Building Inspector - SR-19

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

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects the construction, alteration, or maintenance of buildings and structures, including multi-storied buildings, for compliance with the provisions of building and zoning codes and ordinances and for adherence to approved plans and specifications; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building 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.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, and four (4) years of experience in inspecting or supervising building construction, of which two (2) years 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.
Knowledge of the building and zoning codes and ordinances of the County of Hawai`i.
Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, and tools used in building construction including empirical formulae of structural stability and safety.
Knowledge of accepted safety standards.
Knowledge of legal procedures involved in enforcing building and zoning codes and ordinances.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Inspects the construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and structures, including multi-storied buildings.
Checks the size and quality of materials and the methods of construction for walls, floors, roofs, structural steel work, foundations, lathing, and plastering.
Inspects swimming pool and bleachers for safety.
Makes inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions, structural failures, or need for maintenance or repair.
Looks for construction projects or alterations being performed without building permits.
Checks the location of buildings and other types of structures for conformity with the requirements of zoning ordinances.
Investigates complaints concerning dangerous building conditions and illegal alterations.
Investigates complaints on illegal fence construction.
Issues stop-work orders when necessary.
May gather evidence, facts, and witnesses for legal proceedings and assists in the prosecution of violators of building codes and ordinances.
Keeps records of inspections made and scheduled and prepares reports.
May receive and review applications for building permits.
Provides information to owners, contractors, and others on building laws and regulations.

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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement.
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)
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.