BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I - HIGHWAYS (HAWAII ISLAND)

Recruitment Number:  DOT-HWY-2025-30

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current AND future vacancies located at the Hawaii District Office, Department of Transportation - Highways, State of Hawaii.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.  The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.



The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Responsible for supervising the work of Bridge Maintenance Workers in performing general and hazardous maintenance work in the repair and continuous upkeep of structural steel, reinforced concrete and timber highway bridges and similar structures at heights and underwater; supervising the repair and maintenance of buildings; and performing other related duties as assigned.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: The State of Hawaii Requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Experience and Training:
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in construction and maintenance work, of which three (3) years shall have been in bridge maintenance and repair work and of the three years, one year shall have been in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge of: Practices, methods, materials and tools used in bridge inspectional and maintenance work; steel welding and cutting equipment and its use; mixing and applying different types of paints to steel, concrete and wooden surfaces and methods and materials used to prepare such surfaces for painting; techniques of rigging, scaffolds, and other such equipment; hazards and safety precautions necessary in bridge maintenance work; principles and practices of supervision.
 
Ability to: Plan, lay out, assign and review the work of Bridge Maintenance Workers; inspect bridges to determine repairs needed and make cost estimates for making such repairs; prepare comprehensive maintenance reports and maintenance budgets
 
Physical and Medical Requirements: 
Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Drivers' License Requirement:  
Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in State of Hawaii, at the time of appointment.  

To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145 for assistance.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.  In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.  To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.  For more information, please click:  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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