Here's what our diverse and talented workforce has to say...
Micah Miyaki
Fire Fighter, Kalihi Station
Honolulu Fire Department since 2016
"There is a lot of job satisfaction in helping saving a life."
Marci Tagawa
Regional Park Manager, Kaka’ako Region
Department of Parks and Recreation since 2010
"I really enjoy getting to know and serve the community, and also tapping into my own passions, such as hula and lei making, and sharing that with our residents."
Daniel Brieck
Civil Engineer, Wastewater Engineering Division
Department of Environmental Services since 2012
"This job is both challenging and dynamic, and I enjoy the people I work with."
Officer Cody Peer
HR Career Center, Recruitment & Exams Unit
Honolulu Police Department since 2014
"I wanted to help people, and I was ready for the challenge."
Isaac Hayashi
Civil Engineer, Water Resources Division,
Water Systems Planning Branch
Honolulu Board of Water Supply since 2012
"I’m fortunate to have good coworkers & bosses who are willing to share their time and expertise. We are really taken care of as we grow our careers."
Sergeant Jeffrey Kayo
HR Career Center, Recruitment & Exams Unit
Honolulu Police Department since 2013
"My passion is to help protect and serve our community."
Dustin Harbottle
Civil Engineer, Storm Water Quality Division
Department of Facility Maintenance since 2015
"My whole family has been in civil service, from my dad to my uncles, so I knew working for the public was what I wanted to do."
Mark Menard
Job Resource Specialist, American Job Center
Department of Community Services since 2017
"It’s rewarding to serve our community—the unemployed, underemployed, veterans and homeless—and help connect them with jobs. We are delivering services that truly affect their lives."
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