Current Job Listings:
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Cross-Connection Control Technician I ($3900.00 Monthly)
Cross-Connection Control Technician I position in our Water Quality Division
Cross-Control Technician I in our Water Quality Division, under close supervision, performs routine and less complex cross connection and backflow prevention duties.
What You Will Do
Perform routine review of construction plans in conjunction with building permit applications for compliance with cross-connection control and backflow prevention requirements.
Assist in conducting field inspections and testing for proper installation of backflow prevention assemblies.
Test, inspect, maintain, repair, and certify backflow prevention assemblies.
Record, update, and maintain various data and information in manual and electronic files.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Special Work Requirements
Occasionally climb vertical ladders up to 30 feet.
Lift and carry 45 lbs. of field equipment; lift up to 30 lbs. for purposes of lifting and placing construction plans or other documents in a location for review.
Ability to walk one mile per inspection.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One year of experience in reviewing and reading blueprints and/or construction plans. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of symbols and terminologies used in construction plans and building permits.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.
Location of work: Honolulu, Hawaii
Contact: Melisa Kam, Ph. (808) 748-5367, Fax (808) 748-5178, BWSHR@HBWS.ORG , https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu
Posted: 10/09/2026
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Program Administrator (Salary $133,452.00 - $203,196.00 Annually)
Program Administrator position in our Field Operations Division
Field Operations Manager (Program Administrator) to direct the Field Operations Division in administering all of the division’s programs.
What You Will Do
Strategic Leadership: Determine operational priorities for the division and its programs and align them with the Board's vision and mission, the division’s strategic goals and objectives, and statutory responsibilities.
Resource Management: Effectively optimize financial, human, and material resources to achieve organizational goals.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective working relationships and collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Infrastructure & Capital Planning: Confers with BWS engineers on the design of capital projects to ensure layout of mains, facilities, equipment, and other details consistent with BWS design and construction goals, objectives, and standards.
Performance & Innovation: Drive operational excellence through performance management, continuous improvement, and implementation of industry best practices.
Service Delivery: Develop and implement innovative, resilient strategies to enhance service
Perform other related duties as required.
Special Work Requirements
Position classified as a Disaster Response Worker and is required to staff the Departmental Operations Center (DOC) in times of emergency.
Works in adverse weather conditions and additional hours as necessary to oversee and coordinate emergency repairs to restore water service as quickly and safely as possible.
***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval***
Location of work: Honolulu, Hawaii
Contact: Melisa Kam, Ph. (808) 748-5367, Fax (808) 748-5178, BWSHR@HBWS.ORG, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu
Posted: 01/02/2025; Reposted: 04/20/2025; Reposted: 09/02/2025; Reposted: 02/16/2026; Reposted: 10/09/2026
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Assistant Program Administrator ($127,116.00 – $197,592.00 Annually)
Assistant Program Administrator position in our Water System Operations Division.
Assistant Program Administrator in our Water System Operations Division. 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 Division’s 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 appropriated 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***
Location of work: Honolulu, Hawaii
Contact: Melisa Kam, Ph. (808) 748-5367, Fax (808) 748-5178, BWSHR@HBWS.ORG , https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu
Posted: 02/16/2026; Reposted: 10/09/2026
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Water Quality Administrator (Program Administrator) ($133,452.00 Annually)
Program Administrator position in our Water Quality Division.
Water Quality Administrator (Program Administrator). The position is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, administering and certifying the public health and safety, regulatory conformance and environmental protection of the department's water sources, treatment, and delivery systems through program managers and staff in various specialized scientific and technical areas of expertise. This role provides final authority on water quality decisions, guiding treatment processes, system integrity, lab-based service approvals, and responses to water quality issues across the island’s water system.
What You Will Do:
Oversee compliance and enforcement of drinking water and environmental regulations across water source, treatment, storage, and distribution systems.
Lead environmental planning and research programs to prevent and respond to pollution threats and disasters.
Develop and enforce water quality and environmental protection policies.
Analyze reports, studies, and information to assess the impact on water quality and environmental protection policies and changes on the provision of services to the general public.
Directing the preparation of plans for the modification or expansion of programs and budgets.
Location of work: Honolulu, Hawaii
Contact: Melisa Kam, Ph. (808) 748-5367, Fax (808) 748-5178, BWSHR@HBWS.ORG , https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu
Posted: 09/02/2025; Reposted: 02/16/2026, Reposted: 10/09/2026
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Assistant Field Operations Manager (Assistant Program Administrator) ($127,116.00 - $193,488.00 Annually )
Assistant Field Operations Manager position in our Field Operations Division.
Assistant Program Administrator in our Field Operations Division serves as the assistant to the Program Administrator of the Field Operations Division and assists in the executive direction of the division. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the division’s five base yards in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipelines and appurtenances of the department’s water distribution system.
What You Will Do
Operations & System Oversight: Directs 24/7 operation and maintenance of the island-wide water distribution system, including pipelines, hydrants, valves, meters, facilities, and related infrastructure.
Emergency Response Leadership: Leads and coordinates response to major system disruptions (e.g., main breaks, natural disasters), serving as on-site incident commander to restore service and minimize impact.
Construction & Project Management: Plans, coordinates, and supervises construction, maintenance, and repair of pipelines, structures, drainage systems, and related public works.
Administrative & Personnel Management: Oversees budget development, staffing, performance management, policy implementation, and labor relations for the division.
Strategic Coordination & Planning: Collaborates with internal units and external agencies to drive long-term planning, operational improvements, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Perform other related duties as required.
Special Work Requirements
Position classified as a Disaster Response Worker and is required to staff the Departmental Operations Center (DOC) in times of emergency.
Works in adverse weather conditions and additional hours as necessary to oversee and coordinate emergency repairs to restore water service as quickly and safely as possible
***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval***
Location of work: Honolulu, Hawaii
Contact: Melisa Kam, Ph. (808) 748-5367, Fax (808) 748-5178, BWSHR@HBWS.ORG , https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu
Posted: 04/20/2025; Reposted: 09/02/2025; Reposted: 02/16/2026; Reposted: 10/09/2026
Posting Jobs on the AWWA Hawaii Section Website
The Association is currently soliciting job postings on its website to aid prospective employers in the public and private sectors. If you or your company is seeking qualified applicants, please take advantage of this opportunity to reach others in the drinking water profession. The cost to post a job opening on the AWWA Hawaii Section website is $25/month per position. To advertise job openings on the AWWA Hawaii Section website, simply follow these steps:
STEP 1 – SUBMIT JOB OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION:
Submit via e-mail an MS-Word or Wordperfect document with the following information:
Name of Company/Organization
Title of Position and brief description of duties
Specific job qualifications
Location of work
Contact info including name, phone, fax, e-mail, and website address (if available)
Please e-mail file to: hiawwa@gmail.com
STEP 2 - SUBMIT REMITTANCE TO (Make check payable to AWWA Hawaii Section):
AWWA Hawaii Section
P.O. Box 22614
Honolulu, Hawaii 96823-2614
Attn: AWWA Hawaii Website Job Listing
Please note that jobs will not be listed UNTIL remittance is received. Should you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail at hiawwa@gmail.com.
Updated: 10/09/2026_AML