HARBOR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER I (DELEGATED)-OAHU

Summary

Job Title

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number DOT-HAR-2026-06 Salary: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-15, Step C to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. The starting salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 20 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. This job posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have any questions regarding this civil servicerecruitment, contact the DOT Harbors Personnel Office via email at dot.har-sp.jobs@hawaii.gov. The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Harbors Personnel Office. Shift Work: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

Duties Summary

Controls harbor traffic for the safe and timely movement of waterborne traffic into and out of the harbor, as well as ship movement between berths within the harbor; dispatches pilot boats, Deputy Sheriffs and others; contacts shipping agents, governmental agencies and others regarding ship movement; maintains records and logs; and performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet ALL of the following requirements General Experience: Two (2) years of experience which demonstrated that the applicant possesses the following abilities: 1) Meet and deal effectively with people. 2) Understand and apply various rules and regulations. 3) Prepare reports. 4) Act effectively in emergencies. Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. 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 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. 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. 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 (808) 587-2145 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. 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 application. 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 click:

CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Office's Levels of Review.

Job Description

Job Title

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number DOT-HAR-2026-06 Salary: $3,900 to $4,933 per month (SR-15, Step C to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. The starting salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 20 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. This job posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have any questions regarding this civil servicerecruitment, contact the DOT Harbors Personnel Office via email at dot.har-sp.jobs@hawaii.gov. The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Harbors Personnel Office. Shift Work: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

Duties Summary

Controls harbor traffic for the safe and timely movement of waterborne traffic into and out of the harbor, as well as ship movement between berths within the harbor; dispatches pilot boats, Deputy Sheriffs and others; contacts shipping agents, governmental agencies and others regarding ship movement; maintains records and logs; and performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet ALL of the following requirements General Experience: Two (2) years of experience which demonstrated that the applicant possesses the following abilities: 1) Meet and deal effectively with people. 2) Understand and apply various rules and regulations. 3) Prepare reports. 4) Act effectively in emergencies. Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. 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 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. 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. 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 (808) 587-2145 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. 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 application. 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 click:

CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DOT Personnel Office's Levels of Review.