Engineering Technician
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Performs a variety of moderately difficult subprofessional, technical functions in general support of professional engineering activities; and performs other related duties as required.
Engineering Support Technician (EST) I may progress up the career ladder to an EST II (SR-17). However, the Engineering Support Technician I DOES NOT PROGRESS TO THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER SERIES, such as Civil Engineer I-V, Electrical Engineer I-V, or Mechanical Engineer I-V.
Current Vacancy:
There are five (5) vacancies with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply. The position provides variety of support to the engineers of the Water Conservation Branch to manage the Water Conservation Program, Recycled Water Program and Energy Conservation Program. Assists in field inspections, data and information collection, developing reports and graphs, and provides various administrative support for the operation of the branch. Operates motor vehicles to move between Kapolei Hale and Beretania offices, and to visit other sites to perform field data collections, water/energy audits, and recycled water (RW) meter related tasks, etc.
Special Working Conditions: Work may be performed outdoors in inclement weather. May be required to work evenings and weekends. Some work is performed in confined areas, on rough, uneven terrain, and on slick and wet surfaces. Some work involves exposure to noise, offensive smells, dust, dirt and water.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used to fill future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
Applications must be submitted online by May 20, 2023, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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:
- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- are subscribed to e-mail notices;
- check your spam folders; and
- add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
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 high school with courses in mathematics. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Two years of technical experience in engineering oriented support functions such as in research, data collection and analysis, inspection, testing, designing, surveying and/or drafting activities.
Substitution: An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciences and/or a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or in a Biological or Physical Science will substitute for all of the required experience.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail or drop off a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment 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 in order to receive credit.
Students who will graduate in Spring 2023 may apply. However, you must submit an official document verifying the conferral of your relevant associate's or bachelor's degree by May 31, 2023 in order for you to receive credit for the substitution (e.g., official transcripts with the embossed seal indicating conferral of degree, letter from the Dean's Office verifying conferral of degree). Mail or drop off your documentation verifying conferral of your relevant degree to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Failure to submit verification of your degree will result in the disqualification of your application for further consideration.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required. Current vacancy requires a Type 3 driver's license, prior to appointment.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation................................100%
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Performs a variety of moderately difficult subprofessional, technical functions in general support of professional engineering activities; and performs other related duties as required.
Engineering Support Technician (EST) I may progress up the career ladder to an EST II (SR-17). However, the Engineering Support Technician I DOES NOT PROGRESS TO THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER SERIES, such as Civil Engineer I-V, Electrical Engineer I-V, or Mechanical Engineer I-V.
Current Vacancy:
There are five (5) vacancies with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply. The position provides variety of support to the engineers of the Water Conservation Branch to manage the Water Conservation Program, Recycled Water Program and Energy Conservation Program. Assists in field inspections, data and information collection, developing reports and graphs, and provides various administrative support for the operation of the branch. Operates motor vehicles to move between Kapolei Hale and Beretania offices, and to visit other sites to perform field data collections, water/energy audits, and recycled water (RW) meter related tasks, etc.
Special Working Conditions: Work may be performed outdoors in inclement weather. May be required to work evenings and weekends. Some work is performed in confined areas, on rough, uneven terrain, and on slick and wet surfaces. Some work involves exposure to noise, offensive smells, dust, dirt and water.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. This list may be used to fill future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
Applications must be submitted online by May 20, 2023, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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:
- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- are subscribed to e-mail notices;
- check your spam folders; and
- add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
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 high school with courses in mathematics. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Two years of technical experience in engineering oriented support functions such as in research, data collection and analysis, inspection, testing, designing, surveying and/or drafting activities.
Substitution: An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciences and/or a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or in a Biological or Physical Science will substitute for all of the required experience.
Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application. Or mail or drop off a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript by the closing date of this recruitment 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 in order to receive credit.
Students who will graduate in Spring 2023 may apply. However, you must submit an official document verifying the conferral of your relevant associate's or bachelor's degree by May 31, 2023 in order for you to receive credit for the substitution (e.g., official transcripts with the embossed seal indicating conferral of degree, letter from the Dean's Office verifying conferral of degree). Mail or drop off your documentation verifying conferral of your relevant degree to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Failure to submit verification of your degree will result in the disqualification of your application for further consideration.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required. Current vacancy requires a Type 3 driver's license, prior to appointment.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation................................100%
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment 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.
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