BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION MANAGER I - KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII
State of Hawaii
Hawaii County, HI, USA · Hawaii, USA · South Carolina, USA
USD 6,043-7,351 / month
Posted on Oct 15, 2025
Recruitment Information
- Recruitment Number DLNR-2025-0010
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation.
The position is located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Salary: $6,043.00 to $7,351.00 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)
Note: Hiring rate 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 the Department of Human Resources Development's website.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Juergen Gross, Administrative Officer
Email: juergen.gross@hawaii.gov
Phone: (808) 587-1979
Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST) Duties Summary
- Boating and Ocean Recreation Manager I: Positions at this level are District (branch) chiefs who operationally manage and maintain a district-wide boating and ocean recreation program through subordinate staff consisting of Boating and Ocean Recreation Harbor Agents (BORHAs), clerical, maintenance positions, and others. They have district-wide responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating and/or promoting operations and activities of the boating and ocean recreation program.
Operational management is performed in accordance with Chapter 200, Hawaii Revised Statutes and in conformance with federal and State laws, rules and regulations. Duties and responsibilities involve reviewing the overall boating and ocean recreation activities (personal and commercial) occurring in the district; developing plans to more effectively and efficiently meet the needs of the boating and general public; operating and maintaining assigned facilities and designated areas; and coordinating and implementing boating registration and license/permit systems as well as other district programs.
Who we are: The Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) is responsible for the management and administration of the statewide ocean recreation and coastal areas programs, which include 16 small boat harbors, 54 boat launch ramps, 13 offshore mooring areas, 10 designated ocean recreation management areas, aids to navigation in ocean waters throughout the State, and certain public beaches. DOBOR is also responsible for regulating commercial ocean activity and administering the State vessel registration & titling program. DOBOR's mission is to preserve the state's natural and cultural resources, enhance ocean experiences, and provide safe, public access to State waters through facilities, ocean recreation management, vessel registration, and boating safety initiatives. DOBOR aims to balance boat operation with expanded ocean recreation management to enrich lives and promote the responsible use of Hawaii's ocean environment.
As a Boating and Ocean Recreation Manager I, you will oversee the operation and maintenance of small boat harbors, boat launch ramps, and other boating facilities in Hawaii, as well as commercial ocean use permitting and vessel registration & titling. Minimum Qualification Requirements
- 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.Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience, below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of experience in progressively responsible professional work experience which involved marine or boating related activities involving the safe use of navigable streams, beaches, coastal areas, and ocean waters; evaluating, operating and maintaining programs and activities to ensure the safe operation of marine vessels in and around harbors; developing plans to meet needs of both boating and general public; and monitoring compliance with applicable rules, regulations and procedures.Operational Management Experience: One (1) year of professional experience that provided a thorough knowledge of the applicable laws, rules and regulations pertaining to program activities, including identifying program goals and objectives and evaluating their attainment; identifying resource needs (manpower, material, equipment, etc.); planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities to attain program objectives within time, resource, and budgetary limitations; developing procedures; and actively participating in policy determination, budget formulation and execution.
Such experience involved overseeing the provision of services to meet the expectations and needs of customers and clients; monitoring and analyzing current operations for efficient and effective utilization of resources and maintenance of facilities; developing strategies for improvement; and researching new technologies and methods to recommend and implement changes as necessary.Other Requirements:License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE. 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 accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0180 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 click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) 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.
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Note: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding this position.