SENIOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (SR-21) [2 vacancies]

  • City and County of Honolulu (HI)
  • Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Full Time

Position Information

Do you have experience inspecting or supervising building construction work?

Shift gears and become a City Building Inspector

The Department of Design and Construction, Facilities Division, is looking to fill twoSenior Building Construction Inspector positions. These positions independently inspect all phases of the construction of public structures and buildings, park and recreational facilities, the renovation, restoration, and redesign of all City-related grounds, etc.

Special Working Conditions: Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather and hazardous conditions at construction sites. May be required to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening as well as future vacancies for this job title.

Additional Job Information

Federal-to-Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative

This recruitment is being conducted under the City's Federal-to-Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative to connect job seekers with stable and rewarding careers at the City via an accelerated hiring process. All job seekers are welcome to apply. Qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be contacted to schedule an interview within 10 days of their application submission.

Applications must be submitted online at be accepted.

$6,481 per month (SR-21) salary includes $1,324 shortage differential

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

FIVE (5) yearsof experience in inspecting or supervising building construction work.

Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of standard practices, methods, processes and tools used in building construction, including standard formulae of structural stability and safety and the accepted safety standards; and methods of inspection and the basic principles of statistics and equilibrium as applied to heavy construction and the ability to apply proper building inspection methods; read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints; deal tactfully with building contractors and workers; and prepare reports and keep records.

Substitution:

  • 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 will substitute forup to two years of the required five years of experience in inspecting or supervising a variety of building construction work.

  • A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university will substitute for up to three years of the required five years of experience in inspecting or supervising a variety of building construction work.

Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your education in order to be given credit for the substitution. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Possession of an appropriatevaliddriver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.

Examination Process

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Education and Experience Evaluation................................100%

Job ID: 475853731
Originally Posted on: 5/5/2025

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