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ASSISTANT CHIEF OF WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS (ASSISTANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR) (EM-07) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026

💰 $197,592/yr($127,116/yr – $197,592/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 210256

Department: Honolulu Board of Water Supply

Job classification: ASSISTANT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Management, Water Agency

Summary

Board of Water Supply building in Honolulu with an outdoor walkway

"Help carry out the BWS vision and mission with excellence."

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is looking for an Assistant Chief of Water System Operations (Assistant Program Administrator) in Honolulu. This position serves as assistant to the Administrator of the Water System Operations Division and assists in the executive direction and administration of the Board of Water Supply’s water distribution functions.

What You Will Do

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.

***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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Qualifications

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural engineering.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four (4) years of registered professional engineering experience, included or supplemented by two (2) years of experience in a managerial/administrative position.

Applicable Skills Needed
Knowledge of: