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Featured 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.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & SCIENTIFIC
- None at this time.
CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLERICAL & ADMINSTRATIVE SUPPORT
- None at this time.
ENGINEERING
- NEW! Civil Engineer IV (EN-24)
- NEW! Civil Engineer V (EN-26)
- Electrical Engineer IV (EN-24)
- Engineering Student Intern II (Civil) (SR-15)
- NEW! Mechanical Engineer IV (EN-24)
MANAGERIAL & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
- Assistant Field Operations Manager (Assistant Program Administrator) (EM-07)
- Chief of Water System Operations (Program Administrator) (EM-08)
- Program Administrator (BWS - Field Operations) (EM-08)
- Water Quality Administrator (Program Administrator) (EM-08)
TECHNICAL, TRADES, MAINTENANCE, & INSPECTIONS
- NEW! Driver Improvement Coordinator I (SR-19)
- Engineering Support Technician I (SR-15)
- Fleet Mechanic I/II/III (BC-08/BC-10/BC-11)
- Lead Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic (WS-11)
- Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic (BC-11)
- Water Systems Operator II (F1-09)
TEMPORARY, NON-CIVIL SERVICE (CONTRACT) EMPLOYMENT
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)
About the Board of Water Supply
Established in 1929, the Board of Water Supply manages Oʻahu'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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The City and County of Honolulu is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Updated: 02/10/2026
Who Do I Contact If I'm Having Trouble With the Online Job Application?
For assistance with the online job application, please call the City Department of Human Resources at (808) 768-8536 during regular business hours (Monday thru Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays).
If you leave a voice mail message, please be sure to include the following information:
- your full legal name
- your telephone number (include area code)
- the title of the position you are applying for
- a BRIEF description of the difficulties you are encountering
Note: leaving a message will not extend the application deadline.
Why Does the City Position Information Differ from BWS’s Position Description?
The City & County of Honolulu recruits for applicants based on class specifications, which provides the standard by which positions are evaluated and allocated. They are broader and may generally provide the parameters for a group of positions. A position description describes the specific duties and responsibilities assigned to a position or job.
What are the Steps to Apply for a Job Opportunity?
- View open jobs by going to the Honolulu job openings page.
- Click on the job title you are interested in. The job title you select is linked to the official City and County announcement. Please note, the C&C’s position information may be different than the more specific BWS’s position description. After reviewing the job announcement, click on “Apply.”
- Log into your government jobs account, or create an account, and complete the application.
Where Can I Get an Application?
Job applications can only be found online at the City Department of Human Resources website at www.honolulu.gov/hr on its Job Opportunities page. Application forms will not be mailed or faxed. Applicants are responsible for checking the website for job announcements and submitting their application before the deadline.
Who Do I Call for More Information About a Particular Job Opportunity?
For more information about Board of Water Supply jobs, please call the BWS Human Resources Office at (808) 748-5160.
For other job opportunity-related questions, please call the City Department of Human Resources at (808) 768-8536 during regular business hours (Monday thru Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays).
When is the Application Deadline?
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. Hawaiʻi Standard Time on the closing date. The closing date can be found on the job announcement.
If a position is open for "CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT," it will remain open for as long as is necessary to seek a sufficient number of applicants and can be closed at any time without advance notice.
Where is the City Department of Human Resources and what are their hours?
The Honolulu Department of Human Resources is located on the 10th floor of the Fasi Municipal Building 650 South King Street, Honolulu HI 96814. Their office is open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, except holidays.