County Engineer Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: R-6313 (A)
Department: Various
Opening Date: 04/17/2021
Description
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IMMEDIATE VACANCIES:
Department of Environmental Management
Department of Public Works
Department of Water Supply
IMPORTANT: HIRING RATES WILL BE BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, THE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS.
Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from EN-26D ($8,963) to EN-26L ($11,136) per month.
Does difficult professional engineering work in supervising the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects; prepares and supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of Civil Engineer IV in that it is responsible for a number of complex and major engineering projects operating simultaneously where the problems of supervision and coordination are pronounced; whereas, the Civil Engineer IV has responsibility for a complex and major engineering project or several less complex projects.
This class differs from that of Civil Engineer VI in that it has responsibility for supervising the design, construction, and maintenance of a number of complex engineering projects; whereas, the Civil Engineer VI provides administrative and technical direction over a variety of complex engineering programs and/or projects.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Supervises preliminary and final surveys.
• Designs and supervises the design of retaining walls, culverts, tunnels, sewers, sidewalks, highways, water lines and systems and other concrete, steel or timber structures.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of specifications and estimates.
• Assigns project engineers and inspectors to construction projects.
• Settles disputes between contractors and inspectors.
• Approves changes during construction.
• Makes special investigations and engineering economic studies.
• Supervises the collection and analysis of statistical data.
• Assists in preparing work schedules and budget estimates.
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of maps and records.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering and one (1) year of civil engineering work experience as a registered professional engineer.
License Requirements: Registration as a professional engineer in the United States at the time of filing, and possession of a certificate of registration as a professional engineer in the State of Hawaii prior to the completion of probation.
Knowledge of: civil engineering principles and practices; modern methods and practices used in the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and reports; sources of engineering information; surveying and construction practices; principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to: plan, organize, and direct the work of engineering and technical employees in construction and inspection activities; develop engineering work programs; conduct engineering studies and prepare engineering reports, inspection reports and correspondence.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for the performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering? Note: You must attach a copy of your college degree stating field of study or a copy of your official college transcript.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have at least one (1) year of civil engineering work experience as a registered professional engineer? Note: Please ensure your related work experience is listed on your application. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

• Yes
• No

03
This position requires registration as a professional engineer in the United States. Do you currently possess this certificate? Note: You must attach a copy to your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question