Engineering Support Technician - SR

Job Overview

Performs tasks in support of engineering functions and other related duties as required.

Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• 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, etc.
• Keeps and updates bacteriological, turbidity, chemical, 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 readings 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 analysis 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.

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school.
• 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.

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

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, keep records and prepare reports.

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.

Physical Effort Grouping:
Light.

• 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.
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