CHIEF OF ROAD MAINTENANCE (EM-08) [1 vacancy]
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- Location
- Honolulu or Hawaii
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $129,624 - $168,564/yr
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Department of Facility Maintenance: Ready. Responsible. Reliable.
The Department of Facility Maintenance is hiring a Chief of Road Maintenance. This position is responsible for leading and managing the Division of Road Maintenance's programs and operations to ensure the safe, reliable, and sustainable maintenance of the City's roadways, sidewalks, streams, drainage systems, and rights-of-way. The position oversees infrastructure maintenance, flood-control operations, capital improvement projects, emergency response activities, and the protection of public health and safety throughout Honolulu.
What You Will Do:
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Division of Road Maintenance, establishing long-range goals, objectives, policies, and programs to meet current and future infrastructure needs.
Oversee the maintenance, repair, and improvement of City roadways, sidewalks, rights-of-way, streams, drainage systems, and flood-control infrastructure.
Direct and manage Division operations, personnel, equipment, and financial resources to ensure efficient and effective delivery of maintenance services and emergency response activities.
Represent the Department and Division in meetings with elected officials, government agencies, community groups, and the public to address maintenance concerns, projects, and service needs.
Advise the Director and Chief Engineer on Division operations, budgets, projects, and policy matters, and develop recommendations to support informed decision-making.
***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/.
Position Duties
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Minimum Qualifications
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 four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Five years of registered professional engineering experience, including or supplemented by three years of administrative engineering experience.
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to public works projects.
- Knowledge of planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure systems.
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, and cost estimating.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards governing public works projects.
- Ability to manage projects, develop, track and maintain budgets, and prepare technical reports and related documentation.
- Ability to supervise, coordinate, and provide leadership to professional, technical, and support staff.
- Ability to review and analyze engineering plans and specifications.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, officials, and the public.
Non-Qualifying 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:
- Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.
- Possession of a valid license as a professional engineer in the State of Hawaii.
Other Qualifications
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.
Benefits
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
Supplemental Questions
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 you've 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.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
- 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., driver's 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.
- I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application. 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.
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.
From the following statements, select the statement that applies to your education.
I have a bachelor's degree in:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Other
- None of the above. I do not have a Bachelor's degree.
Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your professional engineer license (Hawaii or out-of-state). Please attach an electronic copy of your professional engineer license to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your engineer license to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
In the space below, indicate the state(s) in which you are registered as a professional engineer. Include your license number(s), the expiration date(s), and the date(s) you were first licensed.
Please include the following in your explanation:
- Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
- The size of the overall organization/agency,
- The scope and complexity of the engineering program,
- The level and the titles of management you serviced directly, and
- Indicate the percentage of time you devoted to managerial or administrative engineering duties in the position.
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCity and County of HonoluluAddress 650 South King Street, 10th FloorHonolulu, Hawaii, 96813 Phone(808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/