WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR II (F1-09) [2 vacancies]

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is looking for a person with experience working with electrically-driven water pumping plant equipment that constantly moves large quantities of liquid around the clock. You will take on the important role of ensuring that the BWS is delivering pure clean water free of any man-made contaminations and monitoring water reservoir levels through telemetering and supervisory controls from the control center for the island-wide water system. Be prepared to take immediate remedial action including supervising field investigations to alleviate any unusual behavior in the water systems and equipment.  You will also supervise and train your crew to use the BWS telemetering and supervisory control systems, how to properly operate water pumps and other BWS work systems, procedures, and protocols. You may be required to assist with other Plant Operation functions when not assigned to a shift. 

Rotating shift, holiday, and weekend work required. Work schedules are eight hours per day, five days per week, on one of the following work shifts: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Apply today!  If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the BWS for further consideration for the current opening, as well as future vacancies for this job title. 

Applications must be submitted online by February 22, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service.  Data and text messaging fees apply.


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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

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

Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of supervision; practices and procedures used in the operation of electrically-operated pumping plant equipment; types and functions of machinery and equipment used in pumping stations; principles and practices of electricity and hydraulics; departmental rules, regulations, procedures and standards; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.

Supervisory experience is not required; however highly desired. 

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

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certification to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your DSO Grade IV Certification to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your DSO Grade IV Certificate to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.


TRAINING 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 training, 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:
Training and Experience Evaluation..........................................100%

Salary : $6,309