Hawaii State Department of Education
Engineer IV, V - Project Management Section
Hawaii State Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
This posting is being used to fill various Engineer positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Engineer V. Applications are being accepted down to the Engineer IV in the event of recruiting difficulties.
SALARY RANGE:
The posted salary range indicates potential compensation, not necessarily starting salary. New external hires typically begin at the initial step. Placement above the initial step may be considered based on position requirements, exceptional qualifications, budget availability, and other relevant factors, all requiring prior approval. Engineer IV, EN-24: $8,289.00 - $10,580.00 per month Engineer V, EN-26: $8,951.00 - $11,427.00 per month Positions that serve as technical experts in a specialized area or program function perform staff advisory, consulting and reviewing duties and direct and work with a staff of specialists as assigned in long-range planning, research and/or development of specific projects, programs and functions. Supervisory positions initially review projects received, plan methods of approach and make work assignments to employees supervised for most effective use of abilities and time; keep informed on latest developments in the area of specialization and advise employees supervised of current data; solve engineering problems referred for help, advising on appropriate methods and techniques to be used and applicability of precedents, but recognizing when problems should be referred to other engineers or higher authority; ensure coordination of the work with related projects both within and outside the section; review technical reports, project data and completed work submitted by subordinates for technical accuracy, adequacy, validity of conclusions, conformance to policies and regulations, consistency of test results and feasibility of recommendations made; recommend priority and duration of assigned work; prepare budget estimates for major and long-range projects; perform personnel management functions such as selecting employees and evaluating performance, taking disciplinary action as required, and training new employees in the methods and techniques to be followed in accomplishing assignments; initiate and prepare technical reports and correspondence. Basic Education/Experience Requirements:
All applicants must meet one of the requirements specified in A, B or C below: Graduation from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university. Administrative, professional or technical experience involving the application and knowledge of the fundamental physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering. A combination of college training in engineering and experience mentioned in B above substantively equivalent to completion of a college training leading to a Bachelor's degree in engineering. Experience Requirements:
Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table: Engineer IV, EN-24: 3 years of engineering experience Engineer V, EN-26: 4 years of engineering experience Quality of Experience:
For the Engineers IV and V levels, at least one year of the required engineering experience must have been experience comparable to the next lower level. Substitutions Allowed: Substitution of a Master's Degree in Engineering for Engineering Experience:
A Master's degree in a pertinent engineering field from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of Engineering Experience. Substitution of Supervisory, Staff Advisory Experience or Administrative Experience for Engineering Experience: Excess Supervisory, Staff Advisory or Administrative Experience of the type and quality described below may be substituted for Engineering Experience on a year-for-year basis. Professional Engineering License Requirement:
For the Engineer IV and higher levels, applicants must possess a Hawaii State Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer. Driver's License Requirement:
Applicant must have a current, valid driver's license.
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The posted salary range indicates potential compensation, not necessarily starting salary. New external hires typically begin at the initial step. Placement above the initial step may be considered based on position requirements, exceptional qualifications, budget availability, and other relevant factors, all requiring prior approval. Engineer IV, EN-24: $8,289.00 - $10,580.00 per month Engineer V, EN-26: $8,951.00 - $11,427.00 per month Positions that serve as technical experts in a specialized area or program function perform staff advisory, consulting and reviewing duties and direct and work with a staff of specialists as assigned in long-range planning, research and/or development of specific projects, programs and functions. Supervisory positions initially review projects received, plan methods of approach and make work assignments to employees supervised for most effective use of abilities and time; keep informed on latest developments in the area of specialization and advise employees supervised of current data; solve engineering problems referred for help, advising on appropriate methods and techniques to be used and applicability of precedents, but recognizing when problems should be referred to other engineers or higher authority; ensure coordination of the work with related projects both within and outside the section; review technical reports, project data and completed work submitted by subordinates for technical accuracy, adequacy, validity of conclusions, conformance to policies and regulations, consistency of test results and feasibility of recommendations made; recommend priority and duration of assigned work; prepare budget estimates for major and long-range projects; perform personnel management functions such as selecting employees and evaluating performance, taking disciplinary action as required, and training new employees in the methods and techniques to be followed in accomplishing assignments; initiate and prepare technical reports and correspondence. Basic Education/Experience Requirements:
All applicants must meet one of the requirements specified in A, B or C below: Graduation from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university. Administrative, professional or technical experience involving the application and knowledge of the fundamental physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering. A combination of college training in engineering and experience mentioned in B above substantively equivalent to completion of a college training leading to a Bachelor's degree in engineering. Experience Requirements:
Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table: Engineer IV, EN-24: 3 years of engineering experience Engineer V, EN-26: 4 years of engineering experience Quality of Experience:
For the Engineers IV and V levels, at least one year of the required engineering experience must have been experience comparable to the next lower level. Substitutions Allowed: Substitution of a Master's Degree in Engineering for Engineering Experience:
A Master's degree in a pertinent engineering field from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of Engineering Experience. Substitution of Supervisory, Staff Advisory Experience or Administrative Experience for Engineering Experience: Excess Supervisory, Staff Advisory or Administrative Experience of the type and quality described below may be substituted for Engineering Experience on a year-for-year basis. Professional Engineering License Requirement:
For the Engineer IV and higher levels, applicants must possess a Hawaii State Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer. Driver's License Requirement:
Applicant must have a current, valid driver's license.
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