FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER (PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR)

About the role

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is seeking a Field Operations Manager (Program Administrator) to lead the Field Operations Division.

Responsibilities

• Determine operational priorities for the division and its programs, aligning with the Board's vision and mission, strategic goals, and statutory responsibilities.
• Effectively optimize financial, human, and material resources to achieve organizational goals.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships and collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confer with BWS engineers on the design of capital projects to ensure consistency with BWS design and construction goals, objectives, and standards.
• Drive operational excellence through performance management, continuous improvement, and implementation of industry best practices.
• Develop and implement innovative, resilient strategies to enhance service delivery.
• Staff the Departmental Operations Center (DOC) during emergencies and work in adverse weather conditions as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering from a regionally-accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of administrative experience relating to the design, construction, installation, and/or maintenance of major facilities or systems.
• Ability to direct and administer facility maintenance and emergency repair programs.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of major facilities and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, foster teamwork, and lead staff effectively.
• Possession of a valid license as a professional Engineer in the State of Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. Attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application.
• License Requirement: Possess a valid license as a professional Engineer in the State of Hawaii. Out-of-state licenses must be obtained prior to appointment.

Skills

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of major facilities and systems.
• Ability to direct and administer facility maintenance and emergency repair programs.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to manage resources, establish priorities, and achieve organizational objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, foster teamwork, and lead staff effectively.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.