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Posted: March 20, 2026 (1 day ago)

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ENGINEERING AID I - OAHU

State of Hawaii

Various

Fresh

Location

Hawaii, 96813-2437

Salary

$3,201 - $4,739

per month

Closes

Open until filled

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job supports engineering projects in Hawaii's transportation department, mainly involving basic tasks like assisting with construction, materials, and systems under supervision.

It's ideal for recent high school graduates with math courses who want to start a career in engineering support, especially if they can drive and handle some physical work.

No prior experience is needed, making it a great trainee position for hands-on learners.

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent, including courses in mathematics
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (citizen, national, permanent resident, or eligible under federal law)
  • Possession of a valid driver's license (required for the immediate vacancy)
  • Ability to lift and carry items of various weights, with or without reasonable accommodation (required for the immediate vacancy)
  • Practical knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques in a limited area (developed on the job for Level I)
  • No prior engineering-support experience required for entry-level position

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0105 - The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Transportation - Highways Division and is located in Halawa/Kalihi.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Requirements

Positions in this series require the application of some of the principles, methods and techniques in a specific or limited area of engineering, and a practical knowledge of the construction , application, properties, operation and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices or material, and as required, related manual, craft, instrument operation, mathematical, graphic or management skills and abilities.

Level I position performs as an entry trainee level.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.


Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent, with courses in mathematics.

Engineering-Support Experience:

Level I: Education requirement, no experience required.

Substitution Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.

Special Requirements: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Additional Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.

We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.

In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATIONThe examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience.

It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.



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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-hawaii-5261917