Building Construction Inspector Iii - Hilo, Hawaii

Recruitment Number 26-0141

The current vacancy is with the 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.

Note:

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

This position assists an Engineer in the administration of building construction and other contracts; supervises inspectors of a lower grade; reviews plans and specifications; represents an Engineer during inspection of minor projects; and performs other related duties as assigned.

This position also performs inspections involving substantial complexities, for example of multi‑story or multi‑million‑dollar structures constructed by a variety of private builders. Works 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 and specifications. Inspects structures involving complex construction problems, such as installation and testing of sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems in large multistory, special‑purpose buildings.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization To Work Requirement
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Work experience which involved tasks that demonstrated the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly, and perform arithmetic computations.

TWO (2) YEARS of JOURNEY LEVEL experience in the building construction trades, which demonstrated knowledge of the full range of specialized knowledge, skills, abilities and practices used in such trades, including knowledge of building construction methods and materials and safety requirements and practices, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

TWO (2) YEARS of either:

• Building construction inspection work experience;
• Supervisory work experience, over a force of skilled trades workers in the building construction industry that involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting the quality of workmanship and materials for adherence to such plans and specifications.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described may apply.
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