Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works; Roads & Bridges

Performs difficult professional engineering work in supervising the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of civil engineering projects; prepares and supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports; and performs other related duties as required.

There are two (2) immediate vacancies:

• one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works
  - Traffic Division in Hilo.
• one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works
  - Engineering Division in Kailua-Kona.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

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.

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

• Supervises preliminary and final surveys.
• Designs and supervises the design of bridges, reservoirs, culverts, retaining walls, tunnels, highways, pipelines, sewers, sidewalks, playgrounds, school grounds, drainage channels, and other concrete, steel, and timber structures.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of specifications and estimates.
• Assigns project engineers and inspectors to construction projects.
• Prepares or supervises others in preparing construction plans.
• Supervises construction and inspection; approves changes during construction.
• Makes special investigations and engineering economic studies.
• Prepares reports.
• Supervises the collection and analysis of statistical data.
• Assists in preparing work schedules and budget estimates.
• Reviews and approves construction plans for subdivision roads submitted by private persons.
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of maps and records.
• Operates a vehicle to perform work-related duties.
• Performs other related duties.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
• Four (4) years of professional civil engineering work experience.

• Possession of a valid professional engineer license in the United States at time of filing.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver's license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at time of filing.

Possession of a valid license as a professional engineer in the State of Hawai'i is required prior to completion of probation.

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency.

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.

• 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.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program
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  This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)…