ENGINEERING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - DLNR, OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Program Administrator to lead the Engineering Division within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This role is pivotal in providing engineering services and technical assistance to enhance various departmental projects. The successful candidate will manage financial operations, oversee personnel management, and ensure alignment with the organization's goals while fostering collaboration across teams. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for engineering and public service, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact on the community and environment of Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license at the time of application.
• Requires four years of professional engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering services and technical assistance for various projects.
• Manage financial operations, staffing, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Engineering Expertise

Budget Management

Legislative Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

Recruitment Number DLNR-2024-0007

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Engineering Division.

The position is located in Downtown, Oahu.

Salary: $10,578 to $16,933 per month (EM-08, Minimum to Maximum)

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

This 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 the Department of Human Resources Development's website.

Who We Are:
The mission of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Engineering Division (ENG), is to provide engineering services and technical assistance to other departmental divisions and state agencies. These services support the implementation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and repair and maintenance projects, and the administration of the mineral resources and dam safety programs.

The Engineering Program Administrator oversees the Engineering Division within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This position holds full administrative responsibility, provides strategic leadership, ensures operational excellence, and performs other duties as assigned.

The Engineering Program Administrator oversees the division's programs and functions by providing strategic leadership, developing goals and policies, and determining program priorities. They manage financial operations, including budgeting and legislative engagement, and oversee personnel management, including staffing, training, and performance evaluations. The role involves handling legislative affairs, such as preparing testimonies and recommendations, and testifying before committees when necessary. Additionally, they serve as an advisor to the Chairperson and Board of Land and Natural Resources on division-related matters.

Qualifications:
This role requires comprehensive knowledge of departmental policies and long-term objectives, top-level technical expertise, and strong leadership skills to independently manage complex engineering programs and make impactful decisions. The position involves providing expert advice on critical engineering matters, acting with authority on current and proposed programs, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Additionally, maintaining cooperative relationships with stakeholders and fostering collaboration across teams is essential.

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

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: 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 Requirement: All applicants MUST POSSESS a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, as required in the Minimum Qualifications Requirements.

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

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

Engineering Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional engineering which requires the knowledge and application of the basic physical and mathematical sciences and the engineering sciences to the solution of theoretical or practical engineering problems.

Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of supervisory or staff advisory experience.

Administrative Experience Requirement: One (1) year of 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.

License Requirement: All applicants must possess a valid license, type 3 or higher, to drive in the State of Hawaii.

The State of Hawaii 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 808-587-0180 for assistance.