PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

Public Works Administrator

Recruitment Number 26-0272 - This vacancy is with the Department of Accounting & General Services, Public Works Division. This job posting will remain open until 15 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Public Works Administrator (Architect) - $11,363 to $18,190 per month (EM-08) Public Works Administrator (Engineer) - $11,363 to $18,190 per month (EM-08) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Duties Summary

Administers statewide engineering, architectural and related services of the Public Work Division under the jurisdiction of the State Comptroller, including land acquisition, planning, designing, project management, construction inspection, contracting, constructing, and equipping facilities and improvements for State agencies, revising contemplated leases for office spaces and providing technical and analytical assistance to user agencies and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization To Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Education/Experience: All applicants must meet one of the requirements specified in A, B, C, D or E below: A. Graduation with a bachelor's degree from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university. B. Administrative, professional or technical experience involving the application and knowledge of the fundamental physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering including physics, chemistry, mathematics through integral calculus and engineering sciences such as statics, dynamics, strength of material, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and engineering drawing and other specialized courses to one of the branches of engineering. Such experience must be substantially equivalent to the knowledge and understanding gained by completion of a college training leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering; or C. A combination of college training in engineering and experience mentioned in B above substantively equivalent to completion of a college training leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering; or D. Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited school or college of architecture or engineering, with a degree in architecture or architectural engineering; or E. Four (4) years of successful and progressive experience in architecture which will enable the applicant to perform successfully at the professional level provided this experience demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture and an understanding of the field of architecture comparable to that which would be acquired through successful completion of a full four-year course leading to a bachelor's degree in an accredited college or university with a major study in architecture. Experience: Specialized Experience: Four (4) years of either Engineering or Architectural Experience as described below: Engineering Experience: Progressively responsible professional engineering experience which required the knowledge and application of the basic physical and mathematical sciences and the engineering sciences to the solution of theoretical or practical engineering problems. Architectural Experience: Professional architectural work experience in developing and preparing complete designs, drawings, specifications, estimates or building, structures and installations. Professional experience is comprised of the performance of the recognized architectural functions based on and requiring a mathematical and architectural problems. Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of experience supervising professional engineers or architects which included training subordinates, coordinating and assigning workloads, evaluating performance, assisting in difficult and problem areas and maintaining high standards of work and timely accomplishment of work objectives. Administrative Experience: Two (2) years of professional engineering or architectural experience which included active participation in and major responsibility for the planning (including budget planning and justification), organizing, staffing, policy formulation and implementation of same and directing a program, providing staff services and/or assistance. License: Applicants must possess a valid Hawaii state certificate of registration as a professional engineer or architect. Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader).

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.