BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION HARBOR AGENT III (SR-16) - OAHU



Job Details

BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION HARBOR AGENT III (SR-16) - OAHU
Employer

State of Hawai'i

Salary

$3,197.00 - $5,121.00 Monthly

Location
State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Job Type

Various

Job Number

217468

Department ND

Various

Opening Date

08/22/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

03

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 217468 - The immediate vacancies are located in Waianae Coast and North Shore , Island of Oahu Employment Only

Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.
 

Duties Summary

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 operations and maintenance duties include assigning berths; regulating movement of vessels in the harbors; providing for billing and collecting of fees; enforcement of traffic, boating and harbor regulations; inspecting boats; and inspecting and maintenance harbor facilities and equipment. Positions oversee recreational and commercial ocean activities within the harbors and in waters surrounding the harbors, ensures 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 operations 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.
 

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

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 paragraphs below and in the amounts shown in the following table or any combination of training and experience.

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:
(1) establish and sustain positive relationships with people;
(2) elicit and provide pertinent information;
(3) read, understand and apply various rules and regulations;
(4) prepare clear and concise reports.

Examples of acceptable work experience include, but are not limited to: 1) Harbor Agents 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 and filling an order).

Specialized Experience:  One (1) year of work experience which included participation in the performance of harbor operation activities such as the assignment of vessels to berths; direction and control of movement of vessels in the harbor; recording and reporting vessel arrivals and departures; preparation and collection of charges for use of harbor facilities; and ensuring compliance with harbor rules and regulations. The work experience must also include observing recreational and commercial ocean activities for compliance with laws and rules; and the resolution of user conflicts between recreational and commercial users of the harbor and surrounding waters. 

In order to be qualifying, the work must have involved substantive participation in harbor operations and ocean recreation compliance activities. Experience limited to peripheral supportive activities such as maintenance or grounds-keeping functions, will not qualify for Specialized Experience.

Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants for Boating and Ocean Recreation Harbor Agent III must possess Supervisory Aptitude. Supervisory Aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Substitutions Allowed:  Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

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.

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Other Information

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:  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development 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.

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.

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.

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.

YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

Click on this link:  https://hidhrd.adobeconnect.com/p2v443ex9w0r/ for information regarding the wonderful benefits the State of Hawai'i has to offer employees.

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.


With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.


Paid Holidays

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.


Paid Vacation

You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.


Paid Sick Leave

You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.


Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.


Health Insurance

The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.


Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.


Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.


Premium Conversion Plan

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.


Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.


Transportation Benefits

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.


Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.


Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.


Social Security

As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.


Promotions & Transfers

For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.


Training & Continuing Education

The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.


Travel Expenses

The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.


Incentive & Service Awards

The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.


Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.


The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.



CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.



The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer


 

Revised 01/13

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.
The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score. Do not submit a resume in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questions.

You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office via email, fax or USPS as soon as possible. Our mailing address is: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued)
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be prorated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be prorated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above.
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement.
  • I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement.
04
GEOGRAPHICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU
Please check the location(s) for which you are willing to accept employment. Note: You must be available to work in any or all areas within the geographic area(s) that you have selected.
  • North Shore (Includes Waimea , Haleiwa, Waialua)
  • Waianae Coast (Includes Nanakuli, Maili, Waianae, Makaha)
05
BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess a high school diploma, general equivalency degree (GED), or 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).
  • Yes
  • No
06
GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you have at least two (2) years of general work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If no, state 'N/A'.

If yes, identify each experience you would like us to consider. All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. List each change in employer or position separately.

The information for each employer should include:
A. Name of employer, employment dates (start/end, month/year), your job title, and number of hours worked per week.

B. Describe this employer (e.g. government agency, private company, etc.). What kinds of services did this employer provide and who was its primary clientele?

C. What was the primary function of your position, including your major duties and responsibilities?

D. Describe your experience with this employer as it demonstrated your ability in each of the following areas. Be sure to include your specific role, the steps you took, and what happened as a result. Give relevant examples.

