ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN III (SR-14SR-16) [3 vacancies]
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Job Summary
Position Information
The City is hiringEnvironmental Technicians to conduct various inspections investigations and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws rules and regulations.
Environmental Technician I:TheDepartment of Environmental Services (ENV)Office of Administrative Support has two (2) vacancies located in Honolulu.What Youll Do- Perform technical support of professional engineering activities and investigative work relative to the Citys Sewer Service Charge Industrial Wastewater Strength Surcharge and the Operational Hookup Programs.
- Prepare for and conduct investigations in a wide variety of buildings and structures.
- Initiate corrective action by informing customers (end users architects contractors) of deficiencies in plans or construction and on what changes are needed.
- Operate a motor vehicle to drive to a wide variety of urban and remote locations to conduct investigations.
Special Working Conditions- Occasional exposure to sewage gas and traffic hazards; meet with customers who may occasionally be agitated; field investigations may require carrying sampling measuring and testing equipment and walking on uneven and obstructed surfaces (platforms stream beds etc.)
Environmental Technician II:TheDepartment of Facility Maintenance(DFM)Storm Water Quality Division has one (1) vacancy located at Kapolei Hale.What Youll Do- Respond to inquiries on allowed discharges to the Citys storm drain system explain roles of City and dischargers and responsibilities to minimize pollutants from entering storm drain system.
- Receive complaints of illegal and/or permitted discharges evaluate urgency of response required conduct investigations evaluate seriousness of any illegal violations and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
- Perform any follow up enforcement actions in support of the branchs programs to ensure necessary corrective behaviors and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Operate a vehicle independently to perform fieldwork attend meetings and conduct inspections.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position your name may be referred to the hiring department for further consideration for the current vacancy at the job level based on an evaluation of your qualifications and experience as well as future job openings with these job titles.Additional Job Information
- Applications must be submitted online by October 18 2025 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) in order to be accepted.
**Salary for the Environmental Technician I (SR-14) position at theDepartment of Environmental Servicesis the entry rate: $4054per month**
**Salary for the Environmental Technician II (SR-16) position at theDepartment of Facility Maintenance iscommensurate with applicable experience pending approval: $4388 to $5338 per month**Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery please make sure you:- are subscribed to email notices;
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- add and to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. Minimum Qualification Requirements
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:
Level I & II:Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Level I:Two years of technical field experience which involved sampling inspectional and/or investigational work relating to the enforcement of laws ordinances and/or rules and regulations.
Level II: Three years of technical field experience which involved inspectional and/or investigational work relating to the enforcement of laws ordinances and/or rules and regulations one of which shall have been in an environmental program; or one year of work experience at the next lower level.Substitution: An Associates degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciencesand/or a Bachelors degree from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or in a Biological or Physical Sciencewill substitute for up to two years of the required technical field experience.The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United order to receive credit for the education a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program evidence of comparability or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time please note that if selected for the job you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid drivers license as required. Current vacancies require a current valid Type 3 (automobile) license prior to appointment.Examination Process
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your training education experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Asbestos Abatement
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Industrial Maintenance
- Cleaning Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- OSHA
- EPA
- Excavator
- EHS
- Troubleshooting
