Position Information

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), Capital Projects Division is hiring for a Program Administrator (Capital Projects). The position administers the BWS capital improvement program that includes the engineering, design, and construction of waterworks projects and the repair and replacement of existing structural facilities, pipelines, and equipment.

Examples of duties of a Program Administrator (Capital Projects) includes but is not limited to the following:

• Plans and oversees division operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness;
• Develops and implements the strategic plan with long and short-term goals for water system requirements in accordance with the Board’s goals and objectives;
• Determines division and program priorities to support BWS goals and objectives established by the Manager and Chief Engineer;
• Reviews and re-establishes program long and short-term goals as necessary to insure continued execution of BWS goals and objectives;
• Directs the preparation of the capital improvement budget request, and may present budget requests to the Board;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and communication with contractors, manufacturers, agents, BWS and other public and private engineers, and other individuals involved with capital improvement projects;
• Represents the department by participating in or coordinating inter-agency, inter-departmental, or inter-jurisdictional committees and task forces;
• May conduct presentations to the Board, community groups, members of the public and may testify before the City Council on BWS waterworks projects; and
• Determines the need and develops specific plans for organization or operational changes.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online by September 21, 2024, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with major work in engineering or a related field.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five (5) years of registered professional engineering experience, two (2) years of which shall have been on waterworks projects, including or supplemented by three (3) years of administrative engineering experience.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
1) Current registration as a professional engineer in the State of Hawaii.

2) Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation......................................100%