What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMIP ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT SPECIALIST position at State of Hawaii?
Recruitment Information
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Environmental Management Division.
The position is located in Waipahu to Aiea on the Island of Oahu.
$6,699-$10,000 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, you may contact Joanna L. Seto, P.E., at 808-586-4304, or joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.
Duties Summary
Exempt, non-civil service appointment. The purpose of the Environmental Management Infrastructure Project (EMIP) is to support the implementation and impact of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant awards and ensure capacity to implement environmental recovery projects after disasters and emergencies, to protect Hawaii’s water, land, and air, mitigating their impact on public health.
The primary purpose of Environmental Project Specialist is to develop, coordinate, implement, manage and evaluate programs addressing emerging contaminants in drinking water, including the coordination of related work to maximize impact and efficacy under the One Water strategy and addressing environmental public health needs.
This position develops, plans, coordinate and evaluates projects workplans, etc. to meet programmatic goals and objectives. Monitors and prepares legislation, drafts and coordinates and may present testimony relating to emerging contaminants in drinking water, ground water, water reuse and related topics.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Four and a half (4.5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience planning, directing, managing monitoring and evaluating projects. Such experience must include determining project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, costs and resources, leading project teams; administering budgets and contracts; tracking project progress to ensure that milestones are met on time and within budget; documenting project progress; and identifying metrics for project evaluation.
Preferred experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience working with syst4ems or business process improvement, quality assurance, quality control, project engineering, construction management, and/or program development, implementation or evaluation, which may have been earned concurrently with the required specialized experience.
Substitutions Allowed:
a. Possession of a master's degree in engineering, biological or physical science, public administration, environmental and/or public health from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized experience requirement.
b. Possession of a doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the above fields or in law, may be substituted for two (2) years of specialized experience.
LICENSE: Possession of a valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License is preferred.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that 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.
Other Information
How to Apply:
Submit completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, cover letter, detailed resume, and salary requirements to:
Department of Health
Environmental Resources Office
2827 Waimano Home Road, Rm 310
Pearl City, HI 96782
Visit the Department of Health website at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #125624. First consideration will be given to complete application packets received by March 15, 2025.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework work schedule after completion of six months of credible service and upon approval by the supervisor.
This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Health supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
For additional information, interested applicants may contact Joanna L. Seto, P.E., at 808-586-4304, or joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov.
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.
Salary : $6,699 - $10,000
