ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V - HALAWA TO KALIHI, OAHU

Recruitment Number 26-0335 – immediate vacancy with the Department of Transportation, Highways Division.

Pay

$4,221 to $5,338 per month (SR-15, Step C-I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant qualifications, and other relevant factors.

About the role

Positions in this series require the application of principles, methods, and techniques in a specific or limited area of engineering, and a practical knowledge of the construction, application, properties, operation, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, or material. Required skills may include related manual, craft, instrument operation, mathematical, graphic, or management abilities.

Under general supervision, the Level V performs moderately difficult sub-professional, technical functions in support of higher-level professional and/or sub-professional engineering activities; or supervises and works with a small group of engineering aids performing work at the I to IV levels; and performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately difficult sub-professional, technical functions in support of higher-level engineering activities.
• Supervise and work with a small group of engineering aids performing tasks at the I to IV levels.
• Apply knowledge of engineering terminology and mathematical skills to solve engineering-support or engineering problems.
• Perform duties related to inspection, testing, designing, surveying, drafting, and construction.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: High school graduation or equivalent, with courses in mathematics.
• Engineering-Support Experience: Four (4) years of work experience in one or a combination of engineering-oriented functions such as inspection, testing, designing, surveying, drafting, and construction. This experience must demonstrate knowledge of engineering terminology and the ability to use mathematical skills in solving engineering-support or engineering problems.
  • For the Engineering Technician V role, at least one (1) year of the required experience must be comparable to the Engineering Aid IV level, or two (2) years comparable to the Engineering Aid III level in State government.
• Supervisory Experience (if applicable): Applicants must demonstrate supervisory aptitude through successful completion of assignments involving some supervisory responsibilities (e.g., serving as a group or team leader) or through training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills.
• Driver’s License: Some positions, including this vacancy, require possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness after 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. More information.
• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.