ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN VI - WAILUKU/KAHULUI, MAUI

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Island of Maui
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 24-0236
Department: Various
Opening Date: 05/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 24-0236 -This vacancy is with the Department of Transportation, Highways Division.
Salary: $4,409 to $5,573 per month (SR-17, Step C to I)
Note: 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 Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.
Duties Summary
A position at this level is characterized by the responsibility for carrying out a variety or sequence of technical operations that are not completely standardized or prescribed. The work requires the use of a variety of standard references, guides, and precedents to obtain needed information and to select and adapt methods and procedures.
May serve as a supervisor of an organizational unit of engineering aids and other personnel of lower level performing engineering-support duties.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires 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.
Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent, with courses in mathematics.
Engineering-Support Experience: Four (4) years of work experience in one OR a combination of the engineering-oriented functions such as inspection, testing, designing, surveying, drafting, and construction, which required the knowledge of engineering terminology and the ability to use mathematical skills in the solution of engineering-support or engineering problems.
Example of Duties :
1. On a survey party, serves a rodman or rear chainman, assists in establishing lin and grade by operating a rod, tape or flag; keeps simple field notes, records data, does routine plotting and tracing, etc.
2. In water resources work collect water samples, records simple measurement of ain gages, staff gages and water levels. Make simple calculations; compiles hydrologic data for filing and assists in compiling data for publications, etc.
3. In traffic survey work reads traffic counting meters, records data of traffic and pedestrian volume and movement, measures and weighs commercial vehicles, assists with the installation and adjustment of traffic survey devices and equipment, etc.
4. In material testing, performs standard tests of soil and construction materials, assists a higher level employee in conducting phases of more involved and complex tests and in inspecting and testing materials and mixes in concrete and asphaltic concrete batching plants, quarries, and manufacturing and fabrication plants, etc.
At least one (1) year of the required Engineering-Support Experience must have been comparable to the Engineering Aid IV level, OR two (2) years of experience comparable to the Engineering Aid III level in the State government.
The Engineering Aid IV Performs a variety of standardized, non-professional, technical engineering functions, under general supervision; may serve as leadman for a small group of lower level engineering aids in the performance of routine tasks; and performs other duties as
required.
The Engineering Aid III Performs a variety of routine technical, non-professional engineering tasks under general supervision; and performs other duties as required.
Supervisory Experience: Supervisory aptitude rather than supervisory experience may be accepted for the Engineering Technician VI. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.
License: Some positions may require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
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
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 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 the 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.
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 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.
The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.
You must submit verification (e.g., copies of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS or DIPLOMA as directed below) 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 an 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.
To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. 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.
Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street--11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
NOTE: If you previously submitted supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, driver's license, etc.) to our office, you do not need to re-submit them.

• I acknowledge I have read, understand and agree to all the above statement.

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued)
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the 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.

• I acknowledge I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above.

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - 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.

• I acknowledge I have accessed the link provided, and have read and understand the MQR's in their entirety.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Have you graduated from high school with courses in mathematics, or earned a General Education Diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

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ENGINEERING-SUPPORT EXPERIENCE
Do you have at least four (4) years of work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
If you 'No', please indicate 'N/A' below.
If you answered yes to the above question, identify each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information. All employers listed below must also be listed on your application. Any information you submit may be verified. Treat each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer should include:
A. Name of employer, dates of employment, and your job title.
B. Describe this employer. What kinds of services did it provide? To whom?
C. What kinds of structures or projects did this firm primarily work on?D. Which department or section did you work in? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? In your description, avoid the use of vague terms such as "assisted engineers," "draftsman," etc.
E. Describe your engineering-support experience, if any, with this employer in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and representative examples.
1. Inspection2. Testing3. Designing4. Surveying5. Drafting5. Construction (Carpentry/Electrical/Manual Labor/Masonry/Plumbing/Other trades-please describe):
F. How did you gain experience in the following engineering support areas (e.g. on the job training, formal education, etc.)
1) Use of engineering terminology
2) Knowledge of engineering support functions
3) Solving engineering support problems by using mathematical skills
G. What was the job title and general background of your supervisor?
H. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Completion of coursework in an engineering technology curriculum leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited community college may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required engineering support experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.To receive credit, you must submit a copy of your transcripts, certificate, or diploma via the online application.
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SUPERVISORY APTITUDE Some positions may require supervisory aptitude, as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. If you possess supervisory aptitude, please provide the following information to address your relevant background (if you do not possess supervisory aptitude, please state 'None' or 'N/A.'):
Address each change in employer or position separately. The information for each employer should include:
A. Employer's name, your job title, dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr) and hours worked per week.
B. Describe your employer to include the organizational structure, the section you worked in, the services provided and the clientele served.
C. Describe the primary function of your position and your major duties and responsibilities.
D. Describe the work you performed which demonstrates aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties; e.g., serving as a group or team leader; completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; etc.
E. What was the official job title of your supervisor? Describe in detail how your duties and level of authority differed from your supervisor.
Required Question