BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III - KAUAI

Job Posted 2/28/2025
State of Hawaii
Colorado Springs, HI 96813-2437
United States
Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Island of Kauai
Job Type: Various
Job Number: OHHI-25037
Department: Various
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number OHHI-25037

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Accounting & General Services in Lihue, Kauai.
This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.
Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.
Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.
The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Salary: $6,481 to $7,056 per month (SR-21, Step C to I). Salary includes Shortage Category Differential.

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.
Duties Summary
This position assist an Engineer in the administration of building construction and other contracts; supervise inspectors of a lower grade; review plans and specifications; and represent an Engineer during inspection of minor projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

This position also performs inspections involving substantial complexities, e.g. inspects various aspects of multi-story and or multi-million-dollar structures that are constructed by a variety of private builders. Works with the engineer- in -charge and builders to identify and ensure correction of deficiencies, to interpret and explain State requirements, and to resolve problems such as unauthorized deviations from approved plans and specifications. Inspects structures involving complex construction problems, e.g. the installation and testing of complex and sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems in a large multistory, special purpose building.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Experience/Education: Work experience which involved tasks that demonstrated the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; write simply and directly, and perform arithmetic computations.

General Experience: TWO (2) YEARS of JOURNEY LEVEL experience in the building construction trades, which demonstrated knowledge of the full range of specialized knowledge, skills, abilities and practices used in such trades, including knowledge of building construction methods and materials and safety requirements and practices, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Specialized Experience: TWO (2) YEAR of either:
A. Building construction inspection work experience; or
B. Supervisory work experience, over a force of skilled trades workers in the building construction industry that involved responsibility for interpreting plans and specifications and inspecting the quality of workmanship and materials for adherence to such plans and specifications.

Lift and Carry: Applicants must be able to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and 70 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck).

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, may apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Other Information
The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information 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 or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.
Paid Holidays

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation

You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
Paid Sick Leave

You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
Other Leaves

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance

The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Premium Conversion Plan

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Transportation Benefits

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security

As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Promotions & Transfers

For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education

The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses

The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Incentive & Service Awards

The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii's Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised 01/13
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RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY)Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation.
What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii?
  • State Recruiting Office
  • Job Announcement Posting (Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office)
  • Job Fairs
  • Consolidated Theatres
  • TheBus
  • Shopping Mall Advertisements
  • Print Advertisements
  • Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.)
  • Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)
  • SkillBridge Program
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
  • Governmentjobs.com
  • Internships
  • Other

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete.

You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the professional duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development - 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor - Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above.

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued)
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified.

In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position
Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.

Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above.

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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement.
  • I acknowledge I have accessed the link provided, and have read, understand, and agree to all the above.

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LIFTING AND CARRYING
This position requires lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and 70 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck).Do you wish to be considered for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

06

BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
  • Yes
  • No

07

GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you have TWO (2) YEARS of JOURNEY LEVEL experience in the building construction trades as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
  • Yes
  • No

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT, continuedIf you answered "YES" to the question above, from the list below, select ALL the trades you have actual work experience in (not work you performed around your home).
  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpentry
  • Electrical
  • Masonry
  • Painting
  • Plumbing
  • Welding
  • Other trades
  • I do not have Journey Level work experience in any of these areas.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT, continued
If you answered "No", to the question above, write "None" and proceed to the next question. If you answered "YES", identify each employer from the Work Experience section of your application that you would like us to consider and provide the following information. Treat each change in employer or position separately.

The information for each employer should include:
A. Name of Employer - Your Official Job Title,- Completed dates of Employment (Start MONTH/YEAR to End MONTH/YEAR)- HOURS worked PER WEEK.
B. Description of this employer, services provided and clientele served.

