NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Public Works Manager - Facilities Development Branch
Honolulu, HI 96816
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$10,075/mo - $16,124/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, seeking a Public Works Manager for the Facilities Development Branch. The role involves planning, organizing, and directing the activities of a major public works branch, developing policies, and providing technical consultation.
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Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, directs, manages and coordinates the activities of a major public works branch or district office through subordinate supervisors
Develops and implements guidelines, policies and procedures for the branch
Determines branch priorities and organizes the broader phases of work
Participates in conferences and meetings with key management and technical personnel to discuss and reach agreement on important proposals and issues
Provide consultation and advice on technical problems and issues and coordinate work efforts. Render decisions on problem situations
Conducts periodic meetings with subordinate supervisors to keep them informed on current and future projects and policy and procedural matters
Anticipates the need for and initiates recommendations for long-range projects
Serves as the technical expert on committees considering important engineering/architectural matters
Directs program planning and evaluation activities
Recommends changes in organizational and functional structure and staffing to assure maximum efficiency
Evaluates job performance of subordinates and conducts supervisory conferences on a regular basis
Prepares and/or directs the preparation of technical and administrative reports and correspondence
Serves as resource to other branch chiefs and their staff
Speaks to various organizations and community groups
Qualification
Required
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from a school of engineering in an accredited college or university
For some positions, graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in physics, mathematics or chemistry may be accepted as qualifying, provided the applicant has had at least 15 credits in engineering sciences, common to all engineering disciplines
Administrative, professional or technical experience involving the application and knowledge of the fundamental physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering including physics, chemistry, mathematics through integral calculus and engineering sciences
A combination of college training in engineering and experience mentioned in B above substantially equivalent to completion of a college training leading to a Bachelor's degree in engineering
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school or college of architecture or engineering, with a degree in architecture or architectural engineering
Four (4) years of successful and progressive experience in architecture which will enable the applicant to perform successfully at the professional level
Four (4) years of either Engineering or Architectural Experience
Two (2) years of Supervisory and/or Staff Advisory Experience of which at least one year must have been supervisory experience
Experience supervising professional engineers or architects which included training subordinates, coordinating and assigning workloads, evaluating performance, assisting in difficult and problem areas, and maintaining high standards of work
Professional engineering or architectural experience as technical expert in a specialized area or program function performing staff advisory, consultative and/or reviewing the work of a staff of specialists
Applicants must also possess managerial aptitude
A Master's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of Specialized Experience
Excess Supervisory and/or Staff Advisory Experience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for Specialized experience on a year-for-year-basis
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position
Applicants must possess a Hawaii State certificate of registration as a professional engineer or architect
Benefits
Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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