Engineering Technician V - Hilo, Hawaii Island

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 26-0300 - The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Transportation, Highways Division.

Salary
: $4,221 to $5,338 per month (SR-15, Step C - I).

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.

Positions in this series require the application of some of the principles, methods and techniques in a specific or limited area of engineering, and a practical knowledge of the construction , application, properties, operation and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices or material, and as required, related manual, craft, instrument operation, mathematical, graphic or management skills and abilities.

Under general supervision, the Level V performs moderately difficult sub-professional, technical functions in support of higher level professional and/or sub-professional engineering activities; or supervises and works with a small group of engineering aids performing work at, the I to IV levels; and performs other duties as required.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK:
  The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education:
  
  Graduation from high school, or equivalent, with courses in mathematics.
• Engineering-Support
  
  Experience:
  
  Four (4) years of work experience in one OR a combination of the engineering-oriented functions such as inspection, testing, designing, surveying, drafting, and construction, which required the knowledge of engineering terminology and the ability to use mathematical skills in the solution of engineering-support or engineering problems.
• At least one (1) year of the required Engineering-Support Experience must have been comparable to the Engineering Aid IV level, OR two (2) years of experience comparable to the Engineering Aid III level in the State government.
• The Engineering Aid IV performs a variety of standardized, non-professional, technical engineering functions, under general supervision; may serve as leadman for a small group of lower level engineering aids in the performance of routine tasks; and performs other duties as required.
• The Engineering Aid III performs a variety of routine technical, non-professional engineering tasks under general supervision; and performs other duties as required.
• Supervisory
  
  Experience:
  
  For positions that supervise, applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist;
  
  or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor in indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
• Substitutions Allowed:
  Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
• Driver's License:
  Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call  for assistance.

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