WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR II (F1-09) [2 vacancies]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Honolulu Board of Water Supply is seeking a Water Systems Operator II to monitor and control Oahu's island-wide water system from the control center, using telemetering and SCADA. The role involves real-time operational decisions affecting pumping, reservoirs, and pressures, with leadership duties including supervising staff and coordinating field responses.

The position requires prior experience in electric pumping plant operation and a Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certification.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff, assigning work and providing clear instructions.
• Hands-on operation of electrically driven pumping equipment and system controls.
• Familiarity with pumping station machinery and system components.
• Practical understanding of electricity and hydraulics as applied to water systems.
• Skill in reading meters, gauges and recording data.
• Strong safety mindset when handling electrical pumping equipment.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and coordinate teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor island-wide pumping operations and reservoir levels.
• Analyze telemeter data to detect abnormal system behavior and take action.
• Manage well production to maintain water quality and reliability.
• Coordinate and dispatch field crews for investigations and emergencies.
• Execute procedures during main breaks, equipment failures, and shortages.
• Supervise and train staff ensuring safety and procedures compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Pump operation

Pumping equipment

Electrical & hydraulics

Meters & gauges

Safety mindset

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree not specified

Job description

We deliver Earth's most precious resource across the island

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is seeking a skilled and dependable professional for a Water Systems Operator II position to help operate and safeguard Oahu's island-wide water system. This position is responsible for monitoring and controlling system operations from the control center using telemetering and supervisory control systems to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water. The role exercises independent judgment in making real-time operational decisions affecting pumping, reservoir levels, system pressures, and overall distribution performance. Leadership responsibilities include supervising and training staff, and coordinating field response efforts during system irregularities and emergency conditions.

What You\'ll Do

• Monitor and control island-wide pumping operations, reservoir levels, and distribution pressures
• Analyze telemeter data to detect abnormal system behavior and implement corrective action
• Manage well production to maintain water quality standards and protect source sustainability
• Coordinate and dispatch field crews for investigations, repairs, emergencies, and service interruptions
• Execute established operational procedures during major main breaks, equipment failures, and critical water shortages
• Supervise and train assigned personnel while ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and departmental policies

Special Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Eight hours per day, five days per week, on one of the following work shifts: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Rotating shift work
• Holiday and weekend work

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

• generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plan
• career development
• much more

View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the operation of electrically-driven water pumping plant equipment.

APPLICABLE SKILLS NEEDED

• Experience supervising staff, assigning work and providing clear, easy to understand instructions
• Hands-on operation of electrically driven pumping equipment and related distribution systems controls
• Familiarity with pumping station machinery, auxiliary equipment and system components
• Practical understanding of electricity and hydraulics as applied to water systems
• Skill in reading meters and gauges, recording system data, and assessing equipment performance
• Strong safety mindset when working with electrical pumping plant equipment
• Ability to build positive working relationships and maintain effective team coordination

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Current State of Hawaii Distribution System Operator (DSO) Grade IV Certification.

Verification Requirement

You must submit evidence of your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certification to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your DSO Grade IV Certification to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your DSO Grade IV Certificate to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Copies will not be returned.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.