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Commander, Navy Installations Command

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (HARBOR CONTROL)

Department of the Navy · Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Salary
$52,680 - $68,485 per year
Pay grade
GS-7
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Oct 22, 2026
Closes
Nov 9, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
7
Announcement
DE-13098041-27-LMV

Who may apply: Open to the public

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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

  • You will stand watch in the Harbor Control Tower, coordinating all vessel traffic.
  • You will Assist the Port Services Coordinator with arranging pilot and tugboat assignments to assist naval vessels in the Hawaii region.
  • You will update and disseminate vessel movement schedule as changes or additions occur.
  • You will notify security of all work being performed by small crafts in and around piers and dry-docks.
  • You will monitor regional bases weather and wind speed and initiate emergency procedures when weather conditions necessitate preventive measures be taken.
  • You will maintain a computerized log documenting port activity including vessel movements within the port, personnel injury, fires, petroleum spills, crane accidents, etc.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Ability to interpret contracts for transportation services; 2) Pulls & analyzes data to create reports to leadership; 3) Demonstrates knowledge of port operations functions such as, (berthing, docking evolutions, diving operations, hotel services etc. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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