HARBOR AGENT II - OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i, Department of Transportation, Harbors Division seeks a Harbor operations assistant for Downtown and Kalaeloa locations. The role offers a monthly salary of $3,748 to $4,742, depending on funds and qualifications.

This continuous recruitment may close at any time and requires assisting a higher level harbors manager in harbor operations and maintenance. Basic qualifications include one year of related work experience or a high school diploma/equivalent; a valid driver's

Qualifications

• One year of full-time work experience requiring the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly; and make simple arithmetic computations.
• This requirement may also be met by possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Specialized experience includes: establishing and sustaining positive relationships with people; eliciting and providing pertinent information; reading, understanding and applying various rules and regulations; preparing clear and concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Assists a higher level representative of harbors management in the operation and maintenance of harbor activities which are operationally active and complex; performs related duties as assigned.

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0095

The current vacancies are with the Department of Transportation, Harbors Division in Downtown and Kalaeloa.

Salary: $3,748 to $4,742 per month (SR-12, Step C to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Assists a higher level representative of harbors management in the operation and maintenance of one or several harbors representing harbor activities which are operationally, significantly active and complex, or the most active and complex; and performs other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Experience/Education

One (1) year of full-time work experience requiring the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly; and make simple arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).

This requirement may also be met by possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Specialized Experience

• A. establish and sustain positive relationships with people;
• B. elicit and provide pertinent information;
• C. read, understand and apply various rules and regulations;
• D. prepare clear and concise reports.

Examples of acceptable work experience include, but are not limited to: 1) managers, such as a Harbor Agent, who in operating and maintaining a project or project area, establishes and maintains continuing relationships with clients and users, applying various rules and regulations; and 2) professional, para-professional, or clerical workers and others who deal constantly with clients in eliciting and providing information and in providing advice/guidance.

Examples of non-acceptable work experience include, but are not limited to, experience as a sales clerk, office clerk, station attendant, counter worker or other such experience which may have involved much contact with people but only in a minimal context (such as in taking or filling an order).

License

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Federal Criminal History Records Check (TWIC)

In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted accessto secured areasat the harbor must undergo a pre- employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within seven years from the date of appointment. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictionsduring the preceding seven years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant's responsibility. However, upon hire, the employee will be reimbursed provided he/she submits the TWIC receipt to his/her supervisor.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.

We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.

In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.