Assistant Building Inspector - SR-16

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI

22d•$4,933•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects the construction, alteration, or maintenance of buildings and structures of limited size and scope for compliance with the provisions of building and zoning codes and ordinances and adherence to approved plans and specifications. This is a career ladder position, with the next level being Building Inspector, SR-19. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to advance. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies. Temporary appointments may lead to permanent conversion.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and three (3) years of experience in inspecting or supervising building construction work, of which one (1) year shall have been in building code enforcement work (regulatory agency).
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.
Ability to inspect construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures and render decisions in conformity with codes and ordinances.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, building and zoning codes and ordinances and apply them to specific cases.
Ability to deal tactfully with building contractors, workpersons, and the general public.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Meet health and physical condition standards necessary and proper to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series.

Responsibilities

Inspects the construction, alteration, and maintenance of residential and small commercial buildings, signs, swimming pools, and similar structures for compliance with building and zoning codes and ordinances.
Checks that work is performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
Checks the size and quality of materials and construction methods for walls, floors, roofs, structural steel work, foundations, lathing, and plastering.
Inspects swimming pools and bleachers for safety.
Inspects existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions, structural failures, or need for maintenance or repair.
Checks the location of buildings and structures for conformity with zoning codes and ordinances.
Investigates complaints concerning dangerous building conditions, illegal alterations, and illegal fence construction.
Issues stop work orders when necessary.
May gather evidence, facts, and witnesses for legal proceedings and assist in prosecuting violators.
Keeps records of inspections and prepares reports.
Serves on the counter for processing building permits.
Provides information to owners, contractors, and others on building laws and regulations.
May assist higher-level inspectors in inspecting large and complex multi-storied buildings.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include 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.