Chief Of Road Maintenance

Position Information

The Department of Facility Maintenance is hiring a Chief of Road Maintenance. This position is responsible for leading and managing the Division of Road Maintenance’s programs and operations to ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable maintenance of the City’s roadways, sidewalks, streams, drainage systems, and rights‑of‑way. The role oversees infrastructure maintenance, flood‑control operations, capital improvement projects, emergency response activities, and public health and safety protection throughout Honolulu.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Division of Road Maintenance, establishing long‑range goals, objectives, policies, and programs.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and improvement of City roadways, sidewalks, rights‑of‑way, streams, drainage systems, and flood‑control infrastructure.
• Direct and manage Division operations, personnel, equipment, and financial resources to ensure efficient delivery of maintenance services and emergency response.
• Represent the Department and Division in meetings with elected officials, government agencies, community groups, and the public to address maintenance concerns, projects, and service needs.
• Advise the Director and Chief Engineer on Division operations, budgets, projects, and policy matters and develop recommendations to support decision‑making.
• Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.

Enjoy 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.

At the 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:

Graduation from a regionally‑accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an engineering specialty or a related field.

Experience:

Five years of registered professional engineering experience, including or supplemented by three years of administrative engineering experience.

Applicable skills:
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices; planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure systems; construction methods, materials, equipment, and cost estimating; laws, regulations, and standards governing public works projects; project management, budgeting, and technical reporting; supervision and leadership; analytical review of engineering plans and specifications; effective communication and collaboration with engineers, officials, and the public.

License requirement:
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a professional engineer license in the State of Hawaii. Applicants with a current out‑of‑state license must obtain a Hawaii license prior to appointment.

If you qualify, your name will be considered for this vacancy and future openings with this title. Screening will be based on education, experience, and other job‑related information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in rejection or lower rating. All information is subject to verification. False or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification or termination.