WATERWORKS CONTROLLER (EM-08) [1 vacancy]

Salary: $10,211.00 - $13,278.50 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 082234
Department: Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Opening Date: 10/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Waterworks Controller (EM-08)
$10,211.00 - $13,287.50/month
This position serves as the Head of the Finance Division and administers the accounting, financial programs of the Board of Water Supply (BWS) as a semi-autonomous entity independent from the City and County of Honolulu's fiscal programs; monitors the BWS's financial performance to ensure appropriate fiscal decisions are made, and ensures that the BWS accounting, financial programs incorporate industry best practices and innovative programs to create an efficient and effective organization that supports BWS sustainability; and acts as the financial advisor and consultant to the chairman and members of the Department's Board and the Manager and Chief Engineer.
There is one (1) vacancy with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Finance Division.
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 department.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted.
***Salary negotiable: $10,211.00 - $13,278.50 per month (EM-08), pending approval and subject to funding availability.***
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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 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 accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field.
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. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four (4) years of professional (post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) administrative experience with responsibility for a major accounting or auditing program which included commercial or utility accounting activities, including or supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible financial management experience involving types of financing, cash management, investment/portfolio management, and/or cash flow analysis.
Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of: the principles and practices of commercial or utility accounting; financial analyses, financing, securities, and budget formulation and administration; State and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to finance, accounting, and monies and securities; issuing and selling bonds or securing other types of financing; and principles and practices of organization and supervision.
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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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Waterworks Controller position requires that applicants have equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field.
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. 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.
Select the statement that best describes your education:

• I have a bachelor's degree and will be submitting a copy of my diploma and/or transcript to your office.
• I do not have a bachelor's degree; however, I have work experience that I feel provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. Such work experience is described in the "Work Experience" section of my application.
• I do not have a bachelor's degree or work experience that can substitute for a bachelor's degree.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to the education requirement, the Waterworks Controller position requires four (4) years of professional (post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) administrative experience with responsibility for a major accounting or auditing program which included commercial or utility accounting activities, including or supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible financial management experience involving financing, cash management, investment/portfolio management, and/or cash flow analysis.
Do you meet this experience requirement?

• Yes, I have the required experience and have listed all relevant work experience on my application.
• No, I do not have the required experience.

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Describe your PROFESSIONAL (post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical) ADMINISTRATIVE experience where you were responsible for a major accounting or auditing program which included commercial or utility accounting activities.
Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:
1) a description of the accounting or auditing program you oversaw (a description of the organization's objective, the size of the overall organization, the numbers and kinds of divisions in the organization, the major functions of the division you worked in);
2) the types of accounting or auditing performed by your program (i.e., governmental, commercial, utility, etc.);
3) the relative level/rank of your position within the division;
4) the title of your immediate supervisor;
5) title(s) and number of employees you supervised; and
6) your specific responsibilities in overseeing the commercial or utility accounting activities for your organization.
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For each position above in which you performed professional administrative work for a major accounting or auditing program, describe your specific responsibilities in:
1) the preparation, analysis, and review of financial statements, reports, and forecasts/projections;
2) preparing management reports and your involvement in assisting higher management in decision-making (include examples of typical reports you have prepared and the impact of your recommendations and/or decisions);
3) preparing and administering budgets;
4) developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising operational policies and procedures; and
5) staffing and personnel management (i.e., determining personnel needs to carry out the functions of the organization; conducting the overall personnel management program, including the selection, termination, and training of staff; and dealing with labor relations matters).
Provide a complete description of the nature and complexity of your duties.
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Describe your specific duties and responsibilities in developing, implementing, and evaluating accounting/auditing and financial management programs.
Indicate which position from the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include:
1) a description of the types and purposes of these programs;
2) the specific financial management activities you were responsible for;
3) your responsibilities in planning and administering a debt management program; and
4) your financial management experience involving financing, investment/portfolio management, cash management, and/or cash flow analysis.
Provide a complete description of the nature and complexity of your duties.
Required Question