AIRPORT OPERATIONS CONTROLLER III - OAHU (DELEGATED)
Salary
$4,833.00 - $6,935.00 Monthly
Location
Island of Oahu
Job Type
Various
Job Number
DOT-AIR-2026-20
Department
Transportation - Airports
Opening Date
04/10/2026
Max Number of Applicants
40
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-20
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 40 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Salary: $4,388.00 to $5,555.00 per month (SR-16, Steps C - I) - Salary includes shortage category differential.
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicants qualifications and other relevant factors.
Shift work: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
This job posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145, Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm (HST).
The Department of Human Resources Development- State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.
Duties Summary
The Airport Operations Controller III serves as the senior controller on a shift at HNL. In addition to the independent performance of aircraft ground operations control work, positions in this class direct the work of one or more lower level Airport Operations Controllers on an assigned shift at HNL. General supervision is received from the Airport Operations Control Unit Supervisor II, and work is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures. In the absence of the unit supervisor, positions in this class may provide relief (e.g., represent the unit supervisor at meetings, conduct inspections, coordinate escorts as assigned).
Assigns gate positions and terminal holding rooms to air carriers for arriving and/or departing aircraft; assigns aircraft to storage areas for engine testing and layovers; coordinates movement of aircraft in emergency situations; notifies air carriers of over parking and requires the removal of aircraft; receives and relays information and instructions by radio communication; patrols operational areas to monitor ground operations and traffic movements; inspects runways, taxiways, ramps and other areas for obstructions, damage and other hazardous conditions, and reports or takes immediate action to correct such conditions; enforces safety regulations; escorts or directs authorized personnel on the ramp or aircraft operating areas; issues notices and citations as necessary; tabulates aircraft revenue landings; assigns and reviews the work of assigned lower level personnel; participates in providing on-the-job training and airfield procedures orientation for new employees; assures the proper conduct of operations on a shift and handles emergency and other unusual situations; and prepares reports and keeps records.
To view the Class Specification in its entirety, please click HERE.
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: Two (2) 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.
For the classes Airport Operations Controller III and Airport Operations Control Unit Supervisor I, at least one (1) year of the Specialized Experience required must have been comparable to the class Airport Operations Controller II in the State service.
Drivers License: Applicants must possess a valid drivers 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, person 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. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years.
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.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.
Other Information
The State of Hawaii 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 808-587-2145 for assistance.
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.
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 the application.
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
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 DOT Personnel Offices Levels of Review.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII
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 employees 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 employees 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 employees 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 employees 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 Hawaiis Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
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APPLICANTS 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 receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.
You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed 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, you 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 emailed to dot.air.jobs@hawaii.gov with the recruitment number and job title in the subject line.
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APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (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 pro-rated.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated 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.
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APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
A summary and link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements are provided in the job announcement.
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you have at least TWO (2) YEARS of work experience as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Continued
If Yes, please provide the following information to address your relevant background. If No, indicate NA below.
All employment information listed below should also be included on your application. Address each change in employer or position(s) with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include:
A. Employers name, your official job title, complete dates of employment (month/year to month/year), and average number of hours worked per week.
B. What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities?
C. Describe in detail your duties with this employer which demonstrated your ability in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and relevant examples.
D. What was the official title of your supervisor and how did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the Work Experience section of your application.
A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions.
If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you have at least TWO (2) YEARS of specialized experience as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Continued
If Yes, please provide the following information to address your relevant background. If No, indicate NA below.
All employment information listed below should also be included on your application. Address each change in employer or position(s) with the same employer separately. The information for EACH employer should include:
A. Employers name, your official job title, complete dates of employment (month/year to month/year), and average number of hours worked per week.
B. What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities?
C. Describe in detail your duties with this employer which demonstrated your ability in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and relevant examples.
Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the Work Experience section of your application.
A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions.
If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.
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†HRD USE ONLY. ACCEPT PENDING ITEMS:
Required Question
Employer State of Hawaii
Address DHRD - Employee Staffing Division
235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437
Phone 808-587-1111 or 1-877-447-5990 (TTY)