ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS (ASSISTANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR)

Position Information

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is seeking an Assistant Chief of Water System Operations (Assistant Program Administrator) in Honolulu. This position supports the Administrator of the Water System Operations Division and oversees the division's water distribution functions.

What You Will Do

• Direct and monitor the Division's day-to-day operations.
• Maintain oversight of the division's workforce.
• Authorize work orders, planned overtime, change orders, contract extensions, etc.
• Evaluate findings of distribution-related water main breaks.
• Conduct inspections of pump facilities, office facilities, and machinery.
• Coordinate emergency functions during water interruptions and complaints.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend proposals to improve water distribution operations.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and implement operational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural engineering.
• Four (4) years of registered professional engineering experience, including or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in a managerial/administrative position.

Education Requirement

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application.

Experience Requirement

• Four (4) years of registered professional engineering experience, including or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in a managerial/administrative position.
• Knowledge of basic principles of engineering and hydraulics, methods, techniques, and procedures utilized in the administration of engineering systems and evaluation of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, and operations.
• Ability to lead, direct, and administer the operations for pumping plants and storage facilities, and re-engineer work processes.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate plant operations and related programs.
• Review and analyze plans and specifications relating to engineering projects involving pumping and related systems.
• Confer with design engineers to provide expertise on plans and specifications, system modifications, new equipment, etc.
• Supervise and conduct engineering analyses and research studies.
• Prepare administrative and technical reports.
• Deal tactfully and communicate effectively with others.

License Requirement

• Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile).
• Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer.

Verification Requirement

Please attach an electronic copy of your professional engineer license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application; or mail a photocopy of your license to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.