Mechanical Engineer III (Sr-22) [1 Vacancy]

Position Information

Do you have at least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience?

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A Mechanical Engineer III performs moderately difficult engineering work in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems, and/or in the review and analysis of plans and specifications for mechanical engineering features and compliance with code requirements.

Current Vacancy Information:

There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of Planning and Permitting, Building Division, located in Honolulu.

The Mechanical Engineer III will perform professional mechanical engineering work in reviewing and approving plans, specifications and calculations of buildings and structures for compliance with the Plumbing Code and/or other pertinent codes or regulations.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Making independent reviews of plans and specifications of moderately difficult projects including routine or uncomplicated renovations and alterations for three or more family dwellings, apartments and commercial buildings involving moderately difficult computations, legal and technical interpretations of the Plumbing Code and/or other pertinent codes or regulations.

• Approving the issuance of buildings permits for plumbing work upon satisfaction that plans and specifications meet requirements.

• Consulting architects, mechanical engineers and public on questions relating to Plumbing Code and other pertinent codes.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

Additional Job Information

HIRING PROCESS:

• Applications must be submitted online by June 29, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

• Interviews for the current vacancy will be held on July 22, 2024. A conditional job offer will be made after all interviews have concluded.

• Additional interviews for future vacancies may be scheduled by the individual hiring departments as vacancies occur.

• Salary is commensurate with applicable experience: $5,340 to $7,226 per month (SR-22), salary includes shortage differential, pending approval.*

• Effective July 1, 2024 the new salary schedule for Mechanical Engineer III (EN-22) will be $5,784 to $8,234 per month, pending approval.*

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.Copies will not be returned.Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Two years of non-registered professional (post-bachelor's degree) Mechanical Engineering experience.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Education and Experience Evaluation................................. 100%