Local recruitment: Environemental Technician

• Salary: $4,054.00 – $4,933.00 Monthly
• Location: Oahu, HI
• Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Job Number: 280256
• Department: Department of Facility Maintenance
• Division: Storm Water Quality

Position Information

Clean Water Starts Here

And So Can Your Career

Launch your environmental career protecting water quality and preventing pollution before it reaches our streams and ocean. The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM), Storm Water Quality Division, is seeking Environmental Technicians to gain hands-on field experience conducting inspections and investigations. supporting enforcement actions, and assisting with water quality monitoring as part of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES) Municipal Storm System (MS4) Permit Storm Water Management Program. Work alongside experienced engineers and environmental professionals to gain real-world skills, and make a visible impact on your community from day one. What You’ll Do:

• Conduct hands-on storm water inspections and investigations to protect water quality
• Identify violations, issue notices or citations when needed, and support follow-up enforcement actions
• Respond to storm drain concerns, pollution complaints, and discharge inquiries from the public and businesses
• Assist with water quality monitoring, including field sampling, outfall inspections, and environmental data collection
• Maintain case files and compliance databases, prepare reports, and support regulatory documentation
• Work independently in the field, operate City vehicles, and collaborate with experienced environmental professionals
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to grow your technical skills

POSITION-SPECIFIC INFORMATION 

There are two (2) vacancies with the Compliance and Inspections Branch (Honouiliuli):

• Inspect construction sites for erosion and sediment control compliance
• Check post-construction storm water systems, including Low Impact Development (LID) features
• Visit commercial and industrial sites to evaluate stormwater pollution prevention practices
• Evaluate storm water treatment systems and recommend maintenance or corrective actions

There are two (2) vacancies with the Investigations and Enforcement Branch (Honouliuli):

• Investigate illegal discharges and unauthorized connections to the storm drain systems
• Inspect storm drain infrastructure like catch basins, culverts, and treatment devices to trace pollution sources
• Respond to stormwater complaints and coordinate corrective actions with other City departments
• Support enforcement actions that may involve multi-agency coordination

Special Work Requirements

• Position involves fieldwork outside of the office, which will involve:
  • Operating a vehicle to and from inspection sites
  • Exposure to traffic hazards
  • Exposure to and handling of chemicals and reagents
  • Climbing into streams for sampling
  • Walking on uneven, slippery, or obstructed surfaces (platforms, stream beds, construction sites, etc.) 
  • Moderate lifting and carrying of equipment (15-50 pounds)
  • Entering high to medium-secured areas during construction and post-construction phases
  • Opening storm drain utility covers, gratings, and other storm drainage structures
  • Other conditions and situations depending on the project at hand.
• Overtime work, including weekends, holidays and after hours for investigations, field sampling and assisting with presentations to community groups. 
• Must be able to learn how to use various computer systems, programs and applications needed for the job (e.g., Geographical Information System (GIS) software, City, State and Federal systems, asset management and database programs, hydrologic modeling programs, etc.).

Career Progression
This position offers opportunities for career growth within the Environmental Technician series, with advancement from Environmental Technician I through Environmental Technician III. Experienced and knowledgeable Environmental Technicians can later apply to be an Environmental Technician IV with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills. 

The Career progression is as follows:

**Actual salary 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 to protect water quality and to make a lasting impact. 

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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:
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:
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.

Substitution: An Associate’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciences and/or a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or in a Biological or Physical Science will 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 States. In 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.

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.

Must have an ability to:

• Conduct inspections and investigations to identify violations and ensure compliance
• Collect and preserve field data and samples, using proper techniques and equipment
• Operate and maintain relevant instruments, devices, and field tools
• Understand, interpret, and apply environmental laws, rules, and regulations
• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and site specifications
• Use software and digital tools including Word, Excel, GIS, and CAD for reporting and mapping
• Perform basic calculations, prepare reports, graphs, and other documentation
• Solve problems, make recommendations, and justify actions taken in the field
• Communicate findings clearly to others, including property owners, contractors, or community members
• Prioritize assignments and work effectively both independently and with others

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license, as required.  The current vacancy requires a current, valid Type 3 (automobile) license, prior to appointment.  

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title.  Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application.  Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating.  All information provided on an application is subject to verification.  As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

Employer: City and County of Honolulu

Address: 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813Phone(808) 768-8536

Website: https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/