Assistant CHIEF OF WATER SYSTEM Operations; Assistant Program Administrator; EM

Overview

"Help carry out the BWS vision and mission with excellence."

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is looking for an Assistant Chief of Water System Operations (Assistant Program Administrator) in Honolulu. This position serves as assistant to the Administrator of the Water System Operations Division and assists in the executive direction and administration of the Board of Water Supply’s water distribution functions.

• Direct and monitor the Division's day-to-day operations.
• Monitor the division’s overall performance in meeting long and short-term goals.
• Oversee the supervision of the division’s workforce. Authorizes work orders, planned overtime, change orders, contract extensions, etc.
• Evaluate findings of distribution-related water main breaks.
• Conduct inspections of pump facilities (reservoirs, boosters, treatment plants, shafts, tunnels, etc.), office facilities, and machinery to evaluate condition and replacement needs.
• Coordinate emergency functions between appropriate division in handling water interruptions and complaints.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend proposals to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency in water distribution operations.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and implement operational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Salary
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Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Benefits
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Excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. View details about benefits by contacting the employer or viewing the benefits information for the posting.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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Note:

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural engineering.

Education Verification
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Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Four (4) years of registered professional engineering experience, included or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in a managerial/administrative position.

Knowledge of:

• basic principles of engineering and hydraulics
• the methods, techniques and procedures utilized in the administration of engineering systems and evaluation of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment and operations including installation, operation, control, maintenance, repair and testing of electrical and mechanical pumping equipment and telemetering and supervisory control systems
• applicable Federal and State laws, City ordinances, rules and regulations
• current/best technologies and practices, national standards and engineering codes

Ability to:

• lead, direct and administer the operations for pumping plants and storage facilities and re-engineer work processes
• plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate plant operations and related programs
• review and analyze plans and specifications relating to engineering projects involving pumping and related systems
• confer with design engineers to provide…