Current Job Listings:
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Program Administrator (Salary $126,936.00 - $203,196.00)
Program Administrator in our Field Operations Division is responsible for directing and administering all the division’s programs. The Field Operations Division is responsible for the 24-hour operations, maintenance and repair of the water distribution infrastructure that includes all pipelines, valves, and hydrants; installation, maintenance and repair of all water meters and automatic meter reading components; maintenance of BWS buildings, grounds, and landscaped areas; base yard storerooms for materials and supplies; pipeline leak detection program; contract administration, evaluating infrastructure performance, and other related matters.
Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Determining division and program priorities for operations necessary to carry out the BWS vision, mission, goals, and objectives mandated by law and as determined by the Board, Manager and Chief Engineer.
Developing and justifying the operation budget for the division.
Serving as the principal advisor to the Manager and Chief Engineer.
Overseeing the coordination of work within and outside water system operations, resolving conflicts among programs, and coordinating activities with other divisions, branches, and non-BWS agencies and programs.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
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.
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
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Capital Projects Program Manager (Program Administrator) ($10,578.00 - $16,933.00 Monthly)
Program Administrator position in our Capital Projects Division.
Program Administrator in our Capital Projects Division is responsible for leading and administering the BWS’s capital improvement program, which includes the engineering, design, and construction of waterworks projects and the repair and replacement of existing structural facilities, pipelines, and equipment.
Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Plans and oversees division operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness;
Develops and implements the strategic plan with long and short-term goals for water system requirements in accordance with the Board’s goals and objectives;
Determines division and program priorities to support BWS goals and objectives established by the Manager and Chief Engineer;
Reviews and re-establishes program long and short-term goals as necessary to insure continued execution of BWS goals and objectives;
Directs the preparation of the capital improvement budget request, and may present budget requests to the Board;
Develops and maintains effective working relationships and communication with contractors, manufacturer’s, agents, BWS and other public and private engineers, and other individuals involved with capital improvement projects;
Represents the department by participating in or coordinating inter-agency, inter-departmental, or inter-jurisdictional committees and task forces;
May conduct presentations to the Board, community groups, members of the public and may testify before the City and Council on BWS waterworks projects; and
Determines the need and develops specific plans for organization or operational changes.
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
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Assistant Program Administrator ($120,900.00 – $193,488.00)
Assistant Program Administrator in our Water System Operations Division assists in administering the activities of the Water System Operations Division which is responsible for the operations and maintenance of pumping and water treatment plant equipment, plant facilities, and communications and electronic control systems. This position directs and monitors the day-to-day operations and assists in determining and executing division and program priorities in order to carry out the goals and objectives of the division.
Assists in managing or directing a major organizational division of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply; assists in carrying out the objectives and goals of the department through subordinate managers and supervisors; and performs other related duties as required.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following: assists in determining division and program priorities necessary to carry out the goals and objectives of the division; assists in reviewing and evaluating division programs and establishing long and short term goals and objectives; directs the day-to-day operations of the division; oversees the supervision of the division's workforce; reviews and recommends resolution or disposition of personnel issues; authorizes work orders, planned overtime, change orders, contract extensions, etc. for management approval; handles public complaints, including drafting correspondence, investigations, etc.; reviews, evaluates, and recommends proposals to improve effectiveness and efficiency in water service operations including water pumping, transmission, distribution, and storage systems, operation of pump facilities, related office facilities, maintenance of machinery and equipment repairs, radios, and telemetry/supervisory workbenches; conducts inspections of pump facilities (reservoirs, boosters, treatment plants, shafts, tunnels, etc.), office facilities, and machinery; coordinates emergency functions between appropriate division in handling water interruptions and complaints; coordinates and reviews annual budget preparation and assists in the implementation of the budget; monitors divisional investigations and studies; represents the Program Administrator in his/her absence; and presents information and testimony with high-level government officials and governing bodies advocating and explaining programs and practices and resolving issues.
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
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Assistant Field Operations Manager (Assistant Program Administrator) ($10,075.00 - $16,124.00 Monthly)
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.
As an Assistant Program Administrator, your duties and responsibilities will include:
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the division's five base yards.
Oversight of the 24-hour operation and maintenance of the water distribution system, including all pipelines and construction equipment, valves, fire hydrants, meters, and appurtenant installations.
Operation of an island-wide system in the receiving and handling of water interruption calls and complaints, including the coordination of all emergency functions necessary to minimize interruption of water service.
Developing, recommending, and implementing policies and program priorities necessary to carry out the division and department goals and objectives as mandated by law or determined by the Board.
Researching and preparing appropriate correspondence and responses to various inquiries, complaints, and/or reports for the Program Administrator or the Manager and Chief Engineer.
Assisting in the preparation of the division’s budget.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
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.
Location of work: Honolulu, Hawaii
Contact: Melisa Kam, Ph. (808) 748-5367, Fax (808) 748-5178, BWSHR@HBWS.ORG , https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/jobs/featured#bws
Posted: 04/20/2025
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: 04/20/2025_JS