Cargo Operations Manager Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number DOT-AIR-2026-30 THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. Salary: $6,728 to $8,187 (SR-26, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications and other relevant factors.

Shiftwork: Applicants must be available 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 our 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 civil service recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office. Duties Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Airport Services Manager for the immediate operations during an assigned shift by coordinating activities of more than 20 in-house and contract services at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Dillingham Airfield, Kalaeloa Airport and other State airports on the island of Oahu.

The Airport Services Manager is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe and continuous 24/7 airport services and activities in compliance with various federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations and program policies, procedures and standard. While on duty, this position is the manager in charge of immediate operational crisis response. The position directs and controls operational security, maintenance, custodial, ramp control, intra-terminal transportation, ground transportation, airport medical, general aviation, air cargo, airline, airport tenants, users and airport retail services functions; makes immediate, time sensitive decisions and take immediate action in highly critical operational, life and safety and customer service issues while effectively communicating with emergency response teams and upper management; time permitting, develops and executes complex operational plans with government agencies, tenant, users, contractors, media and emergency response units; initiates, investigates and recommends operational improvements related to operations, maintenance, customer service and labor relations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements: Basic Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Specialized Experience: Four and one-half (4-1/2) years of professional experience which included responsibility for the operation and/or maintenance of an air transportation facility or program in servicing regularly scheduled commercial/military aircraft and facilities for aircraft maintenance, air freight accommodation, passenger accommodation, commercial tenants, etc. The work must have involved overseeing and coordinating various airport, aviation, and/or air transportation activities required for the provision of services; and dealing with the public.

The work also must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of federal, State and county laws, rules and regulations pertaining to aviation operations and facility maintenance, and aviation security and safety practices. Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants 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 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.

Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Security Identification Display 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. 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 the 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 Minimum Qualification Requirements in its 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 accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145 for assistance.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Transportation 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. 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 Office's Levels of Review.