Transportation Engineer Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 23-0363 $8,963 to $11,442 per month (EN-26, Step D to M) Hiring rates 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 our website.

WIKIWIKI HIRE PILOT PROJECT Wikiwiki Hire is an additional and faster way you may be considered for specific job vacancies. To participate, you must meet the minimum qualification requirements and public employment standards of the class of work or position. You must be an active candidate on the eligible register in order to be interviewed and considered for an appointment.

If you qualify for Wikiwiki Hire, more information about this program will be included with your Notice of Examination Results and Eligibility. Duties Summary This position heads the Field Consultant Unit of the Bridge Design Section, Design Branch, Highways Division, Department of Transportation. Duties and responsibilities include conducting preliminary location, type and cost studies; preparing, supervising and approving design computations, plan specifications and estimates for bridges, separation structures, retaining walls, pedestrian facilities, tunnels, culverts, small buildings and other structures; developing, preparing, reviewing and approving construction and maintenance plans, specifications, proposals, estimate details and computations for both State designed and consultant designed projects; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements: Professional License: In order to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of structural engineering; engineering mechanics and the mechanics of materials as it relates to structural engineering design and functions; and the ability to perform and supervise structural engineering design, construction and inspection activities; analyze stresses and determine the required foundations and structural features. In addition, applicants must be technically and legally qualified to perform the functions of the position. Therefore, applicants MUST POSSESS a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

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: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience. 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 required.

At least one (1) year of Engineering Experience must have been comparable to the next lower level. The Engineer IV performs difficult and complex professional engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and/or operation of specialized engineering projects; or plans and conducts research, development or other work in a specialized engineering field for the purpose of improving, extending or validating precedents, data, methods or techniques; and performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Experience/Aptitude or Staff Advisory Experience: Applicants must possess Supervisory Experience/Aptitude and/or Staff Advisory Experience as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below).

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. 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 HERE. 07005:011712:23:AK Other Information 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.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs

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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 application.

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