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Working to Protect, Conserve and Manage Oahu's Most Vital Resource since 1929
About the Board of Water Supply
Established in 1929, the Board of Water Supply manages Oahu's municipal water resources and distribution system. Its mission is to provide residents with safe and dependable water service at a reasonable cost. As a semi-autonomous agency of the City and County of Honolulu, the City Department of Human Resources handles recruitment for BWS permanent, civil service positions.
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Focus Forum on Workforce Development
November 11, 2022 -- As the world of work continues to evolve, the struggle to find good employees has become tougher than ever. Companies hoping to grow their teams in the coming months and years will need to adopt innovative new approaches to stay competitive when it comes to developing their workforce. As part of an ongoing Focus Forum discussion series, PBN brought together two leaders, including Michele Thomas, chief human resources officer at the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, to discuss career development, employee recruitment and retention.
Why work at the Board of Water Supply?
“I’m fortunate to have good coworkers and bosses who are willing to share their time and expertise. We are really taken care of as we grow our careers.”
Isaac Hayashi, Civil Engineer V
Water Systems Planning Branch, Water Resources Division
Joined in 2013 (10+ years)
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Featured BWS Opportunities
The BWS depends on dedicated, knowledgeable, and ethical employees to accomplish our mission of providing safe, dependable, and affordable drinking water across our island home. Each employee is as essential as the water we provide. Help us continue to serve our island community. Apply today! Select the job title to view more information and to complete the online application.
MANAGERIAL & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
- Assistant Field Operations Manager (Assistant Program Administrator) (EM-07) [1 vacancy]
- Chief of Water System Operations (Program Administrator) (EM-08) [1 vacancy] – Continuous
- Program Administrator (BWS - Field Operations) (EM-08) [1 vacancy]
- Water Quality Administrator (Program Administrator) (EM-08) [1 vacancy]
ENGINEERING
- Civil Engineer III (EN-22) [2 vacancies] - continuous
- Civil Engineer IV (EN-24) [2 vacancies]
- Civil Engineer V (EN-26) [4 vacancies]
- Electrical Engineer IV (EN-24) [1 vacancy]
- Engineering Student Intern II (Civil) (SR-15) [1 vacancy] – Continuous
- Mechanical Engineer IV (EN-24) [1 vacancy)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SCIENTIFIC
- There is none at this time.
CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLERICAL & ADMINSTRATIVE SUPPORT
- NEW! Customer Service Representative II (SR-11) [1 vacancy] - Applications must be submitted online in order to be accepted. This job posting will close on December 6, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
TECHNICAL, TRADES, MAINTENANCE, & INSPECTIONS
- Driver Improvement Coordinator I (SR-19)
- Engineering Support Technician I (SR-15)
- Lead Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic (WS-11) [2 vacancies]
- Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic (BC-11) [5 vacancies]
- Water Systems Operator II (F1-09) [2 vacancies] - Continuous
TEMPORARY, NON-CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
See below for current contract opportunities available with the Board of Water Supply.
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