A 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.

Operates and maintains motorized vessels in support of scientific research and training in protected waters and up to approximately 35 miles from shore; and performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Basic Education / Experience Requirements:
Applicants must have experience which demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. This requirement may be met from part-time and/or unpaid work experience. This requirement may also be met by successful completion of high school courses in English.

Experience Requirements:
A. Boat Maintenance Experience: One (1) year of experience in maintaining motorboats which demonstrated knowledge of: boat and engine maintenance requirements and repair practices and techniques; use of tools commonly used in the repair and maintenance of boats; and mechanical and electromechanical devices related to boats. This experience may be met concurrently with, or separate from, the Motorboat Operation Experience.

B. Motorboat Operation Experience: Four (4) years of experience in the operation of a motorboat or vessel, of which at least one (1) year shall have been in Hawaiian waters. This experience must have demonstrated knowledge of: maritime rules of the road; navigational aids used to plot course and position of vessels; vessel safety procedures relating to personnel, equipment and operation; currents, wind, wave and hazardous conditions characteristic of boating in Hawaiian waters; and proper boat handling techniques; and ability to: plot course and position of vessel using navigational aids such as charts, sextant, radar, loran, radio directional finder, and depth recorder.

1. U.S. Coast Guard Master's license or higher; and
2. A valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Restricted Radio Telephone Operator's Permit and a First Aid Certificate (including CPR) must be acquired within six (6) months from the date of hire.

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
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 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.
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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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