Current Job Listings:

Water Distribution/Treatment Plant Operator – Oahu

Pural Water Specialty Co.

We are currently seeking for a certified and experienced Water Distribution/Treatment Plant Operator to join our Oahu team.  The Operator independently performs a variety of skilled technical duties in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and treatment plant facilities.

 Primary Duties

  • Provides maintenance and repair for water distribution systems and water treatment plants including but not limited to wells, pumps, water catchments and storage systems, water filtration treatment plants, distribution piping, valves, fire hydrants and valves, flow control devices, taps, line stops, backflows, chlorination, and leak detection.

  • Makes daily operations and maintenance inspections of assigned areas such as checking chemical feed systems, water collection and storage sites, water filtration treatment plants, and facility distribution system components.

  • Install, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and service plant operations machinery and equipment including pumps, valves, motors, meters, tanks, reservoirs, and feeders.

  • Installs flow meters, and backflow/cross connection prevention assemblies as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  • 2+ years of recent work related experience in water distribution systems or water treatment plants preferred.

  • Current Hawaii Distribution System Operator (DSO) Grade 1 or higher or Water Treatment Plant Operator (WTPO) Grade 1 or higher preferred.

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean traffic abstract.

  • Able to do mathematical calculations.

  • Able to work after office hours and travel off island as needed.

  • Mechanically inclined and competent using with hand-held tools.

  • Electrical background a plus.

  • Must be able to clear background checks for access to secure work sites.

Office Hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

Interested and qualified applicants are welcome to submit their resume to laurie.matsunami@puralwater.com. For more information, please call 808.466.2064.

Posted: 08/25/2022_JS

City and County of Honolulu, Board of Water Supply

Assistant Program Administrator (Water Systems Operations) (EM-07) - Job No. 11121

Position Information

Assists in managing or directing a major organizational division of the 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.

This position 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.

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.

Additional Job Information

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.

***Salary Negotiable: $105,792 - $137,531 per year, pending approval and subject to funding availability***

There is one (1) vacancy with the Board of Water Supply, Water System Operations Division. This list may be used to fill future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

1) Only ONLINE applications will be accepted.

2) Paper applications will NOT be accepted.

Important Notice: Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:

  • use a valid e-mail account;

  • verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;

  • are subscribed to e-mail notices;

  • check your spam folders; and

  • add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural engineering.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education within 7 days of filing this application. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application; Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Four (4) years of registered professional engineering experience, included or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in a managerial/administrative position.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: For this position, the qualifying experience required in a managerial/administrative position must conclusively demonstrate the scope and level of experience comparable to that of section/branch chief level or higher.

QUALITY OF 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:

1) Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer.

2) Applicants with a current out-of-state engineering license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.

Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your current professional license (Hawaii or out-of-state) within 7 days of filing this application. Please attach an electronic copy of your professional Engineer license to your application; Or mail a photocopy of your license to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.

3) Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license (Type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT: Education and Experience Evaluation......................................100%

For more information on Benefits and Questions, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu/jobs/3002012/assistant-program-administrator-water-system-operations-em-07?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Posted: 06/12/2022_JS

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:

  1. Name of Company/Organization

  2. Title of Position and brief description of duties

  3. Specific job qualifications

  4. Location of work

  5. 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:  01/03/2023_JS