Engineer VI - Facilities Development Branch

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 118,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking an Engineer VI to supervise a major engineering activity and lead a team in planning, design and research. The role requires applying engineering science principles and directing multi-disciplinary efforts to meet program goals.

Qualified candidates will have an engineering degree and at least 5 years of progressive engineering experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with required credentials as applicable by Hawaii regulations.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience required at progressively responsible level.
• Supervisory or staff advisory experience preferred.
• Administrative experience not required but considered where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the professional and nonprofessional personnel of a major engineering activity.
• Develops procedures and standards for the organization and represents the organization on technical engineering matters.
• Directs large engineering sections or districts as a technical specialist in planning, development, design or research.
• Leads teams on difficult or critical engineering projects within the area of specialization.
• Acts as a staff specialist for overall control and coordination of major and complex engineering projects or programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Engineering experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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 VI, EN-28: $10,588.00 - $13,515.00 per month

1. Supervises the professional and nonprofessional personnel of a major engineering activity;
2. Develops procedures and standards for carrying out specialty in the organization and represents the organization with authority on technical engineering matters within the area of specialization;
3. May direct a large engineering section or assist in directing a large engineering division or district office as a technical specialist in planning, development, design and/or research;
4. May lead the efforts of a team engaged in carrying out difficult or critical project assignments with emphasis in the area of specialization;
5. Serves as a staff specialist responsible for overall control and coordination of a number of major and complex engineering projects or programs;
6. Performs other duties as required.

Basic Education/Experience Requirements

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

1. A. Graduation from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university. 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.
2. 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,
3. 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:

• Class Title: Engineer VI
• Engineering Experience (years): 4*
• Supvry or Staff Advisory Exp (years): 1
• Admin Exp (years): 0**
• Total Exp (years): 5

*For the Engineer VI level, at least one year of the required engineering experience must have been experience comparable to the next lower level.

**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.

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.

Examples of qualifying professional engineering experience are as follows:

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 Engineer VI level, 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.

Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience

1. A. 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; and/or
2. B. 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.

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 AdvisoryorAdministrative Experience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for Engineering Experience on a year-for-year basis.
3. Substitution of Administrative Experience for Supervisory, Staff Advisory Experience: Excess AdministrativeExperience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for SupervisoryorStaff AdvisoryExperience 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.

Temporary Assignment

Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

1. A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report.
2. A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
3. Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents

Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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.