Engineering Support Technician I - SR-11

About the role

The Department of Public Works – Traffic Division in Hilo is seeking an immediate permanent full-time Engineering Support Technician I, SR-11 position. This position works Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in reviewing development proposals.
• Collects and updates required engineering and water quality data and reports.
• Maintains and updates bacteriological, turbidity, chemical, and chloride and other related data.
• Prepares water consumption reports and graphs by systems and subsystems.
• Performs computations and prepares charts and visual aids.
• Compares master meter readings with customer meter readings.
• Affords assistance with surveys and public notifications for customer information and regulation compliance.
• Assists with inspections of construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Maintains physical and electronic files and records.
• May assist in preparing CAD generated drawings, sketches, and schemes; prepares GIS generated maps and exhibits.
• Affords assistance with traffic safety and traffic calming investigations, including collecting and compiling data, to assist the Engineer with planning projects to help reduce traffic accidents and lower vehicular speeds.
• Reviews simple plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Affords assistance in the design of simple traffic safety projects.
• Serves as the contact for the One-Call Center Program.
• Catalogs and maintains engineering reference materials and information.
• Meets with the public to answer routine questions regarding availability of water and requirements for service.
• Might assist with various tasks involving administrative and clerical matters.

Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and some work experience in engineering-oriented functions such as in data collection and analyses, research, or inspection. Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at the time of filing as applicable to the position. You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire, if the position requires a driver's license. (The immediate vacancy with the Department of Public Works requires a valid driver's license).

Substitution of Education for Required Experience

An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Engineering Drafting, or CAD may be substituted for the required experience. (Scan and attach your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of experience.) Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)

Examination

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education, and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Physical Requirements

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits of County Employment

• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript, a valid driver's license, a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/or certificates. Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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Openings

This recruitment may close at any time.

Electronic Notification

Applications Must Be Filed Online At . E-mail: jobs@hawaiicounty.gov