ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN VI - HALAWA TO KALIHI - OAHU

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

About the Role

Positions in this series require the application of some of the 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. Related manual, craft, instrument operation, mathematical, graphic or management skills and abilities may also be required.

Under general supervision, Level VI performs a variety of complex sub-professional technical duties in support of professional engineering functions; may supervise a small group of engineering aids and technicians of lower level; and performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex sub-professional technical duties in support of professional engineering functions.
• Supervise a small group of engineering aids and technicians of lower levels.
• Apply knowledge of engineering terminology and mathematical skills to solve engineering-support or engineering problems.

Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school, 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, which required knowledge of engineering terminology and the ability to use mathematical skills in solving engineering-support or engineering problems.

• For the Engineering Technician VI level, at least one (1) year of the required Engineering-Support Experience must have been comparable to the Engineering Aid IV level, or two (2) years of experience comparable to the Engineering Aid III level in the State service.

Engineering Aid IV: Performs a variety of standardized, non-professional, technical engineering functions, under general supervision; may serve as lead for a small group of lower-level engineering aids in the performance of routine tasks; and performs other duties as required.

Engineering Aid III: Performs a variety of routine technical, non-professional engineering tasks under general supervision; and performs other duties as required.

Supervisory Experience: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude, demonstrated through successful completion of regular or special assignments involving some supervisory responsibilities, serving as a group or team leader, or similar work where supervisory capabilities were demonstrated.

Driver's License: Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The current vacancies all have this requirement.

Special Requirements: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation. The current vacancy has this requirement.

Pay

$4,563 to $5,768 per month (SR-17, Step C - I).