ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN VI - HALAWA TO KALIHI - OAHU

State-of-Hawai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi seeks an Engineering Technician VI to support professional engineering functions and potentially supervise a small team. The role offers a monthly salary between $4,563 and $5,768, SR-17, Step C - I, with consideration given to funds, qualifications, and other factors.

Under general supervision, the incumbent performs complex technical duties and will be part of a continuous recruitment that may close at any time.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent, with courses in mathematics.
• Engineering-Support Experience: Four (4) years in engineering-oriented functions requiring engineering terminology and mathematical problem solving.
• Engineering Technician VI level: At least one year of Engineering-Support Experience comparable to Engineering Aid IV or two years comparable to Engineering Aid III in the State service.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions described in Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.
• Driver's License: Some positions require a valid driver's license at appointment.
• Special Requirements: Ability to lift and carry items of various weights.

Responsibilities

• Level VI performs complex sub-professional technical duties in support of professional engineering functions under general supervision; may supervise a small group of lower-level personnel.
• The position involves applying engineering principles in construction, operation and maintenance contexts.

Skills

Mathematics

Engineering terminology

Supervisory potential

Leadership aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with mathematics

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0334

Engineering Technician VI – $4,563 to $5,768 per month (SR-17, Step C - 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 CivilService Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.

Positions in this series require the application of some of the principles, methods and techniques in a specific or limited area of engineering, and a practical knowledge of the construction, application, properties, operation and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices or material, and as required, related manual, craft, instrument operation, mathematical, graphic or management skills and abilities.

Under general supervision, Level VI performs a variety of complex sub-professional technical duties in support of professional engineering functions; may supervise a small group of engineering aids and technicians of lower level; and performs other duties a required.

To qualify, you 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.
• Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent, with courses in mathematics.
• Engineering-Support Experience: Four (4) years of work experience in one OR a combination of the engineering-oriented functions such as inspection, testing, designing, surveying, drafting, and construction, which required the knowledge of engineering terminology and the ability to use mathematical skills in the solution of engineering-support or engineering problems.
• Engineering Technician VI level: At least one (1) year of the required Engineering-Support Experience must have been comparable to the Engineering Aid IV level, or two (2) years of experience comparable to the Engineering Aid III level in the State service.
• Roles of Engineering Aid IV and III (context):
  Engineering Aid IV performs a variety of standardized, non-professional, technical engineering functions under general supervision; may serve as leadman for a small group of lower level engineering aids in the performance of routine tasks; and performs other duties as required.
  Engineering Aid III performs a variety of routine technical, non-professional engineering tasks under general supervision; and performs other duties as required.
• Supervisory Experience: For positions that supervise, applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor in indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
• Driver's License: Some positions require possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The current vacancies all have this requirement.
• Special Requirements: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation. The current vacancy has this requirement.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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, see https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

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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 their 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.