Recreation Aide II (seasonal)

Duties

• Inspects various phases of a variety of waterworks construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and agreements of work;
• Authorizes deviations from plans and specifications during construction;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and four years of work experience in the inspection or supervision of workmanship and materials in waterworks installation or other related construction work, three of which shall have involved pipeline installation or other related waterworks installation or construction work;
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as applicable to the position.

Knowledge

• The methods, practices, materials and tools used in the construction and installation of structures, pipelines, hydrants, meters, reservoirs, wells, water mains and other related waterworks facilities;
• Plans and specifications relating to waterworks construction projects;
• Construction equipment and their proper use;
• Mathematics;
• Accepted safety practices and procedures.

Ability

• To apply proper construction project inspectional methods and techniques;
• To read and interpret plans and specifications and apply them to specific cases;
• To determine quality of materials and workmanship through inspection and determine compliance with specification;
• To observe good construction practices and recognize deviations therefrom;
• To make mathematical computations;
• To make estimates of work accomplished by contractors;
• To keep records;
• To prepare reports;
• To deal tactfully and effectively with contractors and the general public.

Health And Physical Condition Requirements

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for the performance of the duties.

Additional Job Information

Required Forms And Documentation Supplement to the application. Verification of driver's license, type 3. Examination For this recruitment, you must qualify on a written test designed to measure your knowledge and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of the duties and responsibilities of this class of work. Your examination grade will be based on 100% on the written test score. Candidates may be tested on their knowledge and abilities as stated above.

Benefits

Pay Raises: Negotiated by the respective union for this position.
Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system. However there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%.
Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF).
Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website https://eutf.hawaii.gov/health-life-insurance-providers/securian/active-benefits/.
Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65.
Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at https://islandsavings.preparewithpru.com/index.html for more information.

Notes

NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.