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Posted: May 10, 2025 (250 days ago)

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ENGINEERING AID III AND IV - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawaii

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Location

Hawaii, 96813-2437

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting engineering projects in transportation, such as inspecting construction sites, testing materials, surveying land, and drafting plans, all under general supervision in Hilo, Hawaii.

It's a hands-on role for levels III and IV, where higher levels may lead small teams on routine tasks.

A good fit would be someone with a high school education, basic math skills, and 2-3 years of practical experience in engineering support, who enjoys outdoor work and problem-solving.

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent, with courses in mathematics
  • Two years of engineering-support experience for Level III (e.g., inspection, testing, designing, surveying, drafting, construction)
  • Three years of engineering-support experience for Level IV
  • Knowledge of engineering terminology and ability to apply mathematical skills to engineering problems
  • Valid driver's license at time of appointment
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (citizen, national, permanent resident, or eligible under federal law)
  • Ability to perform routine technical tasks under general supervision; Level IV may lead small teams

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 25-0194 - The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Transportation, Highways Division.

Engineering Aid III: $3,484 to $4,409 per month (SR-11, Step C - I)
Engineering Aid IV: $3,768 to $4,766 per month (SR-13, Step C - I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs 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 III position performs a variety of routine technical, non-professional engineering tasks under general supervision; and performs other duties as required.

Level IV position performs a variety of standardized, non-professional, technical engineering functions, under general supervision; may serve as leadman for a small group of lower level engineering aids in the performance of routine tasks; and performs other duties as required.

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:Two (2) years for Level III, three (3) years for Level IV of work experience in one OR a combination of the engineering-oriented functions such as inspection, testing, designing, surveying, drafting, and construction, which required the knowledge of engineering terminology and the ability to use mathematical skills in the solution of engineering-support or engineering problems.

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

License: A valid driver's license is required at time of appointment.

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 808-587-0936 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.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The 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 INFORMATION The 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: 5/10/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-hawaii-4930699