Traffic SIGNAL Inspector; SR

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today! If you love keeping traffic flowing safely, this role is for you.

• Inspect construction work for compliance with roadway, sidewalk, electrical, environmental, and street usage standards to ensure all work meets City, State, and Federal requirements.
• Ensure safe traffic control and pedestrian protection by evaluating work zones, coning, signing, and safeguards, and require corrections to maintain safe travel conditions.
• Verify electrical installations meet code by inspecting traffic signal conduits, cables, fiber optics, power sources, transformers, and meters in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Review and interpret traffic signal plans by reading complex drawings and schematics, locating existing underground utilities, and approving or modifying contractor signal layouts.
• Correct deficiencies and enforce compliance by identifying faulty workmanship, improper materials or methods, and stopping construction work until standards are met.
• Document work and manage costs by preparing daily and monthly inspection reports, estimating completed work for payment, identifying cost impacts, and reporting violations or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
• May encounter construction site hazards and traffic safety risks while performing inspections.
• Must be able to perform shift work during emergency events or EOC activation.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as required.
• This role is assigned to service the Joint Traffic Management Center (JTMC).
• May be required to complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check in accordance with HRS 846-2.7 (b)(37).

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.

Four years of journey level electrician or related experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal equipment.

• Understand basic electrical and electronic principles related to traffic signal systems.
• Identify traffic signal equipment, materials, and fixtures, including transformers and meters.
• Apply proper installation methods and practices for traffic signal systems.
• Comply with applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and safety practices.
• Read and interpret traffic signal plans and specifications.
• Observe construction work and identify improper methods or practices.
• Estimate equipment and material costs for traffic signal projects.
• Prepare clear and accurate inspection reports.
• Communicate effectively with contractors.
• Interact professionally with the general public.

• Valid Driver's License (Type
  3).
• Current State of Hawaii Journey Level Electrician's or Specialty Electrician's License.

Please attach an electronic copy of your journey electrician's or specialty electrician's license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address:
Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Applicants with an out-of-state license must obtain Hawaii licensure prior to appointment.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacanacies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification.

As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.