Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number DOT-HWY-2022-13

This job posting is for the Kauai District , Highways Division, State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT).

Highway Construction Inspector I: $3,167 to $3,856 per month (SR-12, Step C to H).
Highway Construction Inspector II: $3,425 to $4,168 per month (SR-14, Step C to H).
Highway Construction Inspector III: $3,856 to $4,693 per month (SR-17, Step C to H).
Highway Construction Inspector IV: $4,168 to $5,072 per month (SR-19, Step C to H).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 2 0 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT - Highways Personnel Office by email at DOT.HWY-SP_esign@hawaii.gov before the closing of the DOT-HWY-2022-13 recruitment. The subject line of your email should include DOT-HWY-2022-13, HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I, II, III AND IV, LIHUE, KAUAI.

As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai'i, all qualified external candidates who have been given a conditional offer of employment must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. A final offer of employment is contingent upon passing the background check and verification of the prospective employee's vaccination status and/or approval of reasonable accommodation.

Please note that all external applicants not currently employed by the State of Hawaii as a permanent employee are subject to the COVID-19 vaccination policy and the completion of the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Acknowledgment form.

The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Duties Summary

The Highway Construction Inspector I: Inspects a particular phase of the construction of highways, to ascertain whether construction methods, practices and materials conform to plans and specifications, contracts, agreements and standard methods of work; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The Highway Construction Inspector II: Inspects various phases of highway construction to ascertain whether construction methods, practices and materials conform to plans and specifications, and standard methods of work; and resolves problems based on precedents or instructions and only refers problems to supervisors when such situations are not covered by precedents or are beyond the scope of instructions.

The Highway Construction Inspector III: Independently inspects all phases of the construction of highways and related structures for conformance with plans and specifications, contracts, agreements and standard methods of work.

The Highway Construction Inspector IV: Supervises and participates in inspecting all phases of the construction of highways and/or independently inspects a wide variety of highway and highway related construction projects; may train and supervise the work of lower-level inspectors; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Basic Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent; or work experience which involved tasks that demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling and arithmetic; ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; and the ability to write simply and directly.

General Experience: ONE (1) YEAR of work experience in one or a combination of A or B below:

A. Journey level experience in a construction trade. This experience must have required the ability to read and interpret blue-prints or plans.

B. Progressively responsible experience performing a variety of technical, non-professional engineering tasks under general supervision. This experience must have involved inspectional work and must be comparable to the Engineering Aid III level.

The Engineering Aid III performs a variety of routine technical, non-professional engineering tasks under general supervision.

Specialized Experience: For Highway Construction Inspector II, III and IV levels

Applicant must possess progressively responsible work experience in the inspection of phases of the construction of highways to ascertain whether construction methods, practices and materials conform to plans and specifications, contracts, agreements, and methods of work.

Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii, at the time of appointment.