Public Works Manager - Construction Management Section

Overview

Public Works Manager - Construction Management Section

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Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. Placement above the initial step will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, exceptional qualifications, availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

Public Works Manager, EM-07: $10,075.00 - $16,124.00 per month.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, manages and coordinates the activities of a major public works branch or district office through subordinate supervisors.
• Develops and implements guidelines, policies and procedures for the branch.
• Determines branch priorities and organizes the broader phases of work.
• Participates in conferences and meetings with key management and technical personnel to discuss and reach agreement on important proposals and issues.
• Provide consultation and advice on technical problems and issues and coordinate work efforts. Render decisions on problem situations.
• Conducts periodic meetings with subordinate supervisors to keep them informed on current and future projects and policy and procedural matters.
• Anticipates the need for and initiates recommendations for long-range projects.
• Serves as the technical expert on committees considering important engineering/architectural matters.
• Directs program planning and evaluation activities.
• Recommends changes in organizational and functional structure and staffing to assure maximum efficiency.
• Evaluates job performance of subordinates and conducts supervisory conferences on a regular basis.
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of technical and administrative reports and correspondence.
• Serves as resource to other branch chiefs and their staff.
• Speaks to various organizations and community groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Performance Knowledge and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of architectural or engineering concepts relating to building, site planning, design and construction; technological advances in public works and development in allied fields; laws, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, policies and procedures applicable to the assigned area of responsibility; principles and practices of supervision and management; and principles and practices of safety.

Ability to:
Manage a major public works branch or district office program(s) and activities through subordinate supervisors; develop and implement guidelines, policies and procedures for the assigned program area(s); participate in high-level conferences and discussions to plan programs, policies and standards and/or to reach agreement on major issues; deal effectively with subordinates, superiors and representatives of community groups, other governmental agencies, industry and the general public; write clearly and concisely and speak effectively before groups.

Basic Education/Experience Requirements :

All applicants must meet one of the requirements specified in A, B, C, D or E below:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university.

Note: For some positions, graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in physics, mathematics or chemistry may be accepted as qualifying, provided the applicant has had at least 15 credits in engineering sciences, common to all engineering disciplines; e.g. thermodynamics, statics, electrical science, applied mechanics, engineering drawing, strength of materials, etc.

• Administrative, professional or technical experience involving the application and knowledge of the fundamental physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering including physics, chemistry, mathematics through integral calculus and engineering sciences such as statics, dynamics, strength of material, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and engineering drawing and other specialized courses to one of the branches of engineering. Such experience must be substantially equivalent to the knowledge and understanding gained by completion of a college training leading to a Bachelor’s degree in engineering; or
• A combination of college training in engineering and experience described above substantially equivalent to completion of a college training leading to a Bachelor's degree in engineering; or
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or college of architecture or engineering, with a degree in architecture or architectural engineering; or
• Four (4) years of successful and progressive experience in architecture which will enable the applicant to perform successfully at the professional level provided this experience demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture and an understanding of the field of architecture comparable to that which would be acquired through successful completion of a full four-year course leading to a Bachelor’s degree in an accredited college or university with a major study in architecture.

Experience Requirements

Specialized Experience: Four (4) years of either Engineering or Architectural Experience as described below:

• Engineering Experience: Progressively responsible professional engineering work experience which required the knowledge and application of the basic physical and mathematical sciences and the engineering sciences to the solution of theoretical or practical engineering problems.
• Architectural Experience: Professional architectural work experience in developing and preparing complete designs, drawings, specifications, estimates of buildings, structures and installations.

Supervisory or Staff Advisory Experience: Two (2) years of Supervisory and/or Staff Advisory Experience of which at least one year must have been supervisory experience as described below:

• Supervisory Experience: Experience supervising professional engineers or architects which included training subordinates, coordinating and assigning workloads, evaluating performance, assisting in difficult and problem areas, and maintaining high standards of work and timely accomplishment of work objectives.
• Staff Advisory Experience: Professional engineering or architectural experience as technical expert in a specialized area or program function performing staff advisory, consultative and/or reviewing the work of a staff of specialists.

Managerial Aptitude: Applicants must also possess managerial aptitude. See details in original description.

Substitutions Allowed

• Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: A Master’s degree in engineering or architecture may be substituted for one year of Specialized Experience.
• Substitution of Supervisory and/or Staff Advisory Experience for Specialized Experience: Excess Supervisory and/or Staff Advisory Experience may be substituted for Specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses Required

Professional License Requirement: Applicants must possess a Hawaii State certificate of registration as a professional engineer or architect.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and may include adjustments for shortages and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all requirements for the position as of the date of application. Education and experience may not be gained concurrently unless specified. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated.

Temporary Assignment

Temporary Assignment (TA) experience may be used to meet minimum qualifications and must be verified. Acceptable verifications include:

• TA History Report or equivalent
• Signed supervisor letter with TA details
• Copies of signed SF-10 Forms

Documents

Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, or national origin in accordance with applicable laws.

Payday & Benefits

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day).

• Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year; 14 during an election year.
• Vacation: 21 days per year for many bargaining units.
• Sick Leave: 21 days per year. Accumulated credits may be used toward retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, and other benefits as described in the original postings.

11/2023 notes: Temporary positions may be extended year to year. This summary is not a contract.

Special Note

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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