State of Hawaiʻi
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I, II, III AND IV - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF OAHU)
State of Hawaiʻi, Houston, Texas, United States
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I, II, III AND IV - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF OAHU)
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number:
DOT-HWY-2025-13
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current and future vacancies at the Oahu District Office, Department of Transportation – Highways, State of Hawaii.
Salary ranges for each level:
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).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Duties Summary
Inspects a specific phase of highway construction to ascertain whether construction methods, practices, and materials conform to plans and specifications, contracts, agreements, and standard work methods.
Inspects various phases to resolve problems based on precedents or instructions, referring only problems that exceed the scope of the instructions.
Independently inspects all phases of highway construction for conformance with plans and specifications, contracts, agreements, and standard work methods.
Supervises and participates in inspecting all phases of highway construction, may train and supervise the work of lower‑level inspectors, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Legal Authorization to Work
– Applicants must 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; work experience demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and arithmetic, ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and 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. Must read and interpret blueprints or plans.
Progressively responsible experience performing a variety of technical, non‑professional engineering tasks under general supervision. Must involve inspectional work comparable to the State of Hawaii Engineering Aid III level position.
Specialized Experience for Levels II, III, and IV
– Progressively responsible work experience in the inspection of phases of the construction of highways to ascertain conformance with 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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The continuous recruitment will remain open until 40 applications are received. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations
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.
DOT – Highways Personnel Office – DOT.HWY-SP_esign@hawaii.gov
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Recruitment Number:
DOT-HWY-2025-13
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current and future vacancies at the Oahu District Office, Department of Transportation – Highways, State of Hawaii.
Salary ranges for each level:
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).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Duties Summary
Inspects a specific phase of highway construction to ascertain whether construction methods, practices, and materials conform to plans and specifications, contracts, agreements, and standard work methods.
Inspects various phases to resolve problems based on precedents or instructions, referring only problems that exceed the scope of the instructions.
Independently inspects all phases of highway construction for conformance with plans and specifications, contracts, agreements, and standard work methods.
Supervises and participates in inspecting all phases of highway construction, may train and supervise the work of lower‑level inspectors, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Legal Authorization to Work
– Applicants must 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; work experience demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and arithmetic, ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and 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. Must read and interpret blueprints or plans.
Progressively responsible experience performing a variety of technical, non‑professional engineering tasks under general supervision. Must involve inspectional work comparable to the State of Hawaii Engineering Aid III level position.
Specialized Experience for Levels II, III, and IV
– Progressively responsible work experience in the inspection of phases of the construction of highways to ascertain conformance with 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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The continuous recruitment will remain open until 40 applications are received. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations
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.
DOT – Highways Personnel Office – DOT.HWY-SP_esign@hawaii.gov
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