Job Description

Calling all Administrative Engineers!Head the Honolulu Board of Water Supply's Capital Projects DivisionApply Today!
The (BWS), Capital Projects Division is hiring for a program manager to lead and administer the BWS's capital improvement program, which includes the engineering, design, and construction of waterworks projects and the repair and replacement of existing structural facilities, pipelines, and equipment.Examples of duties of the Capital Projects Program Manager position includes but is not limited to the following:

• Plans and oversees division operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness;
• Develops and implements the strategic plan with long and short-term goals for water system requirements in accordance with the Board's goals and objectives;
• Determines division and program priorities to support BWS goals and objectives established by the Manager and Chief Engineer;
• Reviews and re-establishes program long and short-term goals as necessary to insure continued execution of BWS goals and objectives;
• Directs the preparation of the capital improvement budget request, and may present budget requests to the Board;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and communication with contractors, manufacturers, agents, BWS and other public and private engineers, and other individuals involved with capital improvement projects;
• Represents the department by participating in or coordinating inter-agency, inter-departmental, or inter-jurisdictional committees and task forces;
• May conduct presentations to the Board, community groups, members of the public and may testify before the City Council on BWS waterworks projects; and
• Determines the need and develops specific plans for organization or operational changes.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the BWS for further consideration.Applications must be submitted online by February 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:- are subscribed to email notices;
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- add and to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five (5) years of registered professional engineering experience, two (2) years of which shall have been on waterworks projects, including or supplemented by three (3) years of administrative engineering experience.QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:For this position, the qualifying experience required in an administrative engineering position must conclusively demonstrate the scope and level of experience comparable to that of a section/branch chief level or higher.QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
1) Possession of a valid license as a professional engineer in the State of Hawaii.Applicants with a current out-of-state professional engineer license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your professional engineer license to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your license to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
2) Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation100%

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