Building Inspector - SR-19

County of Hawai`i; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements (4-10)

Vacation time up to 21 days/yr

Sick leave up to 21 days/yr

13 paid holidays/yr

Tuition Reimbursement Program

EAP and other leaves

Job summary

County of Hawai`i is seeking a full-time Building Inspector in Kailua-Kona to inspect and enforce building and zoning codes across multi‑storied buildings and structures. You will verify plans, materials, and methods, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and safety standards.

The role requires high school graduation and 4 years in building construction inspection, including 2 years in code enforcement, plus a valid Hawaiʻi driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school;
• Four (4) years of experience in inspecting or supervising building construction;
• Two (2) years in building code enforcement work (regulatory agency);
• Possession of a valid State of Hawaiʻi driver's license (Class 3) at time of filing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures for compliance with building and zoning codes and approved plans.
• Check size/quality of materials and methods of construction for walls, floors, roofs, foundations, and more.
• Inspect swimming pools and bleachers for safety.
• Identify hazardous conditions and needed repairs.
• Investigate complaints about dangerous conditions or illegal alterations.
• Issue stop-work orders when necessary.
• Maintain records, schedules, and prepare reports.
• May review building permit applications and provide information on building laws.

Skills

Knowledge of building codes and ordin.

Plan reading & interpretation

Inspection and enforcement

Record keeping & reporting

Communication with stakeholders

Education

High school diploma

4 years inspection/supervision in building construction

2 years building code enforcement experience

Job description

Inspects the construction, alteration, or maintenance of buildings and structures, including multi-storied buildings, for compliance with the provisions of building and zoning codes and ordinances and for 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.

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.

• Inspects the construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures, including multi-storied buildings.
• 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 pool and bleachers for safety.
• Makes inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions, structural failures, or need for maintenance or repair.
• Looks for construction projects or alterations being performed without building permits.
• Checks the location of buildings and other types of structures for conformity with the requirements of zoning ordinances.
• Investigates complaints concerning dangerous building conditions and illegal alterations.
• Investigates complaints on illegal fence construction.
• Issues stop-work orders when necessary.
• May gather evidence, facts, and witnesses for legal proceedings and assists in the prosecution of violators of building codes and ordinances.
• Keeps records of inspections made and scheduled and prepares reports.
• May receive and review applications for building permits.
• Provides information to owners, contractors, and others on building laws and regulations.

Training and Experience

• graduation from high school, and
• four (4) years of experience in inspecting or supervising building construction, of which
• two (2) years 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.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

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

The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• 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.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.