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ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (SR-16) [3 vacancies]
City and County of HonoluluUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026
💰 $64,308/yr
About the role
Posting number: 009267
Department: Department of Environmental Services
Division: Wastewater Engineering & Construction
Job classification: ASST CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: Code Enforcement, Trades, Water Agency, Miscellaneous, Construction Trades
Summary
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"Be the Eyes Behind Every Successful Construction Project"
The Department of Environmental Services, Wastewater Engineering and Construction Division, is looking to fill three (3) Assistant Construction Inspector positions. The position inspects various phases of wastewater construction projects that involve the installation of sewer lines and appurtenances to assure compliance with plans, specifications, and other contractual agreements. The position also inspects work for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including but not limited to, those imposed by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
What You Will Do:
- Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Monitor construction activities including grading, paving, concrete, reinforcing steel, pile driving, and backfill.
- Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Verify completed work for contractor payments and project progress.
- Enforce contract compliance by documenting deficiencies and coordinating corrective actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work in field environments with exposure to construction and traffic hazards, electrical hazards, paint fumes, sewer treatment chemicals, sewage gases, and moving equipment.
- Perform physical field work, including climbing ladders, entering trenches, tanks, and manholes, crawling through pipes, carrying equipment, and walking on uneven terrain.
- May be required to travel to job sites using a City or personal vehicle.
- Regular work hours are anticipated; however, may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations.
- Serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
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Qualifications
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