedures and methods.
• Working knowledge of general business practices.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, etc.
• Knowledge of legislative, operational, financial, and regulatory processes helpful.

Skills Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively deal with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to prepare effective presentations and reports using office equipment, personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and materials discreetly and professionally.

Experience Requirements:

• Several years (3-5) of general office/administrative experience utilizing PC based programs.

Location: Honolulu Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Administrative Assistant position is $53,400.00 to $66,800.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies: Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

EEO Statement: Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) ###-####.