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ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER - KONA, HAWAII ISLAND

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Recruitment Number: 25-0074

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Accounting & General Services.

Salary: $10,075 to $16,124 per month (EM-07, Minimum to Maximum).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A 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.

Duties Summary

The Engineering Program Manager manages a major engineering branch or district office and performs other duties as assigned. An engineer at this level typically exercises technical and administrative control, through subordinate professional supervisors, over major engineering programs involving large monetary expenditures, or may direct several small groups of engineers engaged in extremely complex projects. The work directed is characterized by unique and complex problems, and a departure from accepted standards or guides; consequently, an engineer at this level is guided essentially by general overall directives, his/her own analysis and interpretation of broad policies and regulations of higher authority, his knowledge of technological advances, and a broad technical background and experience in an area or areas of specialization.

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 to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Professional License: Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii Professional Engineer license at the time of application.
• Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree from a school of engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Engineering Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience which required the knowledge and application of the basic physical and mathematical sciences and the engineering sciences to the solution of theoretical or practical engineering problems.
• Supervisory Or Staff Advisory Experience:
  • Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience which included training coordinates, coordinating and assigning workloads, evaluating performance, assisting in difficult and problem areas, and maintaining high standards of work and timely accomplishment of work objectives.
  • OR
  • Staff Advisory Experience: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience as a technical expert in a specialized area or program function performing staff advisory, consultative and/or reviewing the work of a staff of specialists assigned to such activities as long-range planning, research and/or development of specific projects, programs, etc.
• Administrative Aptitude: Administrative aptitude rather than actual administrative experience may be accepted.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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-###-#### for assistance.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Government Administration