ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL) V - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - HIGHWAYS DIVISION - KAPOLEI, OAHU

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Island of Oahu

Job Type : Various

Job Number : 23-0363

Department : Transportation - Highways

Opening Date : 06 / 10 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0363

8,525 to $10,883 per month (EN-26, Step D to M )

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

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Duties Summary

This position heads the Field Consultant Unit of the Bridge Design Section, Design Branch, Highways Division, Department of Transportation. Duties and responsibilities include conducting preliminary location, type and cost studies; preparing, supervising and approving design computations, plan specifications and estimates for bridges, separation structures, retaining walls, pedestrian facilities, tunnels, culverts, small buildings and other structures; developing, preparing, reviewing and approving construction and maintenance plans, specifications, proposals, estimate details and computations for both State designed and consultant designed projects; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements :

Professional License : In order to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of structural engineering; engineering mechanics and the mechanics of materials as it relates to structural engineering design and functions; and the ability to perform and supervise structural engineering design, construction and inspection activities; analyze stresses and determine the required foundations and structural features. In addition, applicants must be technically and legally qualified to perform the functions of the position. Therefore, applicants MUST POSSESS a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION .

For information on obtaining a State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license, please visit the following website :

Basic Education : A bachelor's degree from a school of engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Engineering Experience : Four (4) years of progressively responsibleprofessional engineering experience.

Engineer V supervises the planning, design, construction, maintenance and / or operation of a number of major and complex engineering projects; or works independently on advanced planning, design or research projects involving elements of a highly critical or unprecedented nature; and performs other duties as required.

At least one (1) year of Engineering Experience must have been comparable to the next lower level. The Engineer IV performs difficult and complex professional engineering work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and / or operation of specialized engineering projects; or plans and conducts research, development or other work in a specialized engineering field for the purpose of improving, extending or validating precedents, data, methods or techniques; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Experience / Aptitude or Staff Advisory Experience : Applicants must possess Supervisory Experience / Aptitude and / or Staff Advisory Experience as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below).

Driver's License : Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Substitutions Allowed : Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), 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 .

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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 808-587-0936 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 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.

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YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.

A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

Note : Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.

With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

Paid Holidays

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Paid Vacation

You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.

Paid Sick Leave

You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.

Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.

Health Insurance

The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to

Premium Conversion Plan

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Transportation Benefits

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security

As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Promotions & Transfers

For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.

Training & Continuing Education

The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.

Travel Expenses

The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.

Incentive & Service Awards

The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.

Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.

Please read the following information carefully.

A. At a minimum, applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed resume, list of recent professional reference, as well as responses to the required Supplemental Question(s).

DHRD and the hiring agency will use the information provided by the applicant to determine whether he / she meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and / or the final score as applicable. Failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in the application being delayed, rejected, or a lower score.

B. The resume must include each employer's name, complete employment dates (from / to, month / year), your job title and a detailed description of your job duties with the employer as they directly address each of the Requirements.

C. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as directed) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and / or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at a regionally accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

D. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification from the employer. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked per week, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

E. Applicants must meet all Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs), as of the date of application, unless otherwise specified.

In general, concurrent experiences and / or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.

Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours / week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours / week will not be extra credited.

Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours / week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.

F. Any information you submit may be verified.

G. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide complete and accurate information which will clearly substantiate whether he / she meets the MQRs.

H. Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility so as to conclusively demonstrate that he / she has the ability to perform the duties of the position being sought.

I. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached (recommended) to your application or submitted to our office via email, fax, or USPS as soon as possible. Please call our office at (808) 587 0936 for USPS or emailing addresses.

J. The applicant hereby certifies that the information provided to DHRD and the hiring agency is complete, accurate, and true to the best of his / her knowledge. Any misstatement of fact provided during the application or selection process may result in corrective action, including termination from service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

COMPLETE INFORMATION AND DETAILS)

A link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs) has been provided in the job announcement. Please review the requirements in their entirety.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Do you possess a bachelor's degree from a school of engineering from an accredited college or university OR a degree in physics, mathematics, or chemistry with 15 credits of qualifying engineering science coursework as stated in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?

By answering 'Yes', you understand and agree that you will submit verification of such education at the time of application. If you have not done so previously, please attach a copy of your OFFICIAL DIPLOMA and / or OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS to your online application or send a copy to our office as soon as possible.

STATE OF HAWAII PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Do you possess a State of Hawaii PE license?

