What are the responsibilities and job description for the BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION HARBOR AGENT II - OAHU position at State of Hawai'i?
Vacancies for these positions are with the Department of Land & Natural Resources.
Salary: $3,917 to $4,959 per month (SR-14, 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.Boating and Ocean Recreation Harbor Agents are responsible for operation and maintenance of harbors for light and medium draft vessels under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, small boat ramps; and the monitoring and permitting of recreational and commercial activity in the waters of the State of Hawaii. This responsibility includes waters designated as Ocean Recreation Management Areas (ORMA) as well as the ocean waters of the State from the high water mark out to three miles.
Harbor operation and maintenance duties include assigning berths; regulating movement of vessels in the harbor; providing for billing and collection of fees; enforcing traffic, boating and harbor regulations; inspecting boats; and inspecting and maintaining harbor facilities and equipment. In addition, positions oversee recreational and commercial ocean activities within the harbors and in waters surrounding the harbors out to three miles, to ensure compliance with State laws and rules, and address user conflicts. Examples of recreational and commercial ocean activities are surf contests, canoe regattas, tour boats, charter cruises, and commercial fishing charters.
Positions in this class level are one of two types:
1) Responsible for the operation and maintenance of one or several small boat harbors, boat ramps, and ocean waters of the State representing harbor and ocean activities which are operationally the least active and complex.
2) Responsible to operate and maintain the assigned harbors and/or boat ramps; and enforce compliance with laws and rules for recreational and commercial ocean activities in the waters near and surrounding the assigned harbors and/or boat ramps. Position reports to a higher level agent who has authority over and responsibility for the operation and maintenance of these areas.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:
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 Education/Experience Requirement: 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.
General Experience Requirement:
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the type and quality described in the paragraph below.
TWO (2) YEARS of full-time work experience which involved meeting and dealing effectively with people in a person-to-person work relationship. Such experience must have demonstrated the ability to:
Examples of acceptable work experience include, but are not limited to:
License Required: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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 accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
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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 application. CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Salary : $3,917 - $5,800
