Building Construction Inspector - Wailuku​/Kahului, Maui Ohhi

Recruitment Number OHHI-25119

Recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH‑HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process and fast‑tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai’i.

Applications will be reviewed for legal authorization to work in the U.S. and will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review.

Salary: $5,359 to $5,944 per month (SR‑16, Step C to I). Salary includes Shortage Category Differential.

Note:

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

This position independently inspects the construction of buildings and structures of simple design to determine whether construction methods, practices, materials and workmanship conform to the provisions of contracts, agreements, plans and specifications; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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, comprehend and understand oral and written instructions, write simply and directly, and perform arithmetic computations. Graduation from high school, or equivalent, may be substituted for the work experience.
• 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 knowledge of building construction methods and materials, safety requirements and practices, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Substitution Allowed
  Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808‑587‑0936 for assistance.

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in‑person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, citizenship and other requirements, reasonable accommodation, veterans preference, examination requirements, and the State Recruiting Office’s levels of review, please see the relevant state websites.