Engineering Support Technician I - SR-11

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs tasks in support of engineering functions; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works – Traffic Division in Hilo. This Engineering Support Technician I, SR-11 position is a career ladder position. The next level in the series is Engineering Support Technician II, SR-15, $4,221/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series. 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

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to: graduation from high school, and some work experience in engineering oriented functions such as in data collection and analyses, research, or inspection.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at the time of filing as applicable to the position.
Knowledge of general math, algebra, and trigonometry, and sources of technical information and references.
Ability to make mathematical computations; analyze statistical data and reduce to desired data; understand departmental regulations regarding customer services and subdivision requirements, understand general operation of a water system, type reasonably well and print legibly, do free-hand lettering and charting, and keep records and prepare reports.

Nice To Haves

An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Engineering Drafting, or CAD may be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Assists engineer in reviewing development proposals.
Keeps and updates required engineering and water quality data and reports.
Keeps records of communications including general communications regarding availability of water, subdivisions, change of zone, land use changes, and etc.
Keeps and updates bacteriological, turbidity, chemical, and chloride and other related data.
Prepares water consumption reports and graphs by systems and subsystems.
Makes computations and prepares charts and visual aids.
Compares master meter reading with customer meter readings.
Assists with surveys and public notifications for customer information and regulation compliance.
Assists with inspection of construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Maintains physical and electronic files and records.
May assist in preparing CAD generated drawings, sketches, and schemes; prepares GIS generated maps and exhibits.
Assists engineers with field trips, public informational meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings, class presentations, and compaction tests.
Works with portable testing equipment for the analyses of turbidity, chloride, ph, chlorine residual, and other water quality parameters available from the equipment.
May operate a county vehicle to assist professional personnel in support of engineering functions and/or perform construction inspections; and to support engineering and technical staff with studies, investigations, and inspections.
Assists with traffic safety and traffic calming investigations, including collecting and compiling data, to assist Engineer with planning projects to help reduce traffic accidents and lower vehicular speeds.
Reviews simple plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
Assists in the design of simple traffic safety projects.
May serve as the contact for the One-Call Center Program.
Catalogs and maintains engineering reference materials and information.
Meets with the public to answer routine questions regarding availability of water and requirements for service.
May assist with various tasks involving administrative and clerical matters.

Benefits

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.