Building Construction Inspector Iii - Kona, Hawaii

Recruitment Number 23-0445

Department of Accounting & General Services

Salary: $6,495 to $7,216 per month (SR-21, Step C to I). Salary includes Related Shortage Category Differential.

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

• Assist an Engineer in the administration of building construction and other contracts.
• Supervise inspectors of a lower grade.
• Review plans and specifications.
• Represent an Engineer during inspection of minor projects.
• Perform inspections involving substantial complexities, including multi‑story or multi‑million‑dollar structures.
• Work with the engineer‑in‑charge and builders to identify and correct deficiencies, interpret and explain State requirements, and resolve problems such as unauthorized deviations from approved plans.
• Inspect structures involving complex construction problems, such as installation and testing of sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems in large multistory, special purpose buildings.

• Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  Work experience that demonstrates the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly; and perform arithmetic computations.
• General
  
  Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of journey‑level experience in the building construction trades, demonstrating knowledge of the full range of specialized knowledge, skills, abilities and practices used in such trades, including building construction methods and materials, safety requirements and practices, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Specialized Experience (two years): Either
  
  A. Building construction inspection work experience; or
  
  B. Supervisory work experience over a force of skilled trades workers in the building construction industry, involving responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting the quality of workmanship and materials.
• Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Lift and Carry: Must be able to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements may apply.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodations, please call . The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.