Engineer III, IV, V - Building Inspection Planning Services Unit

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is posting multiple Engineer positions at Honolulu, at the Engineer III, IV, and V levels. The ad notes salaries by month and that placement at the initial step applies; higher steps may be considered with qualifications, budget availability, and other factors after prior approval.

Current employees will be placed per regulations and agreements. All applicants must meet education and experience requirements as outlined, including college training in

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from an accredited college or university; physics, mathematics or chemistry with engineering credits may be accepted.
• Engineering experience in related fields and knowledge of engineering principles as described in the posting.
• Substitutions for education/experience are allowed as detailed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert, provide advisory and review duties, and coordinate with staff on long-range planning and development of projects.
• Supervisory roles include planning approaches, assigning work, maintaining up-to-date knowledge, reviewing reports, budgeting for major projects, and personnel management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

This posting is being used to fill various Engineer positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Engineer V. Applications are being accepted down to the Engineer III in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary range: The posted salary range indicates potential compensation, not necessarily starting salary. New external hires typically begin at the initial step. Placement above the initial step may be considered based on position requirements, exceptional qualifications, budget availability, and other relevant factors, all requiring prior approval. Current Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed according to Department regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Engineer III, EN-22: $7,056.00 - $9,007.00 per month

Engineer IV, EN-24: $8,715.00 - $11,123.00 per month

Engineer V, EN-26: $9,411.00 - $12,013.00 per month

Job Responsibilities

1. Positions that serve as technical experts in a specialized area or program function perform staff advisory, consulting and reviewing duties and direct and work with a staff of specialists as assigned in long‑range planning, research and/or development of specific projects, programs and functions.
2. Supervisory positions initially reviews projects received, plans methods of approach and makes work assignments to employees supervised for most effective use of abilities and time; keeps informed on latest developments in the area of specialization and advises employees supervised of current data; solves engineering problems referred for help, advising on appropriate methods and techniques to be used and applicability of precedents, but recognizing when problems should be referred to other engineers or higher authority; ensures coordination of the work with related projects both within and outside the section; reviews technical reports, project data and completed work submitted by subordinates for technical accuracy, adequacy, validity of conclusions, conformance to policies and regulations, consistency of test results and feasibility of recommendations made; recommends priority and duration of assigned work; prepares budget estimates for major and long‑range projects; performs personnel management functions such as selecting employees and evaluating performance, taking disciplinary action as required, and training new employees in the methods and techniques to be followed in accomplishing assignments; initiates and prepares technical reports and correspondence.

Basic Education/Experience Requirements

All applicants must meet one of the requirements specified in A, B or C below:

A. Graduation from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university. Note: For some positions, graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in physics, mathematics or chemistry may be accepted as qualifying, provided the applicant has had at least 15 credits in engineering sciences, common to all engineering disciplines, e.g. thermodynamics, statics, electrical science, applied mechanics, engineering drawing, strength of materials, etc.

B. Administrative, professional or technical experience involving the application and knowledge of the fundamental physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering including physics, chemistry, mathematics through integral calculus and engineering sciences such as statics, dynamics, strength of material, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and engineering drawing and other specialized courses to one of the branches of engineering. Such experience must be substantially equivalent to the knowledge and understanding gained by completion of a college training leading to a Bachelor’s degree in engineering; or,

C. A combination of college training in engineering and experience mentioned in B above substantively equivalent to completion of a college training leading to a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Experience Requirements

Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table:

• Engineer III – Engineering Experience: 2 years, Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience: 0 years, Admin Experience: 0 years, Total Experience: 2 years.
• Engineer IV – Engineering Experience: 3* years, Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience: 0 years, Admin Experience: 0 years, Total Experience: 3 years.
• Engineer V – Engineering Experience: 4* years, Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience: ** years, Admin Experience: 0 years, Total Experience: 4 years.

*For the Engineers IV and V levels, at least one year of the required engineering experience must have been experience comparable to the next lower level. **For the Engineer V level, supervisory potential rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory potential or the ability to perform supervisory duties will be considered to have been met when there is strong evidence of the necessary supervisory aptitudes as demonstrated by outstanding performance on special assignments of understudy supervisory activities, self‑development programs such as further education or training in supervision or affirmative appraisals by supervisors as to leadership qualities.

Engineering Experience

Progressively responsible professional engineering which required the knowledge and application of the basic physical and mathematical sciences and the engineering sciences to the solution of theoretical or practical engineering problems.

1. The development and design of machines, equipment, structures or power, water, communication or transportation systems and facilities or the preparation of development, design or construction specifications for such materials or systems, involving the use of theoretical and applied mechanics, a knowledge of the properties of materials and other appropriate engineering and scientific knowledge and skills.
2. Original research in one or more branches of engineering, developing engineering applications of physical and other scientific principles.
3. Administration of engineering programs and projects, involving analysis of requirements for equipment and materials, study of technical feasibility and cost, selection of approach and direction of problem solution.
4. Interpretation of systems operational requirements in terms of physical facilities and the design and development of standard procedures for efficient operational use or maintenance of such facilities.
5. Evaluation, investigation or survey of engineering projects, structures, devices or services.
6. Such activities as production, construction, regulation and testing, when they involve engineering considerations and decisions as important and controlling elements.

Note: In some situations, experience which is not of itself clearly professional engineering experience may be accepted in lieu of “professional” engineering experience. In such cases, the experience must have been preceded by prior “professional” engineering experience and must contribute directly and significantly to the candidate’s professional engineering competence. For example, an engineer may be assigned to a management or a computer systems analysis position in preparation for assumption of higher‑level responsibilities in engineering administration.

Quality of Experience

For the Engineers IV and V levels, at least one year of the required engineering experience must have been experience comparable to the next lower level. In any case, the required amount of experience for any level will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification. The applicant’s record of experience and education must show that applicant has the ability to perform efficiently the duties of the position.

Substitutions Allowed

1. Substitution of a Master’s Degree in Engineering for Engineering Experience: A Master’s degree in a pertinent engineering field from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of Engineering Experience.
2. Substitution of Supervisory, Staff Advisory Experience or Administrative Experience for Engineering Experience: Excess Supervisory, Staff Advisory or Administrative Experience of the type and quality described below may be substituted for Engineering Experience on a year-for-year basis. Supervisory Experience: Professional engineering experience which included training subordinates, coordinating and assigning workloads, evaluating performance, assisting in difficult and problem areas and maintaining high standards of work and timely accomplishment of work objectives. Staff Advisory Experience: Professional engineering experience as technical expert in a specialized area or program function performing staff advisory, consultative and/or reviewing the work of a staff of specialist assigned to such activities as long‑range planning, research and/or development of specific projects, programs, etc. Administrative Experience: Professional engineering experience which included the planning (including budget planning and justification), organizing, staffing, policy formulation and implementation of same and directing a program providing staff services and/or assistance.
3. Substitution of Administrative Experience for Supervisory, Staff Advisory Experience: Excess Administrative Experience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience on a year-for-year basis.

Professional Engineering License Requirement

For the Engineer IV and higher levels, applicants must possess a Hawaii State Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer.

Driver's License Requirement

Applicant must have a current, valid driver's license.

Salary

The advertised salary is based on full‑time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full‑time, 40-hour workweeks. Part‑time experience is pro‑rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Information about Temporary Positions

Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction‑in‑force.