1) Establish and sustain positive relationships with people. Who did you regularly interact with (e.g. co-workers, clients, the public, etc.)? What was the purpose of these interactions and how frequently did they occur?

2) Elicit and provide pertinent information. What kind of information did you ask for or provide? What forms of communication did you use?

3) Read, understand, and apply various rules and regulations. What kinds of rules and regulations did you follow and/or apply? Did you have the authority to enforce these rules and regulations? Explain.

4) Prepare clear and concise reports. Were these reports written or verbal? What was the general content of these reports? How often did you prepare reports?

E. Describe your supervisory experience. Include the number and titles of positions supervised, dates and description of supervisory duties.

F. How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
07
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you have one (1) year of specialized work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If no, state 'N/A'.

If yes, identify each experience you would like us to consider. All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. List each change in employer or position separately.

The information for each employer should include:
A. Name of employer, employment dates (start/end, month/year), your job title, and number of hours worked per week.

B. Describe this employer (e.g. public or private, residential or commercial, etc.). How many vessels/boats were assigned to this harbor? What kinds of services did you provide and to whom?

C. What was the primary function of your position, including your major duties and responsibilities?

D. Describe your experience, if any, which involved participation in the performance of harbor operation activities in each of the areas below. Be sure to include your specific role, steps you took and what happened as a result. Give relevant examples.

1) Assignment of vessels to berths
2) Direction and control of movement of vessels in the harbor
3) Recording and reporting vessel arrivals in the harbor
4) Preparation and collection of fee charges for use of harbor facilities
5)Ensuring compliance with harbor rules

E. How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?

F. Did this employer hire or contract another entity to manage or perform its harbor operations? If yes, what was your relationship to this entity?
08
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Applicants may substitute qualifying work and/or recreational experience in the operation of small boats (up to a maximum of six (6) months); OR clerical or security work experience performed at a boat harbor facility (up to a maximum of six (6) months), for the required Special Experience.
If you will be using an allowable substitution, please answer Questions 9 & 10 below.

For more information refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, Substitutions Allowed section.
  • Yes, I will be using an allowable substitution for the specialized experience.
  • No, I will not be using an allowable substitution for the specialized experience.
09
SUBSTITUTION (I) Work or recreational experience in the operation of small boats.

A. In what capacity did you operate these small boats, e.g., business (identify your employer) or personal use?

B. What were the dates of this experience (Month/year to Month/Year)? How often (e.g., daily, one or twice a month, etc.) and how much time (average number of hours per week) did you spend in the operation of these boats?

C. Describe the types of boats you operated (make, model, size).

D. Describe in detail your experience in each of the following areas:

1) Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of small boats
2) Safety practices relating to the operation of small boats and use of harbors and harbor facilities
3) Seamanship
4) Aids to navigation

E. Which best describes your overall skill and knowledge level in the operation of small boats (choose one): assistant or trainee, fully independent operator, highly experienced.

F. How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
10
SUBSTITUTION (II) Clerical or security work performed at a harbor facility.

In order for this experience to be considered, you must provide complete and detailed information.

A. Employer's name, employment dates (Start & End, Month/Year), your official job title, and the number of hours worked per week.

B. Describe this employer (e.g. state run harbor or private marina), number of boats and the type of harbor traffic. What kinds of services did this employer provide and who was the clientele?

C. What was the primary function of your position, including your major duties and responsibilities? In your description avoid the use of vague terms and instead be very specific and complete.

D. Describe in detail how your experience demonstrated your knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to the use of harbors and harbor facilities.

E. How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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SUPERVISORY APTITUDE REQUIREMENT
Applicants for the Harbor Agent III must possess supervisory aptitude which is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties.

Provide the following information for each employer or position where you gained this experience. List each employer and/or position separately.

A. Name of employer and your job title.

B. A detailed description of the duties you performed which demonstrated your supervisory aptitude or experience.

C. If applicable, the number and job titles of the positions you supervised.

D. Dates you performed such duties (start & end, month/year).

* Required Question

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