ASSISTANT CHIEF OF AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT SERVICE II (EM-07) [1 vacancy]

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT SERVICE II (EM-07) [1 vacancy]

Salary

$10,593.00 - $13,772.50 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

403256

Department

Department of Facility Maintenance

Division

Automotive Equipment Service

Opening Date

06/28/2026

Closing Date

7/4/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

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Position Information

"Pioneering Excellence in Vehicle Service"

The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) is hiring an Assistant Chief of Automotive Equipment Service II to assist in administering the divisions programs and activities in the following areas: Administrative Office, Storeroom Operations, Vehicle/Equipment Support Services & Repair/Maintenance Functions.

What Youll Do

• Assist in managing division operations: Supports the Chief in planning, coordinating, and directing maintenance, repair, and inspection activities for a large fleet of light, medium, and heavy vehicles and construction equipment.
• Oversee fleet programs and compliance: Reviews and evaluates operational procedures, ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and develop methods to monitor cost efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and supervision: Conducts meetings, resolves operational and personnel issues, evaluates staff performance, and ensures consistent application of department policies.
• Support budget and procurement activities: Assists in preparing operating and CIP budgets, manage expenditures for tools, materials, and supplies, and review specifications for new or replacement vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• 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!

Additional Job Information

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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 an accredited college or university with major work in business administration, public administration or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.

For example:

• Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

• Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in automotive fleet management and maintenance (e.g., Heavy Vehicle Repair Supervisor or equivalent) may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience in the purchase, repair, maintenance and overhaul of a variety of light, medium and heavy gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel automotive equipment.

Such experience must demonstrate knowledge of:

• principles and practices of public administration, supervision/management, and personnel administration;
• program planning and evaluation techniques;
• fleet management trends, new developments in motorized equipment, common practices and procedures in motor vehicle management; and
• automotive and construction equipment design and specifications, safety precautions.

Such experience must also demonstrate the ability to:

• plan, direct, coordinate, review and evaluate work of subordinates;
• interpret, develop and implement policies, standards, procedures, goals and objectives and make sound administrative decisions;
• prepare specifications for various specialized equipment such as refuse trucks, construction equipment, etc.;
• develop and execute a preventive maintenance program for motorized equipment;
• prepare budget estimates;
• communicate effectively with groups or individuals, both orally and in writing;
• prepare concise but comprehensive reports and correspondence; and
• deal tactfully and effectively with employees and the public.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy 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.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• • Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• • Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• • Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• • Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• • Retirement Plan: The Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• • Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• • Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• • Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS:

When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.

• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.

• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.

• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.

• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:

Describe your experience supervising or managing personnel in a fleet program.

Please include the following in your explanation:

• Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
• The functional units you oversaw, and the number and titles of those within your units whom you directly and indirectly supervised,
• Your specific duties and responsibilities in overseeing and directing subordinates, making and following up on assignments, evaluating employee performance, and disciplining unsatisfactory performance, and
• Indicate percentage of time spent performing these functions.

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MECHANICAL REPAIR EXPERIENCE:

Describe your hands-on mechanical experience with the repair, maintenance, or overhaul of light, medium, and heavy gasoline or diesel and alternative fuel automotive equipment.

Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience. Include the types of equipment you worked on, the specific mechanical work you performed, and the length of time you performed these duties.

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PURCHASING EXPERIENCE:

Describe your experience preparing specifications for specialized automotive or construction equipment (e.g., dump trucks, refuse trucks, or heavy machinery).

Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience. Include examples and how these specifications were used in purchasing or maintenance decisions.

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BUDGET ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE:

Describe in full detail your duties and responsibilities in BUDGET ADMINISTRATION.

Please include the following in your explanation:

• Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
• Your duties in developing, reviewing, and monitoring the budget process,
• Your duties in preparing operating budgets, fiscal planning, and control for an operating unit within the organization, and
• Indicate percentage of time spent performing these functions.

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GOAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE:

Describe your work experience in developing and implementing programs or policies related to fleet operations, maintenance, or equipment repair.

Please include the following in your explanation:

• Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
• Your duties in formulating and executing policies and programs to accomplish basic objectives of the department/agency,
• Your duties in formulating and integrating long range objectives and goals,
• Your duties in developing, implementing and/or enforcing laws, rules, guidelines and procedures,
• Include the kinds of policies/programs you established, and
• Indicate percentage of time spent performing these functions.

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

Describe in full detail your duties and responsibilities in HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

Please include the following in your explanation:

• Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
• Your duties in determining personnel needs to carry out the functions of the organization,
• Your duties in conducting the overall human resources program including the selection, termination, and training of staff,
• Your duties in dealing with labor relations matters,
• Your duties in determining effective utilization of the personnel within the organization, and
• Indicate percentage of time spent performing these functions.

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ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE:

Describe in full detail your duties and responsibilities in MANAGEMENT and ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS.

Please include the following in your explanation:

• Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
• Your duties in reviewing and analyzing program proposals, objectives, functions, etc.,
• Your duties in establishing the basic functions of the organization/unit and type of work to be performed by each unit,
• Your duties in continuously making decisions and embodying them into specific policies and general instructions,
• Your duties in regulating rules and regulations affecting the operations of the entire organization/unit, and
• Indicate percentage of time spent performing these functions.

Required Question

Employer City and County of Honolulu

Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808) 768-8536

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