ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS (ASSISTANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR) (EM-07) [1 vacancy]
Salary
$10,593.00 - $16,466.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
210256
Department
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Opening Date
01/30/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Information
"Help carry out the BWS vision and mission with excellence."
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is looking for an Assistant Chief of Water System Operations (Assistant Program Administrator) in Honolulu. This position serves as assistant to the Administrator of the Water System Operations Division and assists in the executive direction and administration of the Board of Water Supply's water distribution functions.
What You Will Do
Direct and monitor the Divisions day-to-day operations.
Monitor the division's overall performance in meeting long and short-term goals.
Oversee the supervision of the division's workforce. Authorizes work orders, planned overtime, change orders, contract extensions, etc.
Evaluate findings of distribution-related water main breaks.
Conducts inspections of pump facilities (reservoirs, boosters, treatment plants, shafts, tunnels, etc.), office facilities, and machinery to evaluate condition and replacement needs.
Coordinates emergency functions between appropriate division in handling water interruptions and complaints.
Review, evaluate, and recommend proposals to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency in water distribution operations.
Review, evaluate, recommend, and implement operational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.*
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
Additional Job Information
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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 a bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural engineering.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four (4) years of registered professional engineering experience, included or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in a managerial/administrative position.
Applicable Skills Needed
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:
For this position, the qualifying experience in a managerial/administrative position must conclusively demonstrate the scope and level of experience comparable to that of a branch chief or higher.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:
Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Valid drivers license (Type 3/automobile), as required.
Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer.
NOTE: Applicants with a current out-of-state engineering license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your professional engineer license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application; Or mail a photocopy of your license to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
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LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer.
NOTE: Applicants with a current out-of-state engineering license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your professional Engineer license to your application; Or mail a photocopy of your license to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
In which state(s) are you registered as a professional engineer? Include your License No(s)., expiration date(s), and date(s) first licensed).
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER EXPERIENCE
For each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you performed professional engineering work, describe your major duties and responsibilities, and indicate the percentage of time spent on each. Also describe any major projects you worked on in each position.
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ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE
For each position where you held an ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL POSITION (i.e., work experience that conclusively demonstrates the scope and level of experience comparable to a branch chief or higher), provide a description of the department or organization in which you worked.
Indicate which position listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and include the following:
a) the type (private sector, government, etc) and size of the overall department/organization;b) the numbers and kinds of divisions, identify the divisions, and major functions of the division;c) the relative level of your position within the department/division;d) the title(s) and number of employees you supervised; ande) the title of your immediate supervisor.
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Describe your duties and responsibilities in the areas of PLANNING and GOAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT, i.e., formulating and executing policies and programs to accomplish basic objectives of the department/agency, formulating and integrating long range objectives and goals and developing, implementing and/or enforcing laws, rules, guidelines and procedures. Include the kinds of policies/programs you established and implemented and the percentage of time you spent performing these activities relative to your overall duties and responsibilities.
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Describe your duties and responsibilities in the areas of MANAGEMENT and ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS, i.e., reviewing and analyzing program proposals, objectives, functions, etc. to establish the basic functions of the organization/unit and type of work to be performed by each unit, and continuously making decisions and embodying them into specific policies, general instructions, and rules and regulations affecting the operations of the entire organization/unit.
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Describe your duties and responsibilities in the area of BUDGET ADMINISTRATION, i.e., developing, reviewing and monitoring the budget process, preparing operating budgets, and fiscal planning and control for an operating unit within the organization. Include type and amount of budget and the percentage of time you spent performing these activities relative to your overall duties and responsibilities.
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Describe your duties and responsibilities in the area of HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, i.e., determining personnel needs to carry out the functions of the organization, conducting the overall human resources program including the selection, termination, and training of staff, dealing with labor relations matters, and determining effective utilization of the personnel within the organization. Indicate the percentage of time you spent performing these activities relative to your overall duties and responsibilities.
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Describe your duties and responsibilities in the area of SUPERVISION, i.e., overseeing and directing subordinates, making and following up on assignments, evaluating employee performance, and disciplining unsatisfactory performance.
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Describe your duties and responsibilities in the area of REPORTING, especially having the final responsibility for making recommendations/decisions, and preparing reports of these actions to higher management. Include typical reports you have prepared and the impact of your recommendations and/or decisions.
Required Question
Employer City and County of Honolulu
Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/