MARINE CARGO SPECIALIST I (OAHU)

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Transportation, seeks a Marine Cargo Specialist I to coordinate, control, and assure the safe movement, handling, and stowage of cargo at harbor terminals. You will help prevent congestion and delay in assigned harbor areas while supporting related duties as assigned.

Applicants must be available for rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This civil service role requires a valid Hawaii driver’s license (Class 3) and TWIC clearance, with

Qualifications

• One year of work experience with ability to read, comprehend and apply directions.
• Three years of cargo handling or planning experience at waterfront/harbor.
• Specialized experience in marine cargo stowage planning and supervision with vessels ≥5,000 DWT.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, control and ensure expeditious and safe movement, handling and stowage of cargo.
• Coordinate traffic movement at terminal areas to prevent congestion and delay.
• Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Arithmetic computations

Coordinating cargo operations

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Recruitment Number DOT-HAR-2025-07 Salary: $4,563 to $5,768 per month (SR-17, Step C to I).

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number DOT-HAR-2025-07 Salary: $4,563 to $5,768 per month (SR-17, Step C to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This job posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT Personnel Office at [phone] - Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm (HST). The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office. 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 the Department of Human Resources Development's website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii.

Duties Summary

The Marine Cargo Specialist I is responsible for the day to day activities of coordinating, controlling and assuring the expeditious and safe movement, handling and stowage of incoming and outgoing cargo and coordinating traffic movement at terminal areas to prevent undue congestion and delay within assigned harbor areas and performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:

Basic Experience

One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply oral and written directions, and perform basic arithmetic computations. Graduation from high school, or equivalent, may be substituted for the experience.

General Experience

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in waterfront cargo handling or waterfront cargo layout and planning operations. The experience must demonstrate knowledge of cargo loading and unloading aboard ships, and familiarity with marine terminal activities. This type of experience may be gained in such positions as ship checker, dock checker, lead stevedore, vessel timekeeper, boatswain, or as a junior deck officer, performing the duties mentioned above.

Specialized Experience

• Preparation of preliminary marine cargo stowage plans;


• Overseeing marine loading, stowage, and discharge operations to make certain that these activities conform to preliminary plans. In either case, the experience MUST have included work involving vessels of not less than 5,000 deadweight tons and clearly demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of marine rules and regulations pertaining to cargo movement. In addition, the experience must demonstrate the ability to solve problems, make recommendations and write reports.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Driver's License

Valid State Hawaii Driver's License, Class 3.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Clearance - Federal Criminal History Records Check

In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the harbor must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the 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 convictions during 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 submit the TWIC receipt to his/her supervisor.

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.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at [phone] for assistance.

Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. 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.

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 visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service