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DRAFTING TECHNICIAN III, IV, V and VI - OAHU

State of Hawai'i
Honolulu, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026

JOB Recruitment Number 22-0403 - The immediate vacancies are located in Ewa and Halawa to Kalihi with the Department of Transportation.

Salaries for the various position levels are as follows:

Drafting Technician III - $3,484 to $4,409 per month (SR-11, Step C to i)
Drafting Technician IV - $3,768 to $4,766 per month (SR-13, Step C to i)
Drafting Technician V - $4,078 to $5,157 per month (SR-15, Step C to i)
Drafting Technician VI - $4,409 to $5,573 per month (SR-17, Step C to i)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
A 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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Individually performs complex drafting work involving a high level of drafting skill, in an area of specialization; may serve as team leader for a small group of drafting technicians of lower level; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Drafting Technician III position performs work under general supervision as advanced trainees to complete assignments varying in degree of difficulty and complexity.

Drafting Technician IV position performs a variety of moderately difficult drafting work under general supervision and receives training in procedures, regulations and special techniques.

Drafting Technician V position performs fairly complex drafting work under general supervision in an area of specialization; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Drafting Technician VI position individually performs complex drafting work involving a high level of drafting skill, in an area of specialization; may serve as team leader for a small group of drafting technicians of lower level; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The following specialty titles are used for positions at the V level and above:

Drafting Technician (Engineering)
Includes positions whose primary function involves the drafting of profiles, cross-sections, plans and details for airport, harbor and highway planning, design, construction and maintenance projects, water and sewage systems, flood control, irrigation and drainage systems, parks, and other such engineering structures and facilities, and the preparation of maps, charts, graphs and illustrative materials directly relating to such projects.

Drafting Technician (Architectural)
Includes positions whose primary function involves the drafting of floor plans, elevations, perspective drawings, sections, and architectural details of buildings, and related structures.

Drafting Technician (Structural)
Includes positions whose primary function involves drafting work on girders, beams, columns, riveted and welded joints, concrete reinforcing, and other elements of steel, concrete, timber, and other structures, including bridges, buildings, dams, wharves, piers, tunnels, retaining walls, tanks and towers, pedestrian facilities and other such structures.

Drafting Technician (Cartographic)
Includes drafting positions which involve as a primary function, the compilation, drafting, revising and editing of maps and charts, and the collection, selection, computation, adjustment, processing and evaluation of source material to be used in such maps and charts. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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 accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

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

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

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.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

Salary : $3,484 - $4,409

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