C. Which department or section did you work in? What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities?

D. Describe your experience if any, with this employer in the following trades. Include your specific role, the steps you took and relevant examples. Treat each trade separately. If you have no experience in a particular trade, write "none".
  1. Air conditioning;
  2. Carpentry;
  3. Electrical;
  4. Masonry;
  5. Painting;
  6. Plumbing;
  7. Welding;
  8. Other trades (describe).
E. Describe how your duties in this position demonstrated your knowledge and ability in each of the following areas. Include your specific role and the steps you took, and provide relevant examples. Treat each area separately.
  1. Knowledge of building construction methods and materials;
  2. Knowledge of safety requirements and practices;
  3. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
F. Which best describes your skill level with this employer. Indicate the date (month/year) you attained this skill level, and specify in which trade(s).
  1. Apprentice/helper;
  2. Journeyworker;
  3. Foreman or higher.
NOTE: Be specific and complete in your responses. We do not make assumptions.

A resume or copied/pasted summary paragraph in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely/properly may not provide sufficient information and will be rejected.
10

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Do you possess TWO (2) YEARS of Building Construction Inspection or supervisory work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?
  • Yes
  • No

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT, continued
If you answered "No", to the question above, write "None" and proceed to the next question.

If you answered "YES", identify each employer from the Work Experience section of your application that you would like us to consider and provide the following information. Treat each change in employer or position separately.

The information for each employer should include:
A. Name of Employer,- Your Official Job Title,- Completed dates of Employment (Start MONTH/YEAR to End MONTH/YEAR)- HOURS worked PER WEEK.
B. Description of this employer, services provided and clientele served. (If the employer listed above is the same employer listed in question 8.A., and your response to this question is the same as question 8.B., skip and proceed to the next question.)

C. What was the primary function of your position? What were your major duties and responsibilities? Describe the specific tasks you performed.

D. Describe your Building Construction Inspection experience if any, with this employer in each of the following areas. Include your specific role, the steps you took, and relevant examples.
  1. Describe the construction projects you typically inspected. Include the size (e.g., single or multi-story, one or several separate buildings, single or multi-phased, etc.); the type of construction (e.g., wooden, concrete, steel, combination, etc.); overall budget; and approximate number of contractors, subcontractors, and workers involved.
  2. Were you responsible for inspecting the entire project or specific phases of the project (e.g., electrical, plastering, etc.)
  3. How did you gain your inspection knowledge in this trade/area? How did you know what to look for? What did your inspections entail?
  4. What did you do if you found non-compliance?
  5. Which of the following (a - c) best describes the scope of your usual inspection responsibility? Choose one and explain:
    1. Assisted in the inspection of projects;
    2. Independently inspected one phase or one project; or
    3. Independently inspected several separate projects at a time.
  6. Which of the following best describes your primary contacts ? Choose one and explain:
    1. Worked primarily with an on-site job supervisor;
    2. Worked primarily with a contractor; or
    3. Worked with project engineer(s), architect(s), and project representative(s).
  7. Did this employer use another company or person other than yourself to inspect its construction projects ? If yes, how were your duties and responsibilities different from theirs?
NOTE: Be specific and complete in your responses. We do not make assumptions.

A resume or copied/pasted summary paragraph in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely/properly may not provide sufficient information and will be rejected.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/ SUPERVISORY APTITUDE, continued
Describe in your SUPERVISORY duties, if any with this employer. Include the following information.
  1. Date (month/year) you became a supervisor, and specify the trade(s) you supervised
  2. Number and job titles of the positions you supervised.
  3. Describe your supervisory experience in the following areas (a - c). Include your specific role, the steps you took, and relevant examples:
    1. Interpreting plans and specifications;
    2. Inspecting workmanship and materials used, including what specifically you were looking for; and
    3. Other supervisory duties.
F. What was the job title and general background of your supervisor?

G. How did your duties and authority differ from those of your supervisor?

NOTE: Be specific and complete in your responses. We do not make assumptions.

A resume or copied/pasted summary paragraph in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely/properly may not provide sufficient information and will be rejected.
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or Architecture; or excess Specialized Experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements?

From the options below, select the one that applies to you.
In order to receive credit, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not recently done so.
  • Yes, I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or Architecture (and i have attached it to my application/profile)
  • Yes, I have excess Specialized Experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
  • I am not using the substitution.

Required Question