Description
Supervises and is responsible for a program concerned with the inspection of the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings and related structures for compliance with the provisions of the County of Maui Building and Housing Codes and other pertinent codes and ordinances, and adherence to approved plans and specifications; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This class differs from that of Building Inspector II in that the Supervising Building Inspector supervises and is responsible for the building and housing inspection program of the County of Maui; whereas the Building Inspector II inspects the construction, alteration or repair of buildings and related structures for compliance with the provisions of the County of Maui building and housing codes and ordinances, and other pertinent codes and ordinances, and adherence to approved plans and specifications.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
- Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinate building inspectors engaged in the inspection of construction, alteration or repair of buildings and related structures for compliance with building codes, housing codes, and other pertinent codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Reviews and approves more complex building and housing plans and specifications.
- Coordinates work with other inspection sections; renders decisions in cases where disputes arise between inspectors and contractors or the public.
- Makes field inspections where difficult problems arise.
- Confers with contractors and architects in relation to plans and specifications.
- Prepares recommendations for revisions of the building and housing codes.
- Reviews plans and specifications for public building improvement projects prepared by architects and engineers under contract, and recommends approval, disapproval and/or changes to superiors.
- Prepares building plans and specifications for public building improvement projects undertaken by the County or for preparation of bids.
- Prepares reports and maintains records of inspections made and scheduled and related reports and records.
- Investigates and resolves complaints arising out of building permits in force.
- Investigates violations and consult with superiors for legal action when necessary.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) years of experience in inspecting or supervising building construction work, three (3) of which shall have been in building code enforcement work.
License Requirements: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
Knowledge of: The building and housing codes and ordinances of the County of Maui; the theory and standard practices, methods, materials and tools used in building construction including empirical formulae of structural stability and safety; proper inspectional methods and techniques; accepted safety standards; legal procedures involved in enforcing building and housing codes and related ordinances; principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to: Plan, assign, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate inspectors; inspect and review the inspection of construction, alteration and maintenance of buildings and structures and render decisions in conformity with pertinent codes and ordinances; recognize hazardous situations and other defects and determine means of correction; read and interpret plans and specifications, building and housing codes and ordinances and apply them to specific cases; coordinate building inspection with plumbing and electrical inspection; deal tactfully and effectively with building contractors, property owners, workmen and the general public; maintain records and prepare reports; give oral and written instructions.
Health and Physical Condition: 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
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email: personnel.services@mauicounty.gov
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Employee Benefits Overview
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Do you have six (6) years of experience in inspecting or supervising building construction work? Note: Please ensure your related work experience is listed on your application.
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If so, were three (3) of those years in building code enforcement work? Note: Please ensure your related work experience is listed on your application.
