REFUSE INSPECTOR I (SR-13) [2 vacancies]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu (Department of Environmental Services) is seeking two Refuse Inspectors I to ensure compliance of refuse collection operations across routes and facilities. You will inspect routes, investigate complaints, and assist with enforcement actions under close supervision.

The role requires reading and applying ordinances, communicating with residents and businesses, and maintaining accurate records with standard software tools.

Qualifications

• Two years of public-contact work experience, including interviewing or fact-finding.
• Knowledge of investigation, inspection, and interviewing methods and public relations.
• Ability to interpret, explain ordinances and regulations, and keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect refuse collection routes, bulky item setout areas, and disposal facilities for compliance with refuse and recycling requirements.
• Investigate complaints about refuse collection service, illegal dumping, and collection violations.
• Inspect and tag refuse carts containing improper materials.
• Assist higher-level inspectors with notices, citations, and supporting documentation.
• Explain refuse collection requirements and violation notices to residents and property managers.
• Maintain inspection and investigation records using computer software.
• Evaluate requests for additional refuse carts and changes in collection service under supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned for this position.

Skills

Investigation methods

Public relations

Inspection techniques

Ordinance interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THIS JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE ONCE 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED OR ON OCTOBER 17, 2026, 11:59 P.M., HAWAII STANDARD TIME (HST), WHICHEVER IS SOONER.

Help keep our communities clean and our refuse collection services running smoothly.

The Department of Environmental Services (ENV), Refuse Collection & Disposal Division, located at Kapolei Hale is hiring two (2) Refuse Inspectors I. Under close and immediate supervision, you will inspect refuse collection routes, investigate complaints and illegal dumping, and assist higher-level inspectors with enforcement activities.

What You Will Do

• Inspect refuse collection routes, bulky item setout areas, and disposal facilities for compliance with refuse and recycling requirements.


• Investigate complaints about refuse collection service, illegal dumping, and collection violations.


• Inspect and tag refuse carts containing improper materials.


• Assist higher-level inspectors with preparing violation notices, citations, correspondence, and supporting documentation.


• Explain refuse collection requirements and violation notices to residents, businesses, and property managers.


• Maintain inspection and investigation records using computer software.


• Evaluate requests for additional refuse carts and changes in collection service under close supervision.


• Perform other duties as assigned for this position.

Special Working Conditions

• Work Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.


• May require working nights and early morning hours.


• Drive to collection yards, illegal dump sites, and service request locations throughout the workday.

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! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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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 be substituted for education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Two (2) years of experience involving public contact, to include interviewing or other fact-finding activities.

Competencies and Skills Needed

• Knowledge of investigation, inspection, and interviewing methods and techniques; and principles and practices of public relations.


• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain ordinances, rules and regulations; make sound observations and judgments; collect and analyze field data and evidence; keep accurate records; justify and defend actions; deal tactfully and effectively with other government agencies, private and community organizations, as well as the public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use computer and standard office software.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (type 3/automobile).

If you qualify for the position, your name will be considered 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.