Assistant Construction Inspector

Position Information

"Be the Eyes Behind Every Successful Construction Project"

The Department of Environmental Services, Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division, is looking to fill three (3) Assistant Construction Inspector positions. The position inspects various phases of wastewater construction projects that involve the installation of sewer lines and appurtenances to assure compliance with plans, specifications, and other contractual agreements. The position also inspects work for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including but not limited to those imposed by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

• Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor construction activities including grading, paving, concrete, reinforcing steel, pile driving, and backfill.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Verify completed work for contractor payments and project progress.
• Enforce contract compliance by documenting deficiencies and coordinating corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Work in field environments with exposure to construction and traffic hazards, electrical hazards, paint fumes, sewer treatment chemicals, sewage gases, and moving equipment.
• Perform physical field work, including climbing ladders, entering trenches, tanks, and manholes, crawling through pipes, carrying equipment, and walking on uneven terrain.
• May be required to travel to job sites using a City or personal vehicle.
• Regular work hours are anticipated; however, may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations.
• Serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.

Assistant Construction Inspector (SR-16) salary of $5,359 per month includes shortage differential.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by visiting https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Equivalent to a high school education. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

One (1) year of experience in inspecting or supervising construction work.

Inspectors, superintendents, trades supervisors, working trades supervisors, etc. with experience of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any one of the following will substitute for the required experience:

• An Associate's degree in architectural or engineering drafting from an accredited college or university; or in the Applied Trades, Architectural, Engineering and CAD Technologies, and Carpentry Technology programs at Honolulu Community College, or similar academic programs from an accredited college or university.
• A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university.

The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to…