Salary: $7,568.00 - $8,855.00 Monthly
Location : Oahu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 081267
Department: Department of Environmental Services
Division: Refuse Collection & Disposal
Opening Date: 10/11/2026
Closing Date: 10/17/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position InformationServing Our Community, One Collection at a TimeThe
Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is looking to hire a
Refuse Collection Administrator in Kapolei. Under the general direction of the Chief and Assistant Chief, this position is responsible for discharging the functions of the Refuse Collection Branch and plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities of an island-wide system of refuse, recycling, bulky items, and dead animal collection services.
What You Will Do- Direct the daily operations of the Refuse Collection Branch which encompass refuse, recycling, bulky item, and dead animal collection and equipment and base yard maintenance.
- Assist the Chief and Assistant Chief in formulating policies on refuse collection and sets goals and objectives. Review, evaluate and analyze refuse collection programs and services, work procedures, performance standards, rules and regulations and make recommendations for improvements.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate programs for training, work, orientation, motivation, morale, discipline, evaluation and promotion.
- Make recommendations for the selection and hiring of personnel, perform employee performance evaluations, and participate in the review of various disciplinary, commendation, and other personnel actions.
- Represent the division for meetings with union stewards and union agents to resolve refuse collection work problems.
- Prepare the Refuse Collection Branch's operating budget requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
***Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.*** 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
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
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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 an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or a related field.
Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
For example:
1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
2. Four (4) years of work experience involving operational oversight and coordination of refuse collection activities (i.e., Refuse Collection Supervisor, Refuse Collection Superintendent, or equivalent) may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:Four (4) years of
professional administrative experience in directing a large refuse collection or similar operations involving extensive utilization and coordination of personnel, fleet and equipment.
Applicable Skills Required
- Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision, administration, and labor-management; methods and practices of refuse collection; laws and ordinances pertaining to the collection and disposal of refuse; the operation, care, maintenance and economical utilization of trucks and other motorized equipment; and safety regulations/precautions.
- Ability to: plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of a large number of subordinates; evaluate and prepare authoritative recommendations relating to operations, organization, and procedures; understand, interpret and apply labor relations principles, laws, rules and regulations, and provisions of collective bargaining agreements; prepare and justify budget estimates; resolve complaints; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; and deal tactfully and effectively with employees and the public.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, prior to appointment.
Examination ProcessIf 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: 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:
To view additional information, please visit our 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 & INSTRUCTIONSWhen 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 refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
- 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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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTThe Refuse Collection Administrator position requires applicants to have equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or a related field.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
Do you meet this education requirement?
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTIn addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must also have
FOUR (4) years of
professional administrative experience in directing a large refuse collection or similar operations involving extensive utilization and coordination of personnel, fleet and equipment.
Do you meet this experience requirement?
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DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYERFor each position where you have professional administrative experience in directing a large refuse collection operation, provide a
brief description of the organization and department you worked in. As part of your description, please include the following:
a) the employer and your position title;
b) the type of organization (e.g., government, private, etc.) and description of the major goals and functions of the organization;
c) the size of the organization (approximate number of employees) and what the major departments/divisions are within the organization;
d) a description of the major functions of the division/department you worked in;
e) the level/rank of your position within your division/department; and
f) the title of your immediate supervisor.
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REFUSE COLLECTION OPERATIONDescribe your professional administrative experience in
directing a large refuse collection or similar operations involving extensive utilization and 
