Engineering Support Technician - SR

Job Title

Engineering Support Technician I, SR-11

Performs tasks in support of engineering functions; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works – Traffic Division in Hilo. Working Hours for the vacancy with the Department of Public Works:
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This Engineering Support Technician I, SR-11 position is a career ladder position. The next level in the series is Engineering Support Technician II, SR-15, $4,221/month. 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. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• 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. You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire, if the position requires a driver's license. (The immediate vacancy with the Department of Public Works requires a valid driver's license).

Substitution of education for required experience:
An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Engineering Drafting, or CAD may be substituted for the required experience. (Scan and attach your official college transcript to be credited for the substitution of experience.)

Note:

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official credential evaluation report to your application. 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: 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, and keep records and prepare 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 Benefits of County Employment:
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