ENGINEERING SUPPORT TECHNICIAN III (SR-19) [5 vacancies]

Are you interested in protecting the environment and supporting critical wastewater infrastructure projects in Honolulu?  

If so, consider applying to work with a team of engineering professionals striving to deliver well-planned and efficiently executed wastewater Capital Improvements Projects across the island.

The Department of Environmental Services, Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division has three (3) vacancies for an Engineering Support Technician III in Honolulu. There is one vacancy each in the Plant Engineering Branch, Collection Systems Engineering Branch, and Construction Management Branch.  This position performs the most difficult and complex subprofessional, technical functions in general support of the licensed engineers to fulfill the responsibilities of the Branch.

What You Will Do

• Perform technical and professional work related to the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of assigned programs, facilities, or projects.
• Perform project control functions and support Standard Operating Procedure development and documentation.
• Conduct research, field inspections, investigations, and analyses to evaluate conditions and develop recommendations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain reports, plans, specifications, records, and other technical documents.
• Coordinate and communicate with staff, contractors, agencies, and the public regarding assigned work activities.
• Assist with budget monitoring and analysis. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, and safety requirements.

The Department of Design and Construction has two (2) Engineering Support Technician III vacancies in Honolulu. 

The position at the Mechanical/Electrical Division performs difficult and complex technical functions in support of professional engineering activities including database management of existing street lights, inventory maintenance of all City equipment on jointly owned utility poles with HECO, review and approval of trenching permits in City roads, gathering as-built data for CIP projects,  and emergency response planning.

What You Will Do

• Review and process Joint Pole Applications which involves installing, replacing, or removing utility poles.
• Conduct on-site inspection at various locations.
• Coordinates work activities with maintenance personnel.
• Reviews and confirms pole loading calculations.
• Reviews, approves and records, all trenching permits in the roadway right of way.
• Receives certifies, scans, and files street light electrical as-built plans.

The position at the Administration Division performs difficult and complex technical functions in support of professional engineering activities including assistance with database management, tracking status of CIP projects, identification and resolution of construction scheduling conflicts between CIP projects, implementation of NPDES program components, annual qualification of consultants, and emergency response planning.

What You Will Do

• Assists with compiling project status data from project managers.
• Assists with the project tracking and reporting database for all DDC CIP projects.
• Coordinates with staff to produce various CIP reports and maps, as required.
• Assists with the development and use of GIS-based software to identify and resolve potential construction scheduling conflicts and report potential project conflicts.
• Reporting and mapping best management practices for compliance with the City’s NPDES permit for operation of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), 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 visitinghttps://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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At the 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five 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.

Must be able to:

• Apply engineering principles, practices, and technical knowledge to solve a variety of engineering-related problems.
• Perform mathematical calculations and analyze technical data to support engineering projects and studies.
• Conduct research, testing, and evaluations of equipment, systems, materials, and processes.
• Read, interpret, and prepare technical plans, specifications, drawings, reports, charts, and other engineering documents.
• Communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and coordinate or supervise work assignments as needed.

Desirable Experience:  Extensive computer/database management skills.

Substitution: 

1. An Associate's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciences will substitute for two of the required five years of experience. 
2. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or in a Biological or Physical Science will substitute for three of the required five years of experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid Hawaii State driver's license, as required. 

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title.  Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating.  All information provided on an application is subject to verification.  As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.