ASSISTANT FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER (ASSISTANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR) (EM-07) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is looking for an Assistant Field Operations Manager to assist the Program Administrator in the overall executive direction of the division. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the division's five base yards in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipelines and appurtenances of the department's water distribution system.

Requirements

Must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Three (3) years of administrative experience relating to the design, construction, installation, and/or maintenance of a major facilities or systems encompassing field operations of a large geographic area.
Possession of a valid license as a professional engineer in the State of Hawaii. Applicants with a current out-of-state professional Engineer license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

Directs 24/7 operation and maintenance of the island-wide water distribution system, including pipelines, hydrants, valves, meters, facilities, and related infrastructure.
Leads and coordinates response to major system disruptions (e.g., main breaks, natural disasters), serving as on-site incident commander to restore service and minimize impact.
Plans, coordinates, and supervises construction, maintenance, and repair of pipelines, structures, drainage systems, and related public works.
Oversees budget development, staffing, performance management, policy implementation, and labor relations for the division.
Collaborates with internal units and external agencies to drive long-term planning, operational improvements, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Perform other related duties as required.
Position classified as a Disaster Response Worker and is required to staff the Departmental Operations Center (DOC) in times of emergency.
Works in adverse weather conditions and additional hours as necessary to oversee and coordinate emergency repairs to restore water service as quickly and safely as possible.