Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-46

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary

$5,112.00 to $7,564.00 per month (SR-18, Steps C - I) - Salary includes shortage category differential. Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications and other relevant factors.

Shift work

Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Duties Summary

The Airport Operations Control Unit Supervisor I organizes, schedules, supervises and directs airport ground operations control activities at a neighbor island airport which involves directly supervising a group of Airport Operations Controller II positions. This class reflects full-time supervisors with overall responsibility for organizing, scheduling, supervising and directing airport ground operations control activities at HIA or at a neighbor island airport with significant ground operations control activity.

This position exercises technical and administrative supervisory functions over a unit of Airport Operations Controllers responsible for the performance of airport operations ground control work; direct/conduct the training of subordinates; coordinate and schedule unit activities; review and report on overall operations; and develop and recommend changes in work procedures.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• General Experience: Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates the following abilities: (1) meet and deal effectively with people; (2) understand and apply various rules and regulations; (3) prepare reports; and (4) act effectively in emergencies.
• Specialized Experience: Three (3) years of work experience in airport ground operations control work which included the assignment and control of aircraft parking positions; direction and control of the movement of aircraft and vehicles on the ramp; inspection of runways; and inspection of airfields and aircraft parking ramps and enforcement of aircraft and vehicular operational rules and regulations.
• Supervisory Experience: Experience which included: (1) planning and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult problem areas; (4) timing and scheduling their work; and (5) training and developing new employees.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license to drive in the State of Hawaii at the time of appointment.

Security Identification Area (SIDA) 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 airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Transportation (DOT) 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.

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.

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.