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Construction Inspector

Our Island, Our Future The Department of Planning and Permitting, Site Development Division, has four (4) vacancies for Construction Inspector. These positions are responsible for inspecting wastewater construction projects that involve the installation of sewer lines and appurtenances to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and work agreements. These positions independently inspects all phases of subdivision and frontage improvement construction, and other infrastructure projects involving streets, grading/grubbing/stockpiling and erosion control, trenching, flood control and drainage systems, sewer systems, storm water quality, traffic signs and markings, and ADA improvements in accordance with approved plans, specifications, permits, applicable City standards, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) (permit) requirements, and established codes, policies, and procedures. Operates a vehicle to and from various inspection sites. Special Working Conditions: Performs on-site field inspections and investigations which include: climbing ladders, descending into trenches, tanks and manholes; crawling through pipes; carrying, sampling, measuring and testing equipment; and walking on uneven or obstructed surfaces. Regular hours anticipated, but may require shift, evening, night, weekend, or holiday weekend to accommodate unusual problems or workload and construction schedules.

Applications must be submitted online at to be accepted. $6,090 per month (SR-19) salary includes $1,157 shortage differential Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your e-mail account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices; - check your spam folders; and - add ...@honolulu.gov and ...@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.

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. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may substitute for education. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: TWO (2) years of experience in inspecting or supervising construction work.

Examples of Qualifying Experience: Inspectors, superintendents, trades supervisors, working trade supervisors, etc. with experience of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Substitution: Any one of the following will substitute for the required experience:

1. An Associate's degree in architectural or engineering drafting from a regionally-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 a regionally-accredited college or university.
2. A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from a regionally-accredited college or university.

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit. Possession of a valid driver's license (type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.