Engineer V - Department Of Accounting & General Services - Maui

Duties Summary

The Engineer V supervises the planning, design, construction, maintenance and/or operation of a number of major and complex engineering projects; or works independently on advanced planning, design or research projects involving elements of a highly critical or unprecedented nature; and performs other related duties as assigned. Engineers at the V level perform work characterized by many, varied complex features due to the breadth, diversity, or intensity of assignments.

They plan and conduct work for which precedent criteria or techniques are inadequate or are controversial. They work as specialists in a technical field, and may perform staff advisory services for an engineering organization. They apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in a broad area of assignment and related fields. They perform advanced work in their engineering field and provide technical guidance on critical problems or projects of a highly specialized nature.

As a supervisor, the engineer reviews work prepared by other professional engineers or by contract architect‑engineer firms.

Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for all levels for which they are qualified.

• 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.
• Professional License:
  Applicants MUST POSSESS a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
• Basic
  
  Education:
  
  A bachelor's degree from a school of engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university. Relevant substitutions apply.
• Graduating Students:
  Applicants who will graduate within three months and will meet the minimum qualification requirements upon graduation may be accepted for examination. A copy of an official transcript and a letter from the department head or registrar verifying enrollment, expected graduation date, and major must be submitted with the application.
• Engineering
  
  Experience:
  
  Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience. At least one (1) year of engineering experience must be comparable to the next lower level.
• Supervisory Aptitude
  
  Experience:
  
  Applicants must possess the supervisory aptitude as described in the complete minimum qualification requirements.
• Driver's License:
  Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.
• Special Requirements:
  Some positions may require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Substitutions Allowed:
  Relevant substitutions as described in the complete minimum qualification requirements will apply.

The State of Hawaiʻi 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 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program:
The PSLF Program is a federal program that forgives the balance of qualifying federal student loans for individuals employed by a qualifying employer. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.