DRAFTING TECHNICIAN I (SR-09) [1 vacancy]

Do you enjoy helping people and explaining information in a way that is easy to understand? The City and County of Honolulu is looking for a Drafting Technician I to join the Department of Planning and Permitting, Site Development Division, Wastewater Branch. In this role, you'll learn about Honolulu's sewer system and construction requirements while assisting the public with questions about sewer plans, permits, and construction requirements. You'll also help maintain sewer system maps and records and support projects through office and field assignments.

What You Will Do: 

• Assist the public with questions regarding sewer construction requirements and the interpretation of sewer plans.

• Issue Sewer Connection Permits and prepare work orders and sketches as required.

• Receive complaints and prepare work orders for required investigations.

• Assist with preparing record maps of the Municipal Sewer System for the general public.

• Intake, record, and file incoming construction plans.

Special Working Conditions: 

• Occasional exposure to traffic hazards.

Career Progression:
There is room for career growth as you work to progressively advance in this job series from a Drafting Technician I up to a Drafting Technician V, with opportunity to compete for promotion to the supervisory Drafting Technician VI position.  Opportunity to progress up the career ladder and/or qualify for other higher-level positions will depend on satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills.

The Career progression is as follows:

Class Title	Salary Range	Current Pay
Drafting Technician I	SR-09	$3,333
Drafting Technician II	SR-11	$3,606
Drafting Technician III	SR-13	$3,900
Drafting Technician IV	SR-15	$4,221
Drafting Technician V	SR-17	$4,563
Drafting Technician VI (supervisory)	SR-19	$4,933

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 visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.


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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school with courses in mathematics and mechanical drawing. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED:

• Mathematics, including basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Drafting nomenclature and conventional symbols
• Basic drafting techniques
• Sources of information related to the area of assignment
• Use of drafting instruments and equipment
• Freehand lettering
• Creating simple tracings and drawings to specified scale
• Making simple computations using logarithmic tables
• Applying procedures, practices, and policies related to the area of assignment

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy 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.