Civil Engineer I (SR-18)



Job Details

Civil Engineer I (SR-18)
Employer

County Of Maui

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Maui (All Other), HI

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

2018 - Civil Eng I

Department

Department of Water Supply

Opening Date

03/11/2018

Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: SR-18 (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from $3691-C to $5255-L, per month at which appropriate qualified applicants an be recruited.)

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.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
This is the entry level class in the professional civil engineering series. This class differs from that of Civil Engineer II in that the Civil Engineer I receives specific instructions and follows well established engineering practices, whereas the Civil Engineer II exercises some degree of judgment based on experience.
 
This class differs from classes in the Drafting series in that the Civil Engineer I may perform drafting work including limited assignments in designing.
 
This class differs from classes in the Land Surveying series in that the Civil Engineer I is primarily concerned with the design, construction or inspection of engineering projects and topographical surveying is incidental to the aforementioned duties and responsibilities.

Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

  • Assists in making preliminary and final surveys.
  • Reduces and plots survey notes.
  • Computes vertical and horizontal curves and earthwork quantities.
  • Prepares mass diagrams.
  • Assists in the design of reservoirs, retaining walls, bridges, culverts, tunnels, pipelines, sewers, sidewalks, highways and other concrete, steel and timber structures by developing details, checking computations and preparing final working drawings, reinforcing steel details and material schedules.
  • Assists in field engineering inspections.
  • Interprets plans and specifications.
  • Tests construction materials.
  • Computes lot closures and areas.
  • Makes land use studies.
  • Assists in the preparation of hydrologic studies.
  • Computes extensions and adjustments to a triangulation system.
  • Computes data and prepares maps.
  • Checks plans.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
 
License Requirement: None.
 
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.
 
Physical Condition:
 
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
 
 

The County of Maui offers a generous benefit package, including the following:

Vacation
Eligible employees earn up to 21 days of vacation per year, with a maximum year-to-year carry over of 90 days. Eligibility to accrue vacation begins with the first work day.

Sick Leave
Eligible employees accumulate up to 21 days of sick leave per year. Eligibility to accrue sick leave begins with the first work day, and there is no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.

Retirement Plan
Eligible employees are required to join the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan. For additional information, please visit the ERS website at http://ers.ehawaii.gov/

Health Benefit Plans
The County of Maui offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:

  • Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
  • Vision Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Prescription Drug Plan
These benefits are administered by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, and contributions are payroll deducted.

Group Life Insurance
Group life insurance is provided at no cost to eligible employees.

Holidays
The County observes 13 holidays per year (14 in an election year).

Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.

Flex Spending Plan
Eligible employees can also participate in the County's Flexible Spending plan, a way to set aside a portion of pay, before taxes, to pay for qualifying dependent care or medical expenses.

Employee Assistance Program
The County also offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work related problems.

Training
The County provides its employees with a variety of up-to-date training opportunities (i.e., computer application, professional seminars, heavy equipment operation, administrative & clerical skills, personal safety, etc.) to help them increase their knowledge, gain new skills, and to be more satisfied and effective in their jobs.

Leave Sharing
The County's leave sharing program allows employees to donate accumulated vacation leave credits to a qualified fellow employee who has a serious personal illness or injury.

Note: Specific benefits and their associated premiums are subject to collective bargaining, and are subject to changeBenefits may vary for temporary, hourly, and half-time employees.

01
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering? Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of your official college transcript.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Did you attach a copy of your college degree stating the field of study or a copy of your official college transcript?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County Of Maui
Address
200 South High Street

Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793
Phone
(808) 270-7850

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