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- Position Information
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Conducts various inspections, investigations, monitoring and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws, rules and regulations to prevent illicit discharges and illegal drain connections that affects the City’s storm water drainage systems; and performs other related duties as required. Job also involves dealing with the public on a regular basis and requires good communication and writing skills.
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Current Vacancies:
There are 3 vacancies with the Department of Facility Maintenance, Storm Water Quality Division. Work involves occasional exposure to heat, gas and traffic hazards; exposure to chemicals and potentially contaminated water; and field investigative work which includes climbing ladders, descending into trenches; moderate lifting and carrying of equipment (15-44 pounds); walking on uneven, slippery and obstructed surfaces such as platforms, steep slopes, active construction sites, drainage channels, stream beds and embankments, etc. Work also requires occasional overtime work, including nights, weekends and holidays. The position also requires the operation of a City passenger vehicle as part of the regular work duties.
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If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list. Â This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this and/or other departments. Â - Additional Job Information
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Applications must be submitted online by July 15, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.
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- Minimum Qualification Requirements
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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States of a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.Â
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Â Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two years of technical field experience which involved sampling, inspectional, and/or investigational work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations.
ÂSubstitution: An associate’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciences and/or a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or in a Biological or Physical Science will substitute for the required two years of technical field experience.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.ÂVerification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your degree in order to be given credit.  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 by the closing date of this recruitment 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.ÂLICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license, as required. Â Current vacancy requires a Type 3 (automobile) license, prior to appointment. Â Â - Examination Process
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower grade. Â
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation………………………………..100%Â
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What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
— Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
— Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
— Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
— Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
— Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
— Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
— Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
— Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
— Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
— Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
— Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.Â
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate “none.” Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.- I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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Describe in full detail your technical field experience that primarily involved inspectional work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations.Include the following in your explanation:
- Which position listed in your Work Experience section of your application where you performed such work;
- Explain how your specific duties in inspectional work tie to checking for and/or enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and /or rules and regulations, and
- The percentage of time you spent on such work compared to your other duties (out of 100%).
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Describe in full detail where you have technical field experience which involved sampling work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations as a primary assignment.Include the following in your explanation:
- Which position listed in your Work Experience section of your application where you performed such work;
- Explain how your specific duties in sampling work were tied to checking for and/or enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations, and
- The percentage of time you spent on such work compared to your other duties (out of 100%).
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Describe in full detail where you have technical field experience which involved investigational work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations as a primary assignment.Include the following in your explanation:
- Which position listed in your Work Experience section of your application where you performed such work;
- Explain how your specific duties in investigational work were tied to checking for and/or enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations, and
- The percentage of time you spent on such work compared to your other duties (out of 100%).
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