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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.


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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. 


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Temporary, Non-Civil Service Employment

See below for current contract opportunities available with the Board of Water Supply.


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Updated: 04/10/2025