Job Details

Engineer IV, V – Construction Management Section

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is hiring in the Construction Management Section. The authorized level is Engineer V, but applications are also being accepted for Engineer IV if recruiting difficulties arise.

SalaryRange

Salary ranges are estimates of total compensation and may vary based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.

• Engineer IV (EN‑24): $8,289.00 – $10,580.00 per month
• Engineer V (EN‑26): $8,951.00 – $11,427.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Serve as a technical expert in a specialized area or program function, perform staff advisory, consulting and reviewing duties, and work with a staff of specialists in long‑range planning, research, and development of specific projects, programs and functions.
• Supervisory positions: review projects received, plan methods of approach, assign work to supervised employees, keep informed on latest developments in the area of specialization, advise supervised employees on current data, solve engineering problems referred for help, ensure coordination with related projects, review technical reports, and prepare budget estimates for major and long‑range projects.
• Perform personnel management functions such as selecting employees, evaluating performance, taking disciplinary action, training new employees, and initiating and preparing technical reports and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Education / Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university. For some positions, a degree in physics, mathematics or chemistry may be acceptable if the applicant has at least 15 credits in engineering sciences common to all engineering disciplines (e.g., thermodynamics, statics, electrical science, applied mechanics, engineering drawing, strength of materials).
• Administrative, professional or technical experience involving the application of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering sciences comparable to a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• A combination of college training in engineering and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Experience Requirements

• For Engineer IV: 3 years of supervisory or staff advisory experience, 0 years of administrative experience, total 3 years of experience.
• For Engineer V: 4 years of supervisory or staff advisory experience (or supervisory potential), 0 years of administrative experience, total 4 years of experience. At least one year of experience must be comparable to the next lower level.

Engineering Experience: Progressively responsible professional engineering requiring the application of basic and engineering sciences to solve theoretical or practical problems.

Substitutions Allowed

• Master's Degree in Engineering may substitute one year of engineering experience.
• Supervisory, staff advisory, or administrative experience may substitute for engineering experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Excess supervisory, staff advisory, or administrative experience may substitute for each other on a year‑for‑year basis.

Professional Engineering License Requirement

Applicants for Engineer IV and higher must possess a Hawaii State Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer.

Driver's License Requirement

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

Supplemental Information

The advertised salary reflects full‑time employment and includes potential shortage and school‑year differentials. Current employees will be placed according to department regulations and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

All applicants must meet the requirements for the position they are applying for as of the application date. Education and experience must not be gained concurrently unless specifically indicated. Experience calculations are based on full‑time, 40‑hour workweeks; part‑time experience is prorated.

Temporary Assignment

Applicants must verify temporary assignment experience and submit documentation such as a TA History Report, a signed supervisor letter, or SF‑10 forms.

Documents

All relevant supporting documents must be attached to the application. Documents attached before 16 November 2023 do not automatically transfer to applications submitted thereafter. 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, and may lead to permanent opportunities. Temporary employees may become eligible for promotion, transfer, and certain employee rights, except for return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force.

Equal Opportunity

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest record, or National Guard participation in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first three pay periods. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or the previous business day) of every month.

Benefits

• Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year; 14 in an election year.
• Vacation: 21 days per year for specified bargaining units.
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year; unused credits may be used towards retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: State pays a portion of premiums for eligible employees.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Employees may have the State deduct health‑care premiums before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax‑saving program for health‑care and dependent‑care expenses.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan; eligibility depends on service credit.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible employees may participate in a tax‑sheltered annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation: Tax‑deferred retirement investment program with multiple options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: For disabilities caused by non‑work‑related injury or illness.
• Social Security: State also contributes to employees' social security accounts.
• Workers' Compensation: Medical expenses and partial wage support for work injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees can join a union; non‑union employees still pay service fees.