Civil Engineer IV - EN-24

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancies in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, HI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult professional engineering work in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects; prepares designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports; and performs other duties as required. There are two (2) immediate vacancies with the Department of Environmental Management: one (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Wastewater Division in Hilo. May be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive up to $30,870. Conditions apply. one (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Wastewater Division in Kailua-Kona. May be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive up to $30,870. Conditions apply. (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.) The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in engineering (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application).
Three (3) years of professional civil engineering work experience.
Possession of a valid license as a professional engineer in the United States at the time of filing (scan and attach a copy of your valid professional engineering license to your application).
Possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at time of filing.
Knowledge of: civil and hydraulic engineering principles and practices; engineering mathematics, engineering mechanics, and mechanics of materials; and structural, mechanical, electrical, and sanitary engineering principles.
Ability to: perform civil engineering design work or supervise construction and inspection activities; analyze stresses and determine the required foundation and structural features; supervise a small group of subordinate professional or sub-professional employees; and prepare engineering and inspection reports.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid license as a professional engineer in the State of Hawai`i is required, prior to completion of probation.
Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application.)

Responsibilities

Conducts office field studies of proposed projects and supervises preliminary and final surveys.
Establishes benchmarks.
Takes cross-sections, profiles, and contours.
Makes survey computations and prepares preliminary drawings.
Designs and assists in the design of reservoirs, retaining walls, bridges, culverts, tunnels, pipelines, sewers, sidewalks, highways, and other concrete, steel, and timber structures; computes grades and alignments, loading, and stresses; determines the size, proportion, and dimensions of structures.
Supervises the preparation of construction plans and drawings.
Assists in the preparation of specifications and contract documents.
Prepares cost and quantity estimates.
Checks shop drawings.
Supervises construction and inspection activities.
Interprets plans and specifications.
Changes and corrects plans.
Keeps records of work completed, materials used, and prepares monthly and final payment estimates.
Conducts hydrologic and land development studies.
Checks plans and specifications of buildings and structures for compliance with the building code.
Reviews test reports and soil analysis reports.
Operates a vehicle to perform work-related duties.
Performs other related duties.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive up to $30,870
Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.