Civil Engineer II - EN - 20

Job Posting

The County of Hawai`i is hiring for two (2) immediate vacancies:

One (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Wastewater Division in Hilo. May be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive up to $22,662. Conditions apply.

One (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Water Supply - Engineering Division in Hilo.

Salary: $72,516.00 - $92,568.00 Annually

Location: Future vacancies with immediate vacancies in Hilo, HI

Job Type: Permanent & Temporary Positions

Job Number: 2024-00241

Department: Various

Opening Date: 12/01/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

There are two (2) immediate vacancies:

One (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Wastewater Division in Hilo. May be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive up to $22,662. Conditions apply.

One (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Water Supply - Engineering Division in Hilo.

Duties Summary

Performs routine professional engineering work in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects; assists in preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Assists in making preliminary and final surveys.
• Reduces and plots survey notes.
• Computes vertical and horizontal curves and earthwork quantities.
• Prepares mass diagrams.
• Assists in the design of reservoirs, retaining walls, bridges, culverts, tunnels, pipelines, sewers, sidewalks, highways, and other concrete, steel, and timber structures; develops details, checks computations, and prepares final working drawings, reinforcing steel details, and material schedules.
• Assists in the preparation of specifications and cost estimates.
• Conducts field engineering inspections.
• Checks and interprets plans and specifications.
• Tests construction materials.
• Computes lot closures and areas.
• Conducts land use studies.
• Computes extensions and adjustments to a triangulation system.
• Compiles data and prepares maps.
• Serves as chief-of-party or design squad leader; supervises personnel in sub professional level work.
• Operates a vehicle to perform work-related duties.
• Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in engineering (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• One (1) year of professional civil engineering work experience, and
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of general civil engineering; engineering mathematics; engineering mechanics and the mechanics of materials; the principles and practices of topographic surveying; and structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and sanitary engineering principles to the extent that these apply to general engineering principles common to all recognized fields.

Ability to: perform engineering drafting and design work; interpret plans, specifications, and land descriptions; plot survey notes; and prepare maps, plans, profiles, and cross-sections.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include telecommuting, alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional