Job Details

Plumbing Inspector

The County of Hawai`i is hiring for two immediate vacancies in the Department of Public Works-Building Division. Positions are available in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, HI. This eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list.

Salary: $52,656.00 Annually.

Job Type: Permanent & Temporary Positions

Location: Future vacancies with immediate vacancies in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, HI

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school, and
• Three (3) years of experience in inspecting or supervising plumbing installation work, and
• Possession of a current State of Hawai'i Master Plumber or Journeylevel Plumber license at the time of filing (scan and attach a copy of your license to your application), and
• 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.

Knowledge of: the Hawai`i County Plumbing code, safety codes, and other pertinent ordinances relating to plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations in residential and small commercial and industrial buildings, standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the plumbing trade, basic principles of hydraulics as they apply to plumbing installations, operation and maintenance of standard office machines and equipment.

Ability to: inspect plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment and render decisions in conformity with pertinent codes and ordinances, recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction; read and interpret plans and specifications, and plumbing and sewer codes and ordinances and apply them to specific cases, deal tactfully with plumbing contractors, workers, and the general public, keep records and prepare reports, operate and maintain standard office machines and equipment, including electronic computer equipment and peripherals.

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 telecommuting, alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
• 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.

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript, a valid driver's license, a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/or certificates, 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. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.