EMIP PROJECT ENGINEER
State of Hawaii
Recruitment Information
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This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Environmental Management Division.
The position is located in Waipahu to Aiea on the Island of Oahu.
$8,706-$12,000 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, you may contact Kevin Ihu, P.E. at 808-586-4395, or kevin.ihu@doh.hawaii.gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.
Duties Summary
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Exempt, Temporary, Full-Time, Non-Civil service appointment. The purpose of the Environmental Management Infrastructure Project (EMIP) is to support the implementation and ensure capacity to implement environmental recovery projects, after disasters and emergencies to protect Hawaii’s water, land and air and mitigate their impact on public health. These environmental and public health protection efforts include managing traditional environmental pollutants and hazards.
The EMIP Project Engineer is assigned to the Engineering Section of the Safe Drinking Water Branch whose major function is to provide engineering review and support of all aspects of regulatory compliance under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The 2023 Maui wildfires resulted in the need to redevelop West Maui’s drinking water infrastructure which requires special efforts relating to public health and the management of the Maui Recovery Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) program. Minimum Qualification Requirements
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EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or professional or technical experience involving the application and knowledge of fundamental physical mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering which is substantially equivalent to college training leading to a bachelor of science in engineering or a combination of such experience and college training which is substantially equivalent to completion of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
A master’s degree in water resources or engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience of which two (2) years must have been in environmental engineering or in purveying drinking water in a public water system. At least one (1) year of the professional engineering experience must have been in a capacity equivalent to the Engineer IV level in state government service.
LICENSE: Current registration in good standing as a professional engineer in the State of Hawaii.
Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Hawaii is preferred.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that 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.
Other Information
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How to Apply:
Submit hardcopy of completed State of Hawai’i Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, current resume, and salary requirements to:
Department of Health
Environmental Resources Office
2827 Waimano Home Road, Rm 234
Pearl City, HI 96782
Visit the Department of Health website at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
For additional information, interested applicants may contact Kevin Ihu, P.E. at 808-586-4395, or kevin.ihu@doh.hawaii.gov.
Recruitment is continuous until the needs are met for position #125800.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework work schedule after completion of six months of credible service and upon approval by the supervisor.
This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. Hawaii Department of Health supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
For additional information, interested applicants may contact Kevin Ihu, P.E. at 808-586-4395, or kevin.ihu@doh.hawaii.gov.
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.