Assistant Building Inspector - SR-16

City of Santa Fe Springs; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

County of Hawai`i is seeking an Assistant Building Inspector to inspect and enforce building and zoning codes for small structures in Kailua-Kona. The role involves reviewing plans, ensuring construction aligns with specifications, and issuing correction orders as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma and several years of inspection experience, with at least one year in building code enforcement. A valid Hawaii driver’s license is required to file for the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and three years of inspecting or supervising building construction work, with at least one year in building code enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of building and zoning codes and ordinances.
• Ability to read plans, interpret specifications, and enforce regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings to ensure compliance with codes and approved plans.
• Check materials, methods of construction, and safety standards for compliance.
• Investigate hazardous conditions and enforce stop-work orders when necessary.
• Maintain records of inspections and provide information to owners and contractors.

Skills

Building inspection

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Duties Summary

Inspects the construction, alteration, or maintenance of buildings and structures of limited size and scope for compliance with the provisions of building and zoning codes and ordinances and adherence to approved plans and specifications; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Kailua-Kona.

This Assistant Building Inspector, SR-16 position is a career ladder position. The next level in the series is Building Inspector, SR-19, $4,933/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Inspects the construction, alteration, and maintenance of residential and small commercial buildings, signs, swimming pools, and similar structures for compliance with provisions of the building and zoning codes and ordinances.
• Checks to see that work is performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Checks the size and quality of materials and the methods of construction for walls, floors, roofs, structural steel work, foundations, lathing, and plastering.
• Inspects swimming pools and bleachers for safety.
• Makes inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions, structural failures, or need for maintenance or repair.
• Checks the location of buildings and other types of structures for conformity with the requirements of zoning codes and ordinances.
• Investigates complaints concerning dangerous building conditions, illegal alterations, and illegal fence construction.
• Issues stop work orders when necessary.
• May gather evidence, facts, and witnesses for legal proceedings and may assist in the prosecution of violators of building codes and ordinances.
• Keeps records of inspections made and scheduled and prepares reports.
• Serves on the counter for the processing of building permits.
• Provides information to owners, contractors, and others on building laws and regulations.
• May assist higher level inspectors in inspection of large and complex multi-storied buildings.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:

A Combination Of Education And Experience Substantially Equivalent To

• graduation from high school and
• three (3) years of experience in inspecting or supervising building construction work, of which
• one (1) year shall have been in building code enforcement work (regulatory agency).

License Requirement

• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire).

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Attach All Required Documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.)

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Knowledge of: the building and zoning codes and ordinances of the County of Hawai`i; standard practices, methods, materials, and tools used in building construction including empirical formulae of structural stability and safety; accepted safety standards; legal procedures involved in enforcing building and zoning codes and ordinances.

Ability to: inspect construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures and render decisions in conformity with codes and ordinances; recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction; read and interpret plans and specifications, building and zoning codes and ordinances and apply them to specific cases; deal tactfully with building contractors, workpersons, and the general public; maintain records and prepare reports.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Benefits of County Employment

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining. Please check out the benefits tab for additional information.

Supplemental Information

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification,
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.