Salary
$3,333.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
044267
Department
Department of Planning & Permitting
Division
Site Development
Opening Date
08/23/2026
Closing Date
8/29/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Information
Turn Your Customer Service Skills into a New Career
Let us guide you through our System
Do you enjoy helping people and explaining information in a way that is easy to understand? The City and County of Honolulu is looking for a Drafting Technician I to join the Department of Planning and Permitting, Site Development Division, Wastewater Branch. In this role, you'll learn about Honolulu's sewer system and construction requirements while assisting the public with questions about sewer plans, permits, and construction requirements. You'll also help maintain sewer system maps and records and support projects through office and field assignments.
What You Will Do:
Assist the public with questions regarding sewer construction requirements and the interpretation of sewer plans.
Issue Sewer Connection Permits and prepare work orders and sketches as required.
Receive complaints and prepare work orders for required investigations.
Assist with preparing record maps of the Municipal Sewer System for the general public.
Intake, record, and file incoming construction plans.
Special Working Conditions:
Occasional exposure to traffic hazards.
Career Progression:
There is room for career growth as you work to progressively advance in this job series from a Drafting Technician I up to a Drafting Technician V, with opportunity to compete for promotion to the supervisory Drafting Technician VI position. Opportunity to progress up the career ladder and/or qualify for other higher-level positions will depend on satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills.
The Career progression is as follows:
Class Title Salary Range Current Pay
Drafting Technician I SR-09 $3,333
Drafting Technician II SR-11 $3,606
Drafting Technician III SR-13 $3,900
Drafting Technician IV SR-15 $4,221
Drafting Technician V SR-17 $4,563
Drafting Technician VI (supervisory) SR-19 $4,933
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 now to turn your customer service skills into a new career serving Honolulu's community.
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 with courses in mathematics and mechanical drawing. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED:
Mathematics, including basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
Drafting nomenclature and conventional symbols
Basic drafting techniques
Sources of information related to the area of assignment
Use of drafting instruments and equipment
Freehand lettering
Creating simple tracings and drawings to specified scale
Making simple computations using logarithmic tables
Applying procedures, practices, and policies related to the area of assignment
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy 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: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Employees may earn 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 are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) 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. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
- All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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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 you've 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 is defined as post-bachelor's degree, non-clerical work typically involving independent analytical work that included solving complex (non-routine) problems, writing reports, and interpreting and applying technical materials.
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., driver's 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.
I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
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CLASSES TAKEN
Indicate which of the following math and mechanical drawing courses you completed (check off all that apply).
Mechanical Drawing
Technical Drawing
Drafting
General Mathematics
Pre-Algebra
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Other
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OTHER CLASSES
If you checked "Other" above, indicate the course title(s) you completed.
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COURSE LEVEL
For EACH course title (Mechanical Drawing, General Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, etc.) selected in Question #2, indicate whether you completed the course at the high school, technical school, or college level.
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SOFTWARE
I am proficient in the use of the following software programs (check off all that apply).
Access
AutoCAD
Dbase
Excel
GIS - Arc Info
Lotus 1-2-3
MS Word
Outlook
Power Point
Word Perfect
None of the above
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DRAFTING EXPERIENCE
Although not required to qualify for this position, if you have any computer aided drafting design (CADD) or manual drafting experience (e.g., ink and pencil), please list the experience in the Work Experience section of your application as well as below. For each position where you performed CADD or manual drafting work, provide a DETAILED and COMPLETE description of your CADD or manual drafting experience and include how long you have been performing these duties.
If you do not have this type of experience, indicate N/A.
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/
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