HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I, II, III AND IV - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF KAUAI)

About the role

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current AND future vacancies as they occur at the Kauai District Office, Department of Transportation - Highways, State of Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• 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:
• Journey level experience in a construction trade. This experience must have required the ability to read and interpret blue-prints or plans.
• 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 State of Hawaii Engineering Aid III level position.
• 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. (Highway Construction Inspector II = 1 year; Highway Construction Inspector III = 2 years; Highway Construction Inspector IV = 3 years)
• Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii, at the time of appointment.

Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587-2145 for assistance.
• ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.
• TESTING INFORMATION: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service