Civil Engineer II (SR-20)



Job Details

Civil Engineer II (SR-20)
Employer

County of Kaua‘i

Salary

$47,868.00 - $68,196.00 Annually

Location

Kauai, HI

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

1718-074

Department

Various

Opening Date

10/11/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Recruitment Number

Recruitment No.:  1718-074  Open Competitive

Open: Includes all interested individuals including members of the general public

Eligible lists may be used for temporary and permanent vacancies for the class of work during the life of the eligible list.  Temporary appointments may lead to conversion to permanent employment.

Duties Summary

Does routine professional engineering work in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of civil engineering projects; assists in preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports; and performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified.

Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.  Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position.  Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks.  Part-time experience must be pro-rated.  Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience.  In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited.  Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

Training and Experience:  A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree  in civil engineering and one (1) year of professional civil engineering experience.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of general civil engineering; engineering mathematics; engineering mechanics and the mechanics of materials; the principles and practices of topographic surveying; structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, hydrologic and sanitary engineering principles and practices to the extent these apply to the general field of civil engineering.

Ability to: do engineering drafting and simple design work; interpret plans, specifications and land descriptions; plot survey notes; prepare maps, plans, profiles and cross-sections.

Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Additional Job Information

Required Forms and Documentation:

  1. Evidence of education (degree or transcript).  A legible photocopy will be accepted; however, DHR, reserves the right to request for an official copy.
Note: Transcripts downloaded from the internet are not acceptable. Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit.  Copies will not be returned.  Mail or drop off: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766 or email to hrrecruitment@kauai.gov within 7 calendar days from filing this application.  Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Examination: The examination will consist of a training and experience evaluation based on the applicant's education and experience as presented in the application.  Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.  It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. 

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.

NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.

What are the benefits of being a County Employee?
Vacation: Based on the different bargaining union contracts.

Sick Leave: Based on the different bargaining union contracts.

Holidays: 13 days per year plus certain election days.

Retirement: The County provides the State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for eligible employees.

Social Security: The County matches the employee's social security compensation.

Health Insurance: The County pays a part of the premiums for each eligible employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan, (The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund).

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees may increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for employees.

Workers' Compensation/Accidental Injury Leave/Temporary Disability Insurance.

Other Benefits: Employees are eligible to join the Government Employees Federal Credit Union, and State of Hawaii Island Savings Plan.

Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.

01
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. In general, proof of education obtained from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be submitted within seven (7) days of the filing of your application.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
  • I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information.
02
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
03
CITIZENSHIP. 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. The requirements for Citizenship must be met at the time of hire. Please note to be eligible for employment consideration, applicants must meet all public employment requirements, including citizenship/work authorization requirement. Our public employment law (Section 78-1 (c) of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes) states in pertinent part: "All persons seeking employment with the government of the State or in the service of any county shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States, (emphasis added) and shall become residents of the State within thirty days after beginning their employment and as condition of eligibility for continued employment." For example: F-1 status and H1-B status have restrictions placed on the authorization to work in the United States.
  • I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information.
04
EDUCATION. Do you possess a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in civil engineering? Note: To be credited, you must submit a copy of your degree or a copy of your official transcripts.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering? Note: To be credited, you must submit a copy of your degree or a copy of your official transcripts.
  • Yes
  • No
06
EXPERIENCE. This class requires one (1) year of professional civil engineering experience. Do you possess this experience?
  • Yes
  • No
07
EXPERIENCE. Please identify each employer separately and describe the experience you would like us to consider. All employers listed below should also be listed on your application. Treat each change in employer or position separately. Be sure that your work experiences listed in your application addresses ALL of the following items:
  1. Name of your employer;
  2. Your title;
  3. Complete dates of employment (from and to, month/year);
  4. Number of hours worked per week;
  5. Describe your professional civil engineering work experience
08
If you have performed civil engineering duties as a licensed/registered professional engineer please describe your duties and responsibilities in detail. Also include the dates of employment (month/year for start and end dates), name of employer, your title, and # of hours worked per week.
09
Do you possess a current State of Hawaii professional engineering license? Note: to be credited, you must submit a copy of your license.
  • Yes
  • No
10
Supporting documents as described in the job posting (Required Documentation) must be on file or received within seven (7) calendars days with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to complete your application. If you previously submitted documentation with no expiration date you may call or visit our office to verify that we have these documents on file. NOTE: A valid driver's license needs to be verified with every new application submitted that requires a driver's license. Please select from one of the following statements below:
  • Supporting documents are attached.
  • Supporting documents are forthcoming and will be mailed or dropped off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766.
  • Not applicable.

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