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Inspects the installation of new street lighting and/or related lighting systems, and appurtenant electrical equipment, to assure compliance with pertinent codes, ordinances, plans and specifications; conducts preventive maintenance inspections of existing systems and recommends changes and improvements; investigates service requests and complaints; and performs other related duties as required.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Inspecting the installation of street lighting and/or related lighting projects and systems for compliance with pertinent codes, ordinances, plans and specifications
- Inspecting all phases of electrical construction work on malls, streets, playgrounds, ballfields, gymnasiums, swimming pools, distribution transformer vaults, and switchboards, and involving lighting, power and communications systems
- Checking for use of proper materials and approving appropriate substitutions
- Performing tests on installed equipment with various electrical testing instruments
- Checking for adequacy of workmanship and compliance with contract provisions
- Checking with utility companies, governmental agencies and contractors to coordinate the timing in connecting new installations to existing systems
- Inspecting existing street lighting systems to determine their condition and effectiveness and recommending changes, modifications or improvements
- Investigating requests for additional street lighting, relocation or removal of street lights, etc. and recommending appropriate course of action
- Investigating complaints pertaining to street lighting matters such as insufficient illumination, glare problems, radio interference, etc.
- Preparing reports with sketches, cost estimates and recommendations as required
- Inspecting damages to street lighting systems resulting from accidents or vandalism and preparing reports with estimates of repair costs
- Additional Job Information
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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
***Subject to funding availability***1) Only ONLINE applications will be accepted.Applications must be submitted online by July 6, 2022, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted. No late applications will be accepted.2) Paper applications will NOT be accepted.
There is one vacancy with the Department of Design and Construction. This list may be used for future vacancies in this and/or other departments.Important Notice:
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your e-mail account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
– use a valid e-mail account;
– verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
– are subscribed to e-mail notices;
– check your spam folders; and
– add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contact list. - Minimum Qualification Requirements
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience that demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Four years of journey level line electrician or related experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical power lines and equipment.License Requirement:
Valid appropriate driver’s license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment. - Examination Process
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your training and experience.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Training and Experience Evaluation……………………………………100%
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What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
— Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
— Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
— Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
— Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
— Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
— Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future…choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
— Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
— Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
— Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
— Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
— Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
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If you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your application will be further evaluated. Your examination score will be based on the information you provide on your application and the supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that your application provide a detailed description of the duties and responsibilities you performed for each position that you held.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.
I also understand that I may not submit resumes in place of filling out the application or supplemental questionnaire.
- Yes
- No
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The position of Street Lighting Inspector I requires that applicants have equivalent to graduation from high school and four years of journey level line electrician or related experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical power lines and equipment.Do you meet this education and experience requirement?
- Yes
- No
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Have you participated in a Line Electrician apprenticeship program and/or other specialized training?- Yes
- No
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If you answered “Yes” to the above question, list the apprenticeship program and/or any training that you participated in. Include the name of the school/organization that provided the training, list your completed courses, and indicate whether you received a degree or certificate.05
Have you held a valid journey-level electrician license?- I have a current valid journey-level electrician license.
- I previously held a journey-level electrician license, but I do not have a current electrician license.
- I have never been licensed as a journey-level electrician.
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If you are currently licensed as a journey-level electrician, or if you held a journey-level electrician license in the past, please provide the following information regarding your electrician license:1) your license number,
2) the State you are licensed in (e.g., Hawaii, California, etc.),
3) the expiration date of your license, and
4) the date you were FIRST licensed as an electrician.Example:
1) EJ-9999
2) Hawaii
3) My license expires on June 30, 2024
4) I was first licensed on February 16, 2012.If you have never been licensed as a journey-level electrician, please state “N/A” in the space below.
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Please list all employment from the Work Experience section of your application where you performed journey level line electrician or related experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical power lines and equipment. Do NOT list work performed as an APPRENTICE.Include:
1) the name of your employer;
2) your position title;
3) the dates you held the position (from month/year to month/year);
4) the number of hours worked per week; and
5) the number(s) and type(s) of employees you supervised.For example:
A) Hawaiian Electric
Line Electrician
9/2015 – 1/2021
40 hours per week
I supervised 3 electriciansB) California State Electric Company
Line Electrician
3/2012 – 9/2015
40 hours per week
I did not supervise in this position08
For each of the positions you listed in Question No. