Environmental Technician I (Sr-14) [2 Vacancies]

Salary: $3,730.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 227234
Department: Department of Environmental Services
Division: Office of Administrative Support
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
An Environmental Technician I conducts various inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws, rules and regulations to prevent illicit discharges and illegal drain connections that affects the City's storm water drainage systems; and performs other related duties as required.
Current Vacancy Information:
There are two (2) vacancies with the Department of Environmental Services, Office of Administrative Support Division and Environmental Quality Division. Work involves occasional exposure to heat, gas and traffic hazards; exposure to chemicals and potentially contaminated water; and field investigative work which includes climbing ladders, descending into trenches; moderate lifting and carrying of equipment (15-44 pounds); walking on uneven, slippery and obstructed surfaces such as platforms, steep slopes, active construction sites, drainage channels, stream beds and embankments, etc. Work also requires occasional overtime work, including nights, weekends and holidays. The position also requires the operation of a City passenger vehicle as part of the regular work duties.
If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
Additional Job Information
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States of a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. 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 field experience which involved sampling, inspectional, and/or investigational work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations.
Substitution: An Associate's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciences and/or a Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or in a Biological or Physical Science will substitute for the required two years of technical field 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.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required. Current vacancies require a current, valid Type 3 (automobile) license, prior to appointment.
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.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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Describe in full detail where you have technical field experience which involved inspectional work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations as a primary assignment.

1. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
   
2. How your specific duties in inspectional work tie into checking for and/or enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations, and
   
3. The amount of time spent on these responsibilities.

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Describe in full detail where you have technical field experience which involved sampling work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations as a primary assignment.

1. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
   
2. How your specific duties in sampling work tie into checking for and/or enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations, and
   
3. The amount of time spent on these responsibilities.

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Describe in full detail where you have technical field experience which involved investigational work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations as a primary assignment.

1. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
   
2. How your specific duties in investigational work tie into checking for and/or enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations, and
   
3. The amount of time spent on these responsibilities.

Required Question