Job Details

Assists in managing or directing a major organizational division of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply; assists in carrying out the objectives and goals of the department through subordinate managers and supervisors; and performs other related duties.

Current Vacancy: There is one vacancy with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Water System Operations Division. This position assists in administering the activities of the Water System Operations Division which is responsible for the operations and maintenance of pumping and water treatment plant equipment, plant facilities, and communications and electronic control systems.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assists in determining division and program priorities necessary to carry out the goals and objectives of the division;
2. Assists in reviewing and evaluating division programs and establishing long and short term goals and objectives;
3. Directs the day-to-day operations of the division;
4. Oversees the supervision of the division's workforce;
5. Reviews and recommends resolution or disposition of personnel issues;
6. Authorizes work orders, planned overtime, change orders, contract extensions, etc. for management approval;
7. Handles public complaints, including drafting correspondence, investigations, etc.;
8. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends proposals to improve effectiveness and efficiency in water service operations including water pumping, transmission, distribution, and storage systems;
9. Conducts inspections of pump facilities (reservoirs, boosters, treatment plants, shafts, tunnels, etc.), office facilities, and machinery;
10. Coordinates emergency functions between appropriate division in handling water interruptions and complaints;
11. Coordinates and reviews annual budget preparation and assists in the implementation of the budget;
12. Monitors divisional investigations and studies;
13. Represents the Program Administrator in his/her absence;
14. presents information and testimony with high-level government officials and governing bodies advocating and explaining programs and practices and resolving issues.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be established to an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments. Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted.

*** Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural engineering.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Four (4) years of registered professional engineering experience, included or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in a managerial/administrative position.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: For this position, the qualifying experience required in a managerial/administrative position must conclusively demonstrate the scope and level of experience comparable to that of section/branch chief level or higher.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

1. Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer.
2. Applicants with a current out-of-state engineering license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.
3. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile) prior to appointment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Education and Experience Evaluation......................................100%