ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS (ASSISTANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR) jobs in United States
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City and County of Honolulu · 11 hours ago

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS (ASSISTANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR)

The City and County of Honolulu is looking for an Assistant Chief of Water System Operations to assist in the executive direction and administration of the Board of Water Supply’s water distribution functions. The role involves directing day-to-day operations, overseeing workforce supervision, and evaluating water distribution performance and policies.

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Responsibilities

Direct and monitor the Division's day-to-day operations
Monitor the division’s overall performance in meeting long and short-term goals
Oversee the supervision of the division’s workforce. Authorizes work orders, planned overtime, change orders, contract extensions, etc
Evaluate findings of distribution-related water main breaks
Conducts inspections of pump facilities (reservoirs, boosters, treatment plants, shafts, tunnels, etc.), office facilities, and machinery to evaluate condition and replacement needs
Coordinates emergency functions between appropriate division in handling water interruptions and complaints
Review, evaluate, and recommend proposals to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency in water distribution operations
Review, evaluate, recommend, and implement operational policies, procedures, and guidelines

Qualification

Professional engineering licenseEngineering principlesHydraulicsManagerial experienceTechnical report writingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural engineering
Four (4) years of registered professional engineering experience, included or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in a managerial/administrative position
Knowledge of basic principles of engineering and hydraulics
Knowledge of the methods, techniques and procedures utilized in the administration of engineering systems and evaluation of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment and operations including installation, operation, control, maintenance, repair and testing of electrical and mechanical pumping equipment and telemetering and supervisory control systems
Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, City ordinances, rules and regulations
Knowledge of current/best technologies and practices, national standards and engineering codes
Ability to lead, direct and administer the operations for pumping plants and storage facilities and re-engineer work processes
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate plant operations and related programs
Ability to review and analyze plans and specifications relating to engineering projects involving pumping and related systems
Ability to confer with design engineers to provide expertise on plans and specifications, system modifications, new equipment, etc
Ability to supervise and conduct engineering analyses and research studies
Ability to prepare administrative and technical reports
Ability to deal tactfully and communicate effectively with others
Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile), as required
Current State of Hawaii registration as a professional engineer

Benefits

Generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays)
Comprehensive health coverage
Retirement plan
Career development

Company

City and County of Honolulu

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City and County of Honolulu is a government organization that offers administrative services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lori Kahikina
Executive Director and CEO
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