NOTE : If you do not possess a Hawaii State license, you will NOT meet the MQRs for this position.

By answering 'Yes', you understand and agree that you will submit verification of such licensure at the time of application.

You may access the following address for information regarding application for State of Hawaii PE licensure :

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) LICENSE REQUIREMENT

If you possess a State of Hawaii Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License, please provide the following information (if none state 'N / A') :

A. License Number

B. Issued by

C. Date Issued

D. Date Expires

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Do you possess the required PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE of FOUR (4) YEARS experience as described in the complete MQRs?

Important Note : Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Address qualifying professional engineering experiences described in examples listed A through F of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected.By answering 'Yes' to this question, you verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQEs, and this Important Note. You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate you meet each Requirement and that failure to do so may result in your application being delayed or rejected.

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (continued)

If you stated that you possess engineering experience, please identify each employer / position you would like to be considered.

NOTE : Treat each change in employer or position separately.

The information for each employer should include :

A. Employer's name; official job title; dates of employment (month / year to month / year); average number of hours per week spent collectively on duties.

B. A brief description of this employer (e.g. Government, Private, Self-Employed Contractor); type of services provided; and primary clientele served.

C. Did this employer contract or hire an outside entity to perform its formal engineering responsibilities? If yes, what was the relationship of your position to this entity?

Important Note : Please read the complete MQRs to ensure that your resume will clearly address ALL facets of each Requirement. Address qualifying professional engineering experiences described in examples listed A through F of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Failure to specifically address ALL facets of ALL the Requirements may result in your application being delayed or rejected.By answering 'Yes' to this question, you verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQEs, and this Important Note. You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate you meet each Requirement and that failure to do so may result in your application being delayed or rejected.

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (continued)

For each employer listed above, provide a detailed description of your professional engineering duties , if any, in EACH of the following areas :

A. Development and design of machines, equipment, structures or power, water, communication or transportation systems and facilities or the preparation of development, design, or construction specifications of such materials or systems.

B. Original research developing engineering applications of physical and other scientific principles.

C. Administration of engineering programs and projects involving analysis of requirements for equipment and materials, study of technical feasibility and cost, selection of approach and direction of solution.

D. Interpretation of systems operational requirements in terms of physical facilities and the design and development of standard procedures for efficient operational use or maintenance of such facilities.

E. Evaluation, investigation, or survey of engineering projects, structures, devices or services.

F. Production, construction, regulation and testing.

Be specific and complete in your responses. We do not make assumptions.

By answering 'Yes' to this question, you verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQRs, and this Important Note. You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate you meet each Requirement and that failure to do so may result in your application being delayed or rejected.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE / APTITUDE AND / OR STAFF ADVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (continued)

If you stated 'No,' write 'N / A' below.

If you stated 'Yes,' please provide the following information for EACH employer / position you would like to be considered :

Note : List each change in employer or position separately.

A. Employer's name; official job title; dates you performed such duties (month / year to month / year).

B. A brief description of this employer (e.g. Government, Private, Self-Employed Contractor); type of services provided; and primary clientele served.

C. Describe the primary function of your position and your major duties and responsibilities.

D. A detailed description of your professional engineering duties and responsibilities that demonstrated possession of supervisory experience / aptitude and / or staff advisory experience, including such information as :

3) serving as technical expert in a specialized area or program function performing staff advisory, consultative duties, etc.

By answering 'Yes' to this question, you verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQEs, and this Important Note. You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate you meet each Requirement and that failure to do so may result in your application being delayed or rejected.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Will you be substituting a master's degree in a pertinent engineering field from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university for part of the required Engineering Experience as described in the complete MQRs?

By answering 'Yes', you understand and agree that you will submit verification of such education at the time of application, in order to receive credit. Please attach a copy of your OFFICIAL DIPLOMA and / or TRANSCRIPTS of your Master's degree in a pertinent engineering field from a school of engineering, to your online application or send a copy to our office as soon as possible.

CONTINUED SUBSTITUTION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Will you be substituting Excess Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience for Engineering Experience of the type and quality described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, on a year-for-year basis?

By answering "Yes" to this question, you verify that you have accessed the link provided in the job announcement, read the complete MQR's and this Important Note. You also agree that your resume will clearly substantiate you meet each requirement and that failure to do so may result in your application being delayed or rejected.

Required Question

Salary : $8,525 - $10,883