Job Details

Job Title

Inspection of Construction Projects

Job Description

Inspects various phases of a variety of construction projects, other than buildings, to assure compliance with plans, specifications and agreements of the work; authorizes deviations from plans and specifications during construction; and performs other related duties as required. There are two (2) immediate permanent full-time vacancies with the Department of Public Works - Engineering 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.

Examples of Duties

• Inspects new road construction and the resurfacing, reconditioning, patching, and realignment of roads.
• Checks sub-grades and the laying of base course.
• Inspects and tests various construction materials in the field, batching plants, or laboratory.
• Inspects the construction of highway structures such as box culverts, timber and/or concrete bridges.
• Checks grades and elevations to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Checks all concrete loads before pouring.
• Inspects pile driving, reinforced steel, drainage, roads, concrete reservoirs, sewer lines, and manhole construction.
• Makes concrete slump tests.
• Inspects street trenching and checks backfill.
• Meets with contractors, engineers and others concerning methods, procedures and material to be used in various phases of construction.
• Keeps records of labor, materials and equipment used.
• Makes estimates of work accomplished by contractors.
• Prepares reports.
• May supervise the work of subordinate inspectors.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

• graduation from high school, and
• four (4) years of experience which shall have included the inspection or supervision of workmanship and materials in construction work, 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: methods and practices used in the construction of projects such as highways, street, roads, pavements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, sanitary sewers, catch basins, concrete bridges, footings, pipelines, evacuations, and retaining walls; plans and specifications relating to a variety of construction projects; construction equipment and their proper use; mathematics; safety practices and procedures.

Ability to: read and interpret plans and specifications for construction projects; relate lines and grades indicated by survey stakes to construction jobs and check apparent discrepancies between stakes and plan of the project; determine quality of materials and workmanship through inspection and determine compliance with specifications; observe good construction practices and recognize deviations therefrom; make mathematical computations; make estimates of work accomplished by contractors; keep records; prepare reports; deal tactfully and effectively with contractors and the general public; understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

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, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and/or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.

Supplemental 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. ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number 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 and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: E-mail: jobs@hawaiicounty.gov