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.

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 please apply. Applications must be submitted to the Department of Personnel Services.

Applications are accepted during recruitment periods only. We will not accept applications for jobs for which we are not recruiting. Be sure to fill out your application completely. Part of your application includes any documents or certificates required for verification including:

• Form DD-214 for veterans preference
• College Diploma or transcripts
• Required licenses or certificates
• Alien registration, etc.

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.