WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR II (F1-09) [2 vacancies]

WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR II (F1-09) [2 vacancies]

Salary: $6,530.00 MonthlyLocation: Oahu, HIJob Type: Full-Time PermanentJob Number: 279256Department: Honolulu Board of Water SupplyOpening Date: 03/02/2026Closing Date: Continuous

Benefits

We deliver Earths most precious resource across the island. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) is seeking a skilled and dependable professional for a Water Systems Operator II position to help operate and safeguard Oahus island-wide water system. This position is responsible for monitoring and controlling system operations from the control center using telemetering and supervisory control systems to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water. The role exercises independent judgment in making real-time operational decisions affecting pumping, reservoir levels, system pressures, and overall distribution performance. Leadership responsibilities include supervising and training staff, and coordinating field response efforts during system irregularities and emergency conditions.

What Youll Do:

• Monitor and control island-wide pumping operations, reservoir levels, and distribution pressures
• Analyze telemeter data to detect abnormal system behavior and implement corrective action
• Manage well production to maintain water quality standards and protect source sustainability
• Coordinate and dispatch field crews for investigations, repairs, emergencies, and service interruptions
• Execute established operational procedures during major main breaks, equipment failures, and critical water shortages
• Supervise and train assigned personnel while ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and departmental policies

Special Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Eight hours per day, five days per week, on one of the following work shifts: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Rotating shift work
• Holiday and weekend work
• Enjoy excellent employment benefits, including:
• Vacation: up to 21 days per year
• Sick Leave: 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
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: various health insurance plans
• Group Life Insurance: no cost for eligible employees
• Deferred Compensation Plan: invest in your future
• Retirement Plan: the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees
• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: employees may designate certain transportation expenses 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

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.
• Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the operation of electrically-driven water pumping plant equipment.
• APPLICABLE SKILLS NEEDED:
• Experience supervising staff, assigning work, and providing clear, easy-to-understand instructions
• Hands-on operation of electrically driven pumping equipment and related distribution systems controls
• Familiarity with pumping station machinery, auxiliary equipment, and system components
• Practical understanding of electricity and hydraulics as applied to water systems
• Skill in reading meters and gauges, recording system data, and assessing equipment performance
• Strong safety mindset when working with electrical pumping plant equipment
• Ability to build positive working relationships and maintain effective team coordination

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

• Current State of Hawaii Distribution System Operator (DSO) Grade IV Certification.

Verification Requirement:

• You must submit evidence of your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certification to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certification to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certificate to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.

Examination Process:

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

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• Vacation: up to 21 days per year
• Sick Leave: 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
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: various health insurance plans
• Group Life Insurance: no cost for eligible employees
• Deferred Compensation Plan: invest in your future
• Retirement Plan: the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees
• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: employees may designate certain transportation expenses 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

Please provide the following information about your State of Hawaii DSO Grade IV Certificate:

1. Your DSO certification type and number
2. Your certification expiration date
3. Your full name as it appears on your certification

Experience Requirement:

The Water Systems Operator II is responsible for supervising control center activities for the island-wide water system through telemetering and supervisory controls of electrically-operated water pumping station, auxiliary equipment, and distribution system equipment to provide sufficient flow of water and maintain proper water main pressures and reservoir levels throughout the water distribution system by observing readings on telemeters, pressure gauges, venturi meters, etc.

Electrical Water Pumping Plant Operation Skills:

For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, describe in detail your experience operating electrically-operated pumping plant equipment. Include in your explanation:

• Your job title
• The level of experience achieved (i.e. helper/trainee, journey-level, or supervisor), and
• Major duties and responsibilities.

Computer Experience:

For each position you listed in the Work Experience section of your application that qualifies you for this position, describe in detail your experience with using computerized control systems for water pumping operations. Include your explanation:

• Your job title
• The specific systems you worked with, and
• Monitoring and control duties you performed through the system. If you do not have computer experience in operating a pumping system or related industrial equipment, write "None" in the space below.