BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II - OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i, Department of Transportation, Airports Division at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, seeks qualified inspectors for building construction inspection work.

These roles involve inspecting materials, reading blueprints, maintaining detailed records, and preparing monthly progress reports under the supervision of a higher level inspector. A background in building trades and the ability to read instructions are required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of journey-level experience in the building construction trades, including knowledge of construction methods and safety practices.
• One (1) year of either building construction inspection work experience or supervisory work over a crew in the construction industry involving plans/specifications interpretation and quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure construction materials used; check methods and formwork and equipment for compliance with specifications.
• Accept or reject concrete forms, equipment, and materials based on approved plans and specifications.
• Keep detailed records of work and materials; prepare and submit routine inspection reports and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Reading/writing instructions

Arithmetic computations

Job description

Recruitment Number 25-0488

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Transportation, Airports Division at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Salary: $6,090 to $6,704 per month (SR-19, Step C to I). Salary includes 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 recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

This is the full performance level for building construction inspection work involving a broad range of inspection functions for a variety of construction operations, materials, and methods under varying conditions and requirements.

These positions inspect and measure construction materials used, and check methods employed in the construction at hand; inspect the erection of false work and concrete forms used; accept or reject concrete forms, construction equipment and materials based on specifications or modifications approved by a higher level inspector; keep detailed records of work completed and materials used; prepare and submit routine inspection reports as directed; prepare monthly progress reports concerning the construction project; and perform other related duties as assigned.

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.

Basic Experience/Education:

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.

General Experience:

• 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.

Specialized Experience:

• ONE (1) YEAR of either: A. Building construction Inspection work experience; or B. 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:

Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement.

Lift and Carry:

Some positions require the ability to lift and/or carry objects of varying weights with or without reasonable accommodation. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, may apply.

Federal Criminal History Records Check:

In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport, must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found \"not guilty by reason of insanity\", of a disqualifying criminal offense within 10 years from the date of the application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant's responsibility.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.