BUILDING INSPECTOR jobs in Kahului, HI

• Under supervision and following specific instructions, inspects various phases of the construction, alteration, and maintenance of residential and small commercial buildings, signs, swimming pools, and similar structures for compliance with provisions of the building and zoning codes and ordinances.
• Checks to see that work is performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Checks the quality of materials and the methods of construction for walls, floors, roofs, foundations, lathing, and plastering.
• Makes inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions, structural weaknesses or need for maintenance or repair.
• Looks for construction projects or alterations being performed without building permits.
• Checks the site location of buildings and structures for conformity with the requirements of codes and ordinances.
• Investigates complaints concerning dangerous building conditions, illegal alterations, illegal fence construction, and unprotected swimming pools.
• Issues stop work orders as directed.
• Keeps records of inspections made and scheduled and prepares reports.
• May receive and check requests for building permits.
• Provides routing information to owners, contractors, and others on building laws and regulations.

Training and Experience: 

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• two (2) years of experience in inspecting or supervising building construction, preparing and/or reading and applying building plans and specifications, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing.  (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at the time of hire).

Knowledge of:  standard practices, methods, materials, and tools used in building construction including empirical formulae of structural stability and safety standards.

Ability to:  learn requirements of building and zoning codes and ordinances for various types of buildings and structures and render decisions in conformity with codes and ordinances; recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction; read and interpret plans and specifications, building and zoning codes and apply them to specific cases; deal tactfully and effectively with interested parties and the public; express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; prepare comprehensive and accurate narrative reports.

Physical Requirements:  Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class 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.

Physical Effort Grouping:  Light

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification, 
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates,