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Form of workSalary: $7,981.00 - $9,892.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 092234
Department: Various Departments
Opening Date: 10/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Civil Engineer VI (SR-28)
$7,981 - $9,892/month
Performs responsible professional engineering work in supervising a large engineering section or assists in directing the activities of a major engineering division or bureau; supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports; and performs other duties as required.
Current Vacancies:
Special Work Requirements: Occasional exposure to construction and traffic hazards, sewage gases, sewer treatment chemicals, paint fumes, noise, electrical hazards, and moving equipment. Some physical dexterity is required to occasionally perform field investigations, which include: climbing ladders, descending into trenches, tanks, and manholes, crawling thru pipes, carrying sampling, measuring, and testing equipment, and walking on uneven or obstructed surfaces. Regular hours are anticipated but may require shift, evening, night, weekend, or holiday work to accommodate unusual problems or workload. Will serve as Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted.
***Salary is commensurate with applicable experience: $7,981 to $9,892 per month (SR-28), includes shortage differential, pending approval and subject to funding availability***
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
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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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 a regionally-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 must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. 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. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three years of registered professional Civil Engineering experience, including or supplemented by one year in supervising or being responsible for an engineering operation or function.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
1. Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer in Civil Engineering. Applicants with a current out-of-state license in Civil Engineering must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your current professional license (Hawaii or out-of-state). Please attach an electronic copy of your professional Civil 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. Copies willnot be returned.
2. Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
Examination Process
EDUCATION 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.
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When 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 or submit any required documentation 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.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Civil Engineer VI position requires that applicants have equivalent to graduation from a regionally-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 must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. 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. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
From the following statements, select the statement that applies to your education:
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LICENSE REQUIREMENT: The Civil Engineer VI position requires that applicants possess a valid license as a professional CIVIL ENGINEER in the State of Hawaii. Applicants with a current out-of-state professional CIVIL ENGINEER license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your professional CIVIL ENGINEER license (Hawaii or out-of-state). Please attach an electronic copy of your professional CIVIL ENGINEER license to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your engineer license to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
In the space below, indicate the state(s) in which you are registered as a professional CIVIL ENGINEER. Include your license number(s), the expiration date(s), and the date(s) you were first licensed.
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Describe your specific duties and responsibilities in managing and administering engineering programs. Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience.
Include in your description:
1) Your duties and responsibilities;
2) The size, scope and complexity of the engineering program and the level and the titles of management you serviced directly;
3) The percentage of time you devoted to managerial or administrative engineering duties in the position;
4) The number of workers you supervised and their job titles; and
5) A description of the engineering operation or function that you supervised over.
Required Question
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 092234
Department: Various Departments
Opening Date: 10/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Civil Engineer VI (SR-28)
$7,981 - $9,892/month
Performs responsible professional engineering work in supervising a large engineering section or assists in directing the activities of a major engineering division or bureau; supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports; and performs other duties as required.
Current Vacancies:
- There are two (2) vacancies with the Department of Environmental Services, Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division. Under the general direction and guidance of the Design and Construction Branch Chief for the Collection System Engineering Branch, this position is responsible for a Collection System Engineering Section and the engineering, design, and administrative work connected with the planning, directing, developing, and reviewing of plans, specifications, cost estimates, engineering studies, and support during construction on all of the City's initiated gravity sewer improvements and appurtenances. The sewer improvements comprise of sewer tunnels, interceptor sewers, medium-sized trunk sewers and smaller-sized sewers. Ensure subordinates and self adhere to applicable safety practices, rules, and procedures, and performs all duties in a safe and acceptable manner to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
Special Work Requirements: Occasional exposure to construction and traffic hazards, sewage gases, sewer treatment chemicals, paint fumes, noise, electrical hazards, and moving equipment. Some physical dexterity is required to occasionally perform field investigations, which include: climbing ladders, descending into trenches, tanks, and manholes, crawling thru pipes, carrying sampling, measuring, and testing equipment, and walking on uneven or obstructed surfaces. Regular hours are anticipated but may require shift, evening, night, weekend, or holiday work to accommodate unusual problems or workload. Will serve as Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.
- There are two (2) vacancies with the Department of Facility Maintenance, Storm Water Quality Division, one (1) in the Compliance and Inspection (C&I) Branch and one (1) in the Investigations and Enforcement (I&E) Branch. Under the general supervision and direction of the Program Administrator and Assistant Program Administrator of the Storm Water Quality(SWQ) Division with broad discretion and authority, this position directs, manages, and supervises engineers and technicians in their respective branches, and is responsible for highly complex engineering functions and projects related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Storm Water Management Program.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted.
***Salary is commensurate with applicable experience: $7,981 to $9,892 per month (SR-28), includes shortage differential, pending approval and subject to funding availability***
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 and to your contact list.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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 a regionally-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 must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. 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. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three years of registered professional Civil Engineering experience, including or supplemented by one year in supervising or being responsible for an engineering operation or function.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
1. Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer in Civil Engineering. Applicants with a current out-of-state license in Civil Engineering must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your current professional license (Hawaii or out-of-state). Please attach an electronic copy of your professional Civil 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. Copies willnot be returned.
2. Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
Examination Process
EDUCATION 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.
01
When 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 or submit any required documentation 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.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Civil Engineer VI position requires that applicants have equivalent to graduation from a regionally-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 must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. 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. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
From the following statements, select the statement that applies to your education:
- I have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- I have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- I have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- I have a bachelor's degree in a different major.
- I do not have a bachelor's degree at this time.
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LICENSE REQUIREMENT: The Civil Engineer VI position requires that applicants possess a valid license as a professional CIVIL ENGINEER in the State of Hawaii. Applicants with a current out-of-state professional CIVIL ENGINEER license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your professional CIVIL ENGINEER license (Hawaii or out-of-state). Please attach an electronic copy of your professional CIVIL ENGINEER license to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your engineer license to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
In the space below, indicate the state(s) in which you are registered as a professional CIVIL ENGINEER. Include your license number(s), the expiration date(s), and the date(s) you were first licensed.
04
Describe your specific duties and responsibilities in managing and administering engineering programs. Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience.
Include in your description:
1) Your duties and responsibilities;
2) The size, scope and complexity of the engineering program and the level and the titles of management you serviced directly;
3) The percentage of time you devoted to managerial or administrative engineering duties in the position;
4) The number of workers you supervised and their job titles; and
5) A description of the engineering operation or function that you supervised over.
Required Question
