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This posting is being used to fill various Engineer positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Engineer V. Applications are being accepted down to the Engineer III in the event of recruiting difficulties.

SALARY RANGE: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

1. Positions that serve as technical experts in a specialized area or program function perform staff advisory, consulting and reviewing duties and direct and work with a staff of specialists as assigned in long-range planning, research and/or development of specific projects, programs and functions.
2. Supervisory positions initially review projects received, plan methods of approach and make work assignments to employees supervised for most effective use of abilities and time; keep informed on latest developments in the area of specialization and advise employees supervised of current data; solve engineering problems referred for help, advising on appropriate methods and techniques to be used and applicability of precedents, but recognizing when problems should be referred to other engineers or higher authority; ensure coordination of the work with related projects both within and outside the section; review technical reports, project data and completed work submitted by subordinates for technical accuracy, adequacy, validity of conclusions, conformance to policies and regulations, consistency of test results and feasibility of recommendations made; recommend priority and duration of assigned work; prepare budget estimates for major and long-range projects; perform personnel management functions such as selecting employees and evaluating performance, taking disciplinary action as required, and training new employees in the methods and techniques to be followed in accomplishing assignments; initiate and prepare technical reports and correspondence.

Basic Education/Experience Requirements:

All applicants must meet one of the requirements specified in A, B or C below:

Experience Requirements:

Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table:

Class Title	Engineering Experience (years)	Supvry or Staff Advisory Exp (years)	Admin Exp (years)	Total Exp (years)
Engineer III	2	0	0	2
Engineer IV	3*	0	0	3
Engineer V	4*		0	4

*For the Engineers IV and V levels, at least one year of the required engineering experience must have been experience comparable to the next lower level.

**For the Engineer V level, supervisory potential rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory potential or the ability to perform supervisory duties will be considered to have been met when there is strong evidence of the necessary supervisory aptitudes as demonstrated by outstanding performance on special assignments of understudy supervisory activities, self-development programs such as further education or training in supervision or affirmative appraisals by supervisors as to leadership qualities.

1. The development and design of machines, equipment, structures or power, water, communication or transportation systems and facilities or the preparation of development, design or construction specifications for such materials or systems, involving the use of theoretical and applied mechanics, a knowledge of the properties of materials and other appropriate engineering and scientific knowledge and skills.
2. Original research in one or more branches of engineering, developing engineering applications of physical and other scientific principles.
3. Administration of engineering programs and projects, involving analysis of requirements for equipment and materials, study of technical feasibility and cost, selection of approach and direction of problem solution.
4. Interpretation of systems operational requirements in terms of physical facilities and the design and development of standard procedures for efficient operational use or maintenance of such facilities.
5. Evaluation, investigation or survey of engineering projects, structures, devices or services.
6. Such activities as production, construction, regulation and testing, when they involve engineering considerations and decisions as important and controlling elements.

Quality of Experience:

For the Engineers IV and V levels, at least one year of the required engineering experience must have been experience comparable to the next lower level. In any case, the required amount of experience for any level will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification. The applicant's record of experience and education must show that applicant has the ability to perform efficiently the duties of the position.

Substitutions Allowed:

1. Substitution of a Master's Degree in Engineering for Engineering Experience: A Master's degree in a pertinent engineering field from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of Engineering Experience.
2. Substitution of Supervisory, Staff Advisory Experience or Administrative Experience for Engineering Experience: Excess Supervisory, Staff Advisory or Administrative Experience of the type and quality described below may be substituted for Engineering Experience on a year-for-year basis.

   • Supervisory Experience:

     Professional engineering experience which included training subordinates, coordinating and assigning workloads, evaluating performance, assisting in difficult and problem areas and maintaining high standards of work and timely accomplishment of work objectives.

   • Staff Advisory Experience:

     Professional engineering experience as technical expert in a specialized area or program function performing staff advisory, consultative and/or reviewing the work of a staff of specialist assigned to such activities as long-range planning, research and/or development of specific projects, programs, etc.

   • Administrative Experience:

     Professional engineering experience which included the planning (including budget planning and justification), organizing, staffing, policy formulation and implementation of same and directing a program providing staff services and/or assistance.
3. Substitution of Administrative Experience for Supervisory, Staff Advisory Experience: Excess Administrative Experience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience on a year-for-year basis.

Professional Engineering License Requirement:

For the Engineer IV and higher levels, applicants must possess a Hawaii State Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer.

Driver's License Requirement:

Applicant must have a current, valid driver's license.

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

1. A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
2. A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked;
3. Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would 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 as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

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