Description
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:
- 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.
Requirements
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.
