ENGINEER VI - MAUI (WIKIWIKI)

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 113,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i seeks an Engineer VI to supervise professional and nonprofessional staff within a major engineering activity, and to develop standards for technical work. The role may lead a team on complex projects and coordinate multiple programs across the organization.

Required qualifications include a Hawaii Professional Engineer license, a bachelor’s in engineering, four years of progressive engineering experience (one year at Engineer V level), and one year of supervisory or advisory

Qualifications

• Legal Authorization to Work: US citizens, nationals, permanent residents or eligible for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Professional License: valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license at the time of application.
• Basic Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Engineering Experience: four years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, at least one year at Engineer V level.
• Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience: one year of supervisory or staff advisory experience.
• Driver's License: possession of a valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.
• Substitutions Allowed: substitutions described in minimum qualification requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel of a major engineering activity.
• Develop procedures and standards for the organization’s engineering work.
• Represent the organization on technical engineering matters within area of specialization.
• Lead a team on difficult or critical project assignments.
• Coordinate a number of major and complex engineering projects or programs.

Job description

Recruitment Number 25-0163

Salary: $10,083 to $11,549 per month (EN-28, Step D to I )

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

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The Engineer VI supervises the professional and nonprofessional personnel of a major engineering activity; develops procedures and standards for carrying out their specialty in the organization, and represents the organization with authority on technical engineering matters within the area of specialization; 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; may lead the efforts of a team engaged in carrying out difficult or critical project assignments with emphasis in the area of specialization; or serves as a staff specialist responsible for overall control and coordination of a number of major and complex engineering projects or programs; and performs other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Professional License: Applicants MUST POSSESS a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, as required by the Minimum Qualification Requirements. For information on obtaining a State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license, please visit the following website: http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/engineer

Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from a school of engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply

Note: Applicants who will graduate within three months and will meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements upon their graduation will be accepted for examination. If you are graduating within three months with Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university or a Master’s degree in pertinent engineering field from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university, please submit a copy of your official transcript of coursework completed thus far and a letter from your department head or registrar verifying your current enrollment in school, your expected graduation date and major with your application.

Engineering Experience: Applicants must possess four (4) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience. At least one (1) year of Engineering Experience must have been comparable to the Engineer V level.

The Engineer V supervises the planning, design, construction, maintenance and/or operation of a number of major and complex engineering projects; or works independently on advanced planning, design or research projects involving elements of a highly critical or unprecedented nature; and performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience: One (1) year of Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please click the link below.

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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in-person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit your applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.