Civil Engineer III - Sr-22

Duties Summary

Performs moderately 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 related duties as required.

This is a shortage category class of work. Person selected for vacancy may receive a shortage differential per month in addition to the starting salary indicated above.

There are three (3) immediate vacancies:

• one (1) temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed 12/2/2024 noon with the Department of Environmental Management

• Wastewater Division in Kailua-Kona

• two (2) permanent full-time vacancies with the Department of Public Works

• Engineering Division in Hilo.

(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.)

This Civil Engineer III position is a career ladder position. The next level in the series is Civil Engineer IV, SR-24, $5,713 - $8,130 monthly. 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 for the Department of Environmental Management, Department of Public Works, and Department of Water Supply. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts office and field studies of proposed projects and supervises preliminary and final surveys.

• Establishes bench marks.

• 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 and materials used; 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.

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 (baccalaureate degree) in civil engineering, (Scan and attach your official college transcript to your application), and
• two (2) years of professional civil engineering work experience, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver License (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver license at time of hire).

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

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 foundations and structural features; supervise a small group of subordinate professional employees; and prepare engineering and inspection reports.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates,

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

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