ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS (ASSISTANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR) (EM-07) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous time off and holidays

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu's Honolulu Board of Water Supply is seeking an Assistant Chief of Water System Operations (Assistant Program Administrator) in Honolulu. This role supports the Administrator in directing water distribution operations and guiding strategic projects to ensure reliable service.

Applicants should have four years of professional engineering experience, two years in management, and a Hawaii PE license with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Four years of registered professional engineering experience.
• Two years in a managerial/administrative position.
• Valid Hawaii professional engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the division's day-to-day operations.
• Oversee supervision of the division’s workforce and contracts.
• Coordinate emergency functions during water interruptions and complaints.
• Review and implement operational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Hydraulics

Leadership

Policy development

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural engineering

Tools

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

"Help carry out the BWS vision and mission with excellence."

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is looking for an Assistant Chief of Water System Operations (Assistant Program Administrator) in Honolulu. This position serves as assistant to the Administrator of the Water System Operations Division and assists in the executive direction and administration of the Board of Water Supply’s water distribution functions.

What You Will Do

• Direct and monitor the Division's day-to-day operations.
• Monitor the division’s overall performance in meeting long and short-term goals.
• Oversee the supervision of the division’s workforce. Authorizes work orders, planned overtime, change orders, contract extensions, etc.
• Evaluate findings of distribution-related water main breaks.
• Conducts inspections of pump facilities (reservoirs, boosters, treatment plants, shafts, tunnels, etc.), office facilities, and machinery to evaluate condition and replacement needs.
• Coordinates emergency functions between appropriate division in handling water interruptions and complaints.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend proposals to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency in water distribution operations.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and implement operational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

*** Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval. ***

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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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 college or university with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural engineering.

Education Verification

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Four (4) years of registered professional engineering experience, included or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in a managerial/administrative position.

Applicable Skills Needed

Knowledge of:

• basic principles of engineering and hydraulics
• the methods, techniques and procedures utilized in the administration of engineering systems and evaluation of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment and operations including installation, operation, control, maintenance, repair and testing of electrical and mechanical pumping equipment and telemetering and supervisory control systems
• applicable Federal and State laws, City ordinances, rules and regulations
• current/best technologies and practices, national standards and engineering codes

Ability to:

• lead, direct and administer the operations for pumping plants and storage facilities and re‑engineer work processes
• plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate plant operations and related programs
• review and analyze plans and specifications relating to engineering projects involving pumping and related systems
• confer with design engineers to provide expertise on plans and specifications, system modifications, new equipment, etc
• supervise and conduct engineering analyses and research studies
• prepare administrative and technical reports
• deal tactfully and communicate effectively with others

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

For this position, the qualifying experience in a managerial/administrative position must conclusively demonstrate the scope and level of experience comparable to that of a branch chief or higher.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE

Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

1. Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
2. Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer.

NOTE: Applicants with a current out-of-state engineering license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.

Verification Requirement

Please attach an electronic copy of your professional engineer license (Hawaii or out-of-state) 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 will not be returned.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.