Water Systems Operator II; F1-09

Water Systems Operator II - Honolulu Board of Water Supply

Deliver Earth's most precious resource across the island. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply seeks a skilled and dependable professional for a Water Systems Operator II position. The role monitors and controls island-wide water system operations from the control center using telemetering and supervisory control systems to ensure uninterrupted delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water. It exercises independent judgment in real-time operational decisions affecting pumping, reservoir levels, system pressures, and overall distribution performance.

Leadership responsibilities include supervising and training staff and coordinating field response during system irregularities and emergencies.

• Monitor and control island-wide pumping operations, reservoir levels, and distribution pressures.
• Analyze telemeter data to detect abnormal system behavior and implement corrective action.
• Manage well production to maintain water quality standards and protect source sustainability.
• Coordinate and dispatch field crews for investigations, repairs, emergencies, and service interruptions.
• Execute established operational procedures during major main breaks, equipment failures, and critical water shortages.
• Supervise and train assigned personnel while ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and departmental policies.

• Work schedule:
  
  eight hours per day, five days per week, on one of the following shifts: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Rotating shift work.
• Holiday and weekend work.

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.

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the operation of electrically-driven water pumping plant equipment.

• Experience supervising staff, assigning work and providing clear, easy-to-understand instructions.
• Hands‑on operation of electrically-driven pumping equipment and related distribution systems controls.
• Familiarity with pumping station machinery, auxiliary equipment and system components.
• Practical understanding of electricity and hydraulics as applied to water systems.
• Skill in reading meters and gauges, recording system data, and assessing equipment performance.
• Strong safety mindset when working with electrical pumping plant equipment.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and maintain effective team coordination.

Current State of Hawaii Distribution System Operator (DSO) Grade IV Certification.

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.