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Position InformationThere are two (2) vacancies with the , Building Division, Plans Examining Section. Positions are located in Honolulu and are responsible for independent professional engineering work in reviewing and analyzing plans and specification involving the most difficult and complex buildings and structures for compliance with accepted engineering practices, the Building Code, and other pertinent ordinances.If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.Additional Job InformationApplications must be submitted online at to be accepted.**Actual salary commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval**Some notifications may 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:
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Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty.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: You may submit evidence of your education. 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. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One year of registered professional Civil or Structural engineering experience, which shall have been representative of the next lower level (i.e., Plans Examining Engineer IV level). Such work experience must have involved performing difficult professional engineering work in the review, analysis, and approval of building plans and specifications for compliance with accepted engineering practices and provisions of the Building and Housing codes, and other pertinent ordinances.LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
1. Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer in Civil or Structural Engineering.2. Applicants with an out-of-state license in Civil or Structural Engineering must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.You may submit a copy of your professional license (Hawaii or out-of-state). Please attach an electronic copy of your professional Civil or Structural 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.
3. Valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.Examination ProcessEDUCATION 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 Evaluation . . .100%What are the benefits of being a City Employee?-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit:To view additional information, please visit our page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

01When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate "none." Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

02EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Plans Examining Engineer V position requires that applicants have an equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty.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: You may submit evidence of your education. 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 or drop off 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 diploma and/or transcript must be legible to receive credit.From the following statements, select the statement that applies to your education.

• I have a bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• I have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• I have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• I do not have a bachelor's degree at this time.

03EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: This position requires one year of registered professional Civil or Structural Engineering experience, which shall have been representative of the next lower level (i.e., Plans Examining Engineer IV level). Such work experience must have involved performing difficult professional engineering work in the review, analysis, and approval of building plans and specifications for compliance with accepted engineering practices and provisions of the Building and Housing codes, and other pertinent ordinances.Do you meet this experience requirement?

• Yes
• No

04For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, give two examples of the Civil or Structural Engineering programs or projects you are or were responsible for that involved the review, analysis and approval of buildings plans and specifications for compliance with engineering practices and provisions of the Building and Housing codes, and other pertinent ordinances.Include the type and description of the programs or projects, cost, time spent, and the number of workers you supervised and their job titles.
For example:
1) Engineering Company A Example 1... Example 2...
2) Engineering Company B Example 1... Example 2...05In which state(s) do you possess a professional registered engineer license? Please list the state, your PE license number, and when you first obtained your license.

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