Building Construction Inspector I, II - Construction Management Section

Job Posting

The Hawaii State Department of Education is currently offering a position for a Building Construction Inspector II. Applications are also being accepted for Building Construction Inspector I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range : $4,388.00 to $4,933.00 per month.

Location : Facilities Development Branch.

Job Type : Various, 12-month.

Job Number : 2023-02945P.

District / Complex Area : Classified / OSFSS.

Opening Date : 03 / 16 / 2024.

Description

The authorized level of the position is Building Construction Inspector II. Applications are being accepted down to the Building Construction Inspector I in the event of recruiting difficulties. Salary Range : $4,388.00 per month for Building Construction Inspector I, $4,933.00 per month for Building Construction Inspector II.

Examples Of Duties

1. Inspects and measures construction materials used, and checks methods employed in the construction at hand;

2. Inspects the erection of false work and concrete forms used;

3. Accepts or rejects concrete forms, construction equipment and materials, based on specifications or modifications approved by a higher-level inspector;

4. Keeps detailed work-completed and materials-used records;

5. Prepares and submits routine inspection reports, as directed; and

6. Prepares monthly progress reports concerning the construction project.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement : Graduation from high school. One year of any work experience requiring the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions or a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for graduation from high school.

Experience Requirements : Except for the substitutions provided for below, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience in the quantities shown : 2 years for Building Construction Inspector I and 3 years for Building Construction Inspector II.

Specialized Experience : Experience in the building construction trades which required the knowledge of building construction methods and materials, safety requirements and practices, inspection of the quality of the construction materials and workmanship, and the reading of plans and specifications.

Substitution of Training for General Experience : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering or architecture may be substituted for the two years of Specialized Experience required.

Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such type, quality, scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he is being considered. License Requirement : Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Salary : The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable. Requirements : Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Temporary Assignment : Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below : A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report; A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his / her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm / yy to mm / yy), his / her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or, Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents : Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Information about Temporary Positions : Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday : New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Benefits

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits :

• Holidays : You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation : Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave : Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance : If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance : The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• 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.
• Retirement Plan : The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA) : If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation : The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several 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.
• Workers' Compensation : If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• 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 is intended as a general summary of