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Form of workSalary : $68,556.00 - $97,560.00 Annually
Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI
Job Type: Permanent & Temporary Positions
Job Number: 2022-00099
Department: Various
Opening Date: 07/10/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Duties Summary
Plans, directs, and coordinates the design or engineering of new construction or repair and maintenance projects of County facilities, roads, bridges, and/or drainage structures, etc.; and performs other related duties as required.
One (1) permanent vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Hilo.
(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:
of which one (1) year experience shall have been in a supervisory or project management capacity, and possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver's License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at the 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: Legal requirements of civil and/or building, plumbing, electrical, fire, and health regulations as they pertain to civil and/or building construction, the fundamentals of civil and/or structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering as applied to architectural, roads, bridges, and/or drainage structures design, engineering mathematics sufficient to perform structural calculations, appropriate building materials and uses, techniques, and methods of applications, RFI (Requests for Information), PCD (Post Contract Documents), shop drawings, field and change orders, basic building and zoning code interpretation and application, including ADA requirements, the principles and practices of production control and improvement of operating procedures, office practices and procedures, and principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to: Prepare and review architectural plans, designs, and specifications, plan, organize, direct, and coordinate design projects, develop project's scope of work, collaborate with local utility companies, establish and maintain effective relationships with design consultants, expedite project completion, evaluate operations and recommend changes in policies and procedures, anticipate and recognize issues and have understanding of how to resolve them, estimate construction cost, interpret and comprehend geotechnical reports, inspect and check the construction or alteration of buildings, roads, bridges, and/or drainage structures, and installations as to architectural and/or structural requirements, and prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence.
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
Supplemental Information
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:
Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.
Please add to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.
You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
Employee benefits are generally for full-time permanent employment and include the following from the date of hire:
* sick leave and vacation earnings
* paid holidays
* social security
* credit union membership
* life, dental, medical, vision, and prescription
drug insurance plans
* employee-employer paid retirement plan
* flexible spending plan
* tax-sheltered savings and investment program
* career opportunity and mobility in a merit system for
civil service positions
Persons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.
Benefits for part-time employment is based on hours worked and type of appointment.
Benefits are subject to change due to legislative, collective bargaining negotiation, and other changes.
01
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
02
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you 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.
Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
03
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in architecture or structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering?
04
Did you attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application?
05
Do you have four (4) years of experience in the preparation of building construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications, or preparation of civil construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications, or management of construction or repair and maintenance projects?
06
If you answered "Yes" to question #5, in which of the following areas do you have work experience in? Select all that apply.
07
For each response marked in question #6, please describe where you gained the work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:
A. Employer's name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Description of your duties specific to:
- preparing building construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications, or
- preparing civil construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications, or
- management of construction or repair and maintenance projects
F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.
Location : Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI
Job Type: Permanent & Temporary Positions
Job Number: 2022-00099
Department: Various
Opening Date: 07/10/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Duties Summary
Plans, directs, and coordinates the design or engineering of new construction or repair and maintenance projects of County facilities, roads, bridges, and/or drainage structures, etc.; and performs other related duties as required.
One (1) permanent vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Hilo.
(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties
- Directs and supervises the department's construction and repair and maintenance activities for County facilities, roads, bridges, and/or drainage structures, and new construction projects.
- Collaborates with requesting departments to plan projects; prepares preliminary sketches for study and approval; interprets drawings and specifications for clarifications; prepares cost estimates.
- Plans, coordinates, and reviews the preparation of plans and specifications, addenda, RFI (Requests for Information), PCD (Post Contract Documents), cost proposals, and field and change orders.
- Plans and coordinates the bidding process; monitors and coordinates consultants' and contractors' work performance from project implementation to completion to ensure compliance to specifications, applicable laws, funding requirements, and adherence to procedures and timetables.
- Solicits, reviews, and approves cost proposals from Design Consultants.
- Analyzes manpower requirements for work projects; plans and develops alternative methods for completion as required.
- Develops, recommends, reviews, and implements operational policies, procedures, and production standards.
- Assigns and reviews the work of subordinates; trains and orients new employees; evaluates employee's job performance and counsels employees as needed.
- Recommends personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, terminations, and transfers; approves leave requests; reviews timesheets for accuracy and conformance with contracts and regulations.
- Enforces and implements the division's safety programs.
- Prepares and supervises the preparation and maintenance of correspondence and operational files and reports.
- Assists in the preparation and justification of division's budget; participates in the development of long-range plans and programs.
- Provides input on setting priorities and scheduling of capital improvement and equipment replacement projects.
- Interacts with agencies providing loans and/or grant funding for projects; oversees and coordinates paperwork associated with loans and/or grant programs.
- Participates in public meetings conducted by the division or in other public forums.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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 architecture or structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering (attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
- four (4) years of experience in any combination of the following:
- the preparation of building construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications,
- the preparation of civil construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications, or
- management of construction or repair and maintenance projects
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: Legal requirements of civil and/or building, plumbing, electrical, fire, and health regulations as they pertain to civil and/or building construction, the fundamentals of civil and/or structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering as applied to architectural, roads, bridges, and/or drainage structures design, engineering mathematics sufficient to perform structural calculations, appropriate building materials and uses, techniques, and methods of applications, RFI (Requests for Information), PCD (Post Contract Documents), shop drawings, field and change orders, basic building and zoning code interpretation and application, including ADA requirements, the principles and practices of production control and improvement of operating procedures, office practices and procedures, and principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to: Prepare and review architectural plans, designs, and specifications, plan, organize, direct, and coordinate design projects, develop project's scope of work, collaborate with local utility companies, establish and maintain effective relationships with design consultants, expedite project completion, evaluate operations and recommend changes in policies and procedures, anticipate and recognize issues and have understanding of how to resolve them, estimate construction cost, interpret and comprehend geotechnical reports, inspect and check the construction or alteration of buildings, roads, bridges, and/or drainage structures, and installations as to architectural and/or structural requirements, and prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence.
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
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 licenses, and/or
- certificates,
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS:
Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.
Please add to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.
You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
Employee benefits are generally for full-time permanent employment and include the following from the date of hire:
* sick leave and vacation earnings
* paid holidays
* social security
* credit union membership
* life, dental, medical, vision, and prescription
drug insurance plans
* employee-employer paid retirement plan
* flexible spending plan
* tax-sheltered savings and investment program
* career opportunity and mobility in a merit system for
civil service positions
Persons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.
Benefits for part-time employment is based on hours worked and type of appointment.
Benefits are subject to change due to legislative, collective bargaining negotiation, and other changes.
01
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.
02
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you 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.
Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.
03
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in architecture or structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering?
- Yes
- No
04
Did you attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have four (4) years of experience in the preparation of building construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications, or preparation of civil construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications, or management of construction or repair and maintenance projects?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered "Yes" to question #5, in which of the following areas do you have work experience in? Select all that apply.
- Preparation of building construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications
- Preparation of civil construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications
- Management of construction or repair and maintenance projects
- None of the above
07
For each response marked in question #6, please describe where you gained the work experience. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Include the following information:
A. Employer's name
B. Your job title
C. Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
D. Hours worked per week
E. Description of your duties specific to:
- preparing building construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications, or
- preparing civil construction and/or repair and maintenance plans and specifications, or
- management of construction or repair and maintenance projects
F. The percentage of time you spent performing this work.
