Job Details
Salary : $67,116.00 Annually
Location : Various on Kauai, HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 2324-046
Department: Department of Public Works
Opening Date: 07/31/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Recruitment Number
Salary rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements or Pay Administration Policy as applicable.
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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 emails 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.
Recruitment No.: 2324-046 Open Competitive
Open: Includes all interested individuals including members of the general public.
Eligible lists may be used for temporary and permanent vacancies for the class of work during the life of the eligible list. Temporary appointments may lead to conversion to permanent employment.
Duties Summary
Performs skilled mechanical repairs on all types of light gasoline and diesel-powered motorized equipment; and performs other related duties as required.
Qualification Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
You must meet all the requirements for the position you are seeking as of the filing date of your application, unless otherwise specified. If you do NOT meet the minimum qualification requirements your application will be rejected. Therefore, please provide a complete application of all the information you would want considered in our review. You may request an administrative review to provide clarifying information only on the information that was originally provided on your application at the time of filing; subsequent submittal of missing documents or new information that was not part of your original application submittal will not be considered in the Administrative Review.
Please note that unless specifically indicated, internships that are required for graduation may not be credited for experience. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and
- three and one half (3 ) years of experience repairing automotive equipment as a helper or under a journey level mechanic or successful completion of apprenticeship training.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
- Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
- Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).
- An Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
- Valid State of Hawaii Automotive Mechanic License or equivalent ASE certification may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the work experience requirement.
- Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in Automotive Service Technology or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of the work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).
- An Associate's degree in Automotive Service Technology or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of the work experience requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.
License Requirement: At the time of appointment, the candidate selected may need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license if the position requires it.
Knowledge of: Theory and principles of the internal combustion engine; principles of electricity as applied to the electrical systems of motorized equipment; uses of tools, equipment, materials, and other mechanical implements used in the trade; occupational hazards and precautionary measures required in the trade.
Ability to: Locate, adjust, and repair mechanical defects in gasoline and diesel-driven motorized equipment; learn the maintenance and repair of other motorized equipment such as pumps, compressors, and lawn mowers; do welding and simple body and fender repair work; understand and follow oral and written instructions; supervise the work of others; operate motorized equipment.
Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
Additional Job Information Required Forms and Documentation:
- Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent
- Evidence of education (degree or transcript). A legible photo copy of an official transcript will be accepted. DHR reserves the right to request an official copy is substituting education for experience.
Note: Transcripts downloaded from the internet are not acceptable. Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit. Copies will not be returned. Supporting documents must be attached to the application postmarked or dropped off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766 or emailed: within 10 calendar days from filing the application. Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Examination: The examination may consist of a written test, training and experience evaluation, or any other examining technique.
Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describes fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Candidates may be examined for their knowledge and abilities as mentioned above.
- Please note written exams are held ONLY on Kaua'i. We do NOT conduct testing in other jurisdictions.
- When attending the exam, please be prompt. There will be no admittance once the door is closed.
For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.
NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.
Benefits: As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following
BENEFITS and associated deductions:- Pay Raises: Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 1, United Public Workers (UPW).
- Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
- Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
- Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
- Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the retirement system. However, there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at for more information.
- Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF). Please see the EUTF website at for current employee contribution rates.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
- Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65.
- Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.What are the County benefits and mandatory deductions associated with this job being posted? As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following
BENEFITS and associated deductions:
- Pay Raises: Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 1, United Public Workers (UPW).
- Paid Vacation Time: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
- Paid Sick Leave Time: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!
- Paid Holidays: The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.
- Retirement: This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan which requires employees to contribute a portion of their earnings to the retirement plan. Currently, most employees must contribute 8% of their pay to the requirement system. However there are exceptions, for example Police Officers and Fire Fighters contribute 12.2 to 14.2%. Please see the ERS website at for more information.
- Health Insurance: The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. This is managed through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF). Please see the EUTF website at for current employee contribution rates.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.
- Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy (currently worth $38,505) for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed. For more information, go to the EUTF website for more information. Age reductions apply and coverage decreases beginning at age 65.
- Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan): Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan and defer portions of their income taxation on retirement savings into future years. Please refer to the Island Savings website at for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.01
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. In general, proof of education obtained from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be submitted within ten (10) days of the filing of your application.When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
- I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information.
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CITIZENSHIP.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. The requirements for Citizenship must be met at the time of hire. Please note to be eligible for employment consideration, applicants must meet all public employment requirements, including citizenship/work authorization requirement. Our public employment law (Section 78-1 (c) of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes) states in pertinent part:"All persons seeking employment with the government of the State or in the service of any county shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States, (emphasis added) and shall become residents of the State within thirty days after beginning their employment and as condition of eligibility for continued employment."For example: F-1 status and H1-B status have restrictions placed on the authorization to work in the United States. In addition, we do not accept employer sponsorship requests for employment.I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information and:
- can meet the requirement at the time of hire
- cannot meet the requirement at the time of hire
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Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified.Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position.Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
- I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information.
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EDUCATION. Do you possess a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school?
NOTE: TO BE GIVEN CREDIT YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY. 05
EXPERIENCE. Do you possess three and one half (3 ) years of experience repairing automotive equipment as a helper or under a journey level mechanic or successful completion of apprenticeship training?
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Please describe the experience you would like us to consider. Be sure that your work experiences listed address ALL of the following items:
- Name of your employer;
- Your job title;
- Dates employed in this position (from/to, month/year);
- Average hours worked per week repairing automotive equipment as a helper or under a journey level mechanic or successful completion of apprenticeship training;
- Describe your experience repairing automotive equipment as a helper or under a journey level mechanic or successful completion of apprenticeship training.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Do you have any other information related to this position that you would like us to consider? If no, so state. If yes, please provide the information in the space below or if you need additional space, on a hard copy paper addendum submitted to our office and identified by job title and recruitment number.
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AVAILABILITY. Are you willing to accept a temporary position?
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. Supporting documents as described in the job posting (Required Documentation) must be attached to your application, on file or received within ten (10) calendars days with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to complete your application. If you previously submitted documentation you may call or visit our office to verify that we have these documents on file. Mail, e-mail or drop off: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766, ...@kauai.gov within 10 calendar days from filing this application.
- I acknowledge I have read and understood the above information.
Required Question