SENIOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (SR-21)



Job Details

SENIOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (SR-21)
Employer

City and County of Honolulu

Salary

$4,081.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

124178

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

03/01/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Information

Supervises and participates in inspection work relating to the construction, repair and alteration of City and County owned buildings, or regularly and primarily performs the most difficult and complex inspections pertinent to the foregoing; authorizes deviations from plans and specifications; and performs other related duties as required.

Current Vacancy:
Duties include, but are not limited to, independently inspecting all phases of the construction, alteration, and repair of public structures and buildings, park and recreational facilities, and the renovation, restoration, and redesign of all City-related grounds and appurtenances of considerable scope and complexity to assure that the material, workmanship, and finished product are in compliance with plans, specifications, contractual documents, established standards, rules, regulations, and laws; provide technical advice in resolving complex problems; consults project issues with contractors and makes necessary decisions concerning discussing issues with contractors and subcontractors and making necessary decisions concerning code interpretations; monitoring the status of construction projects and maintaining its schedules; etc. 

Special Work Requirements:
Most of work is performed outside of a normal City office environment.  Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather and hazardous conditions at construction sites.  May be required to stand, walk and bend for extended periods of time.  If not provided City vehicle, employee is required to provide personal vehicle for regular job transportation and be compensated therefore at union contract price.

Additional Job Information

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.

**$4,081/month salary rate includes $190 shortage differential.**
***Subject to funding availability***


1) Only ONLINE applications will be accepted.  

2) Paper applications will NOT be accepted.

There is one vacancy with the Department of Design and Construction, Facilities Division.  This list may be used to fill future vacancies in this and/or other departments.
 
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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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) years of 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:
  1. 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 for up to two years of the required four years of experience in inspecting or supervising a variety of building construction work.
     
  2. A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university will substitute for up to three years of the required four years of experience in inspecting or supervising a variety of building construction work.
 
Verification Requirement:  If you have an applicable degree to substitute for the required experience, you must submit evidence of your education within 7 days of filing this application to receive credit. A reproduced copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal must be submitted in order to be given credit. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. Mail or drop off: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.

 
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience.

Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower grade.  Do NOT submit a copy of your resume or position description in lieu of providing detailed and complete information on your application form.


EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.

-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.

-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.

-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).

-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.

-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.

-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.

-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item

-- Child Care Center: The Early Education Center is conveniently located next to the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building. Contact the center directly for more information: (808)533-0004.

-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.

-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.

-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.

* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

01
As part of your application, please complete the Supplemental Questions for each position you have had which qualifies you for the position of Senior Building Construction Inspector (SR-21). The information provided on this form will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate "none." Do not submit resumes in place of completing this form.
  • Acknowledged
02
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Senior Building Construction Inspector (SR-21) position requires applicants to have the equivalent to graduation from high school.

However, if you have additional education, it may qualify you for a substitution, or additional credit towards your application. Please refer to the job posting for more information.

Verification Requirement: If you have an applicable degree, you must submit evidence of your education within 7 days of filing this application in order to receive credit. A reproduced copy of your diploma and/or transcript which shows the embossed seal must be submitted in order to be given credit. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. Mail or drop off: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Which statement below best describes your education?
  • I have a high school diploma, or the equivalent (e.g. GED).
  • I have 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.
  • I have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • I do not meet the education requirement.
03
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: The Senior Building Construction Inspector (SR-21) position also requires FIVE (5) years of 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: If you have an applicable degree, it may qualify you for a substitution for the required experience. Please refer to the job posting for more information.

Do you meet the experience requirement?
  • Yes, I meet the experience requirement and will be answering the following questions.
  • Yes, I meet the experience requirement after substituting my applicable degree for some of the required experience. I understand that I must submit verification of my degree in order to receive credit for the substitution.
  • No, I do NOT meet the experience requirement.
04
Please list ALL employment from the Work Experience section of your application where you performed duties in inspecting or supervising a variety of building construction work.

Include:
1) name of your employer;
2) your position title and compensation level;
3) the dates you held your position;
4) hours worked per week;
5) the number and title(s) of people you supervised; and
6) the name and title of your immediate supervisor.

Example:
A) ABC Construction
Construction Inspector
01/01 – 5/04
40 hours per week
No supervisory experience
John Smith, Owner.
05
For EACH position listed in Question #4, briefly describe the company you worked for and the department/division/section you worked in.
06
For EACH position you listed in Question #4, please describe your MAJOR duties and responsibilities, and indicate the amount of time you spent on each of these duties on a day-to-day basis or as a percentage of your overall duties.
07
For EACH position you listed in Question #4, describe in full detail your duties and responsibilities in INSPECTING building construction work. Please include the following in your explanation:
  1. The type of building construction work you inspected,
  2. How you inspected the construction work on the building, (e.g. what you looked for, the steps you performed as part of your inspectional duties, any codes or regulations that were applied, etc.),
  3. Your specific duties and responsibilities in inspecting workmanship and materials in building construction work,
  4. What you did with the findings from your inspections, and
  5. The amount of time you spent on inspecting building construction work as a part of your job, compared to your total workload.
08
For EACH position you listed in Question #4, describe in full detail your duties and responsibilities in SUPERVISING building construction work. Please include the following in your explanation:
  1. The type of building construction work you supervised,
  2. The number and titles of workers you supervised,
  3. Your specific duties and responsibilities as a supervisor,
  4. Your specific duties and responsibilities in supervising the workmanship and materials in the building construction work, and
  5. The scope and level of responsibility you had in assigning work to others and making decisions regarding the building construction work.
09
For EACH position you listed in Question #4, describe in full detail your duties and responsibilities in READING, INTERPRETING, and APPLYING BLUEPRINTS, PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS. Please include the following in your explanation:

  1. The type of blueprints, plans and specifications you have worked with,
  2. The scope, level and degree of responsibility you had in regards to applying the blueprints, plans and specifications, and
  3. If you worked independently or in collaboration with others to read, interpret, and apply the blueprints, plans and specifications (include the titles and levels of those you worked with).
10
For EACH position you listed in Question #4, describe in full detail your duties and responsibilities in MAKING ESTIMATES of how much work has been accomplished by contractors.
11
For EACH position you listed in Question #4, please describe in full detail the type of RECORDS or REPORTS you had to keep and write. Include in your explanation:
  1. The type of you records or reports you wrote,
  2. If the reports were handwritten or typed,
  3. Who the reports were for,
  4. If any, the type of computer programs you used in creating your reports (what program(s) you are familiar with, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.), and
  5. Any actions that were taken as a result of your records and reports.
12
For EACH position you listed in Question #4, describe in full detail your duties and responsibilities in DEALING DIRECTLY with the PUBLIC. Please include the following in your explanation:
  1. Who you interacted and dealt with (e.g. contractors, customers, vendors, etc.),
  2. The type of interaction you had with each group of people (e.g. Vendors - ordered supplies, discussed materials, etc.), and
  3. How often you interacted with each group of people.
13
For EACH position you listed in Question #4, describe any OTHER duties and responsibilities you performed in your position.

* Required Question

Employer
City and County of Honolulu
Address
650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone
(808) 768-8536
Website
http://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/

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