ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN I (SR-14) [multiple vacancies]
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
Opening Date
03/06/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
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 Citys 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 Youll 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:Class TitleSalary RangeCurrent PayEnvironmental Technician ISR-14$4,054Environmental Technician IISR-16$4,388Environmental Technician IIISR-19$4,933Environmental Technician IV SR-21$5,338
Salary rate 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.
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 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 Associates degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciences and/or a Bachelors 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 drivers 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.
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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.
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SUBSTITUTION:
1) An Associates degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in Engineering Technology or Natural Sciences
and/or
2) A Bachelors 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.
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.
List any education you would like us to consider for your qualifications. Include:
The name of the college/university you attended,
The location of the college/university,
The specific degree and major area of study you completed.
Please write "N/A" if you are not using a substitution.
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COLLECTING FIELD DATA Describe in full detail where you have technical field experience which involved sampling work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations as a primary assignment.
Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
How your specific duties in sampling work tie into checking for and/or enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations, and
The amount of time spent on these responsibilities.
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INSPECTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Describe in full detail where you have technical field experience which involved inspectional work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations as a primary assignment.
Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
How your specific duties in inspectional work tie into checking for and/or enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations, and
The amount of time spent on these responsibilities.
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INVESTIGATIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Describe in full detail where you have technical field experience which involved investigational work relating to the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations as a primary assignment.
Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,
How your specific duties in investigational work tie into checking for and/or enforcing compliance with laws, ordinances, and/or rules and regulations, and
The amount of time spent on these responsibilities.
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/