MEDIA RELEASE

The County of Hawaii will open recruitment for the position of Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator at midnight Sunday, June 16.

Electronic applications will be accepted at http://jobs.co.hawaii.hi.us

The Civil Defense Agency administrator is responsible for county civil defense programs under the direction of the mayor, including the development and maintenance of plans for the operation of government and related agencies in times of emergencies.

The administrator also coordinates programs with agencies of federal and state governments.

Retired Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira has been serving as acting Civil Defense administrator since Jan. 9, and will remain in that role until a permanent administrator is selected.