ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu seeks two Assistant Construction Inspectors (SR-16) for the Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division. The role inspects sewer construction phases, ensures conformity with plans, specs and regulations, and enforces contract requirements, with potential travel to sites and field work in varied environments.

Requirements include one year of inspection experience, high school-equivalent education or substitutions, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in inspecting or supervising construction work.
• Equivalent to a high school education. Education obtained outside the United States must be evaluated for US equivalence.
• Substitution: Associate's degree in architectural or engineering drafting or a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering may substitute required experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Position Information

"Be the Eyes Behind Every Successful Construction Project"

The Department of Environmental Services , Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division , is looking to fill two (2) 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).

What You Will Do

• 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.

Special Working Conditions

• 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!

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

Experience Requirement

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

Examples Of Qualifying Experience

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.

Substitution

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 request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Education Verification : Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

License Requirement

Possession of a valid driver's license (type 3/automobile), prior to appointment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.