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

Posting number: DOT-HWY-2026-09

Department: Transportation - Highways

Job classification: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR IV (SR-19)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Trades, Transportation

Summary

Recruitment Number DOT-HWY-2026-09

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

Highway Construction Inspector I: $4,537 to $5,057 per month (SR-12, Step C to I).
Highway Construction Inspector II: $4,931 to $5,483 per month (SR-14, Step C to I).
Highway Construction Inspector III: $5,603 to $6,184 per month (SR-17, Step C to I).
Highway Construction Inspector IV: $6,090 to $6,704 per month (SR-19, Step C to I). 
Salaries include Shortage Category Differential 

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

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of State of Hawaii Careers website.

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-2026-09 recruitment.  The subject line of your email should include DOT-HWY-2026-09, HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I, II, III AND IV (OAHU).

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

Examples of duties

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. 

 

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following 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:

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

B.