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The Honolulu Board of Water Supply is on YouTube!  Visit http://www.youtube.com/user/HonoluluBWS to explore our YouTube Channel and view online videos covering BWS events as well as our public service announcements.  If you're a YouTube member, click on the  button to receive immediate updates when new videos are added.

Let us know what you think about our new video channel by sending us a YouTube comment/message or by emailing contactus@hbws.org.

Job Opportunities

The following is a list of the jobs currently available at the Board of Water Supply.  Click on the job title to view more information about the job and to apply.

Continuous Recruitment

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For more information on City and County of Honolulu jobs go to www.honolulu.gov and click on On-line Services for:

For individuals who do not have access to their own personal computer, visit the City & County of Honolulu's Department of Human Resources at:

Fasi Municipal Building
650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96814
Hours:  7:45 am. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, except holidays

Two online computers are available at this site from 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Monday - Friday, except holidays

GPS Data Collection

Updated: 3/11/2010

Honolulu Board of Water Supply collects GPS data:

Have you ever seen someone with a BWS shirt and yellow backpack with a strange antenna sticking out?  Don't be alarmed, more than likely it's the Honolulu Board of Water Supply's (BWS) consultant from Woolpert Inc. collecting Global Positioning System (GPS) data!  

The BWS has hired a consultant to collect GPS data and other attribute information for BWS fire hydrants, valves and water meters around the island. This information will help ensure that you receive the best service that you expect from the BWS!

GPS data collection is occurring in the areas shown in red while green indicates completed areas. The GPS Area numbers signify the order in which the data will be collected. As you can see in the enlarged picture, the GPS data collection will continue clock-wise around the island to approximately the Ward Avenue area.  Currently the BWS consultants are not collecting GPS data, they may continue sometime in the future.  Please check back with this website to see when and where they will be collecting GPS data next.

(Click on the island of Oahu for a larger, updated picture)

The people collecting the GPS data should be wearing an orange BWS shirt, have a BWS photo identification and carry a letter from the Manager describing what they are doing. In the performance of their duties, the Woolpert Inc. staff will be working within the public right-of-way possibly near your property. It is not the intent of anyone to trespass, disturb or encroach upon your private property.

Should you have any questions or concerns about the work that the Woolpert Inc. staff is performing please contact Ellen Hirayama, HBWS, Technical Engineering Projects Branch, Information Technology Division at 748-5251 or by e-mail at:  ehirayama@hbws.org.

BWS Farrington Projects

The Board of Water Supply (BWS) is working on vital water main replacement projects along Farrington Highway to replace a transmission main that carries approximately 60% of the drinking water into the Leeward Coast.  We understand that Farrington Highway is the sole artery for the Leeward community, so we have created this web page to provide weekly project and traffic updates. 

Additionally, you can call 748-5310 to get weekly voice recordings with the information.  If you have further questions about this construction project, please call the BWS construction section at 748-5730.  We appreciate the community's patience and understanding as we work on these critical water system improvement projects.

PROJECT AND TRAFFIC UPDATES
Week of August 30, 2010

Please be advised of the following modifications and lane closures, observe all construction traffic signs, traffic signals, expect delays, and drive with caution.

Part 1, Phase B (Black Rock to Aliinui Drive) - Night Work

  • Working area:
    • On Farrington Highway between Piliokoe Stream and Kahe Power Plant.
  • Lane Closures: 
    • Both westbound lanes will be closed between the main entrance to the Kahe Power Plant and about 100 yards past the plant.
  • Contraflow:
    • Eastbound lanes will be contraflowed to allow one westbound and one eastbound lanes during regular construction hours.
    • Special duty police officers will be on hand to assist the contractor and help to direct traffic flow.
  • Type of work:  Relocating manholes.
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
  • Project Completion Date:  March 2011, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PROJECT MAPS

Questions, concerns or comments?  E-mail farringtonprojects@hbws.org.

BWS North Shore Project

The Board of Water Supply (BWS) is working on a vital water main replacement project along Kamehameha Highway to replace an aging 8-inch water main between Pupukea Road and Kahae Road.  The main being replaced was originally installed in 1959.  In some areas, the main will be upgraded to a 16-inch main to increase system capacity for North Shore residents.  The purpose of this project is to ensure continued access to a safe and dependable water supply for the North Shore community now and into the future.  We understand that Kamehameha Highway is the sole artery for the North Shore community, so we have created this web page to provide project and traffic updates.

Additionally, you can call 748-5350 to get voice recordings with project information.  If you have further questions about this construction project, please call the BWS construction section at 748-5730.  We appreciate the community's patience and understanding as we work on this critical water system improvement project.

PROJECT AND TRAFFIC UPDATES

Please be advised of the following modifications and lane closures, observe all construction traffic signs, traffic signals, expect delays, and drive with caution.

Kamehameha Highway WSI Part IV, Sunset Beach (Pupukea Road to Kahae Road)

  • Working area:
    • On Kamehameha Highway between Pupukea Road and Puula Road.
  • Lane Closures:
    • The makai lane of Kamehameha Highway will be closed between the Pupukea Road intersection and Puula Road.
  • Contraflow:
    • When the contractor is working on Kamehameha Highway, traffic will be contraflowed.
    • One special duty police officer is posted at each end of the lane closure to help direct traffic flow.
  • Type of work:  Excavation and installation of the new 16-inch waterline on Kamehameha Highway from Pupukea Road intersection and Puula Road intersection towards Sunset beach. 
  • Working Hours:  Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Background Information

  • Installing 8 and 16-inch water mains on Kamehameha Highway from Pupukea Road and Kahae Road.
  • Started in March 2010.
  • Anticipated completion of the project is February 2011, pending weather and any other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Contractor:  BCP Construction of Hawaii, Inc.
  • Questions, concerns or emergency, contact BCP Construction at 841-4574 or BWS Construction Section at 748-5730.


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Questions, concerns or comments?  E-mail contactus@hbws.org.

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