Assistant Field Operations Manager (Assistant Program Administrator)

  • Honolulu Board of Water Supply
  • Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Full Time
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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: You may submit evidence of your education. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Three (3) years of administrative experience relating to the design, construction, installation, and/or maintenance of a major facilities or systems encompassing field operations of a large geographic area.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid license as a professional engineer in the State of Hawaii. Applicants with a current out-of-state license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.

Verification Requirement: You may submit a copy of your current professional license (Hawaii or out-of-state). 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.
Job ID: 490400802
Originally Posted on: 8/22/2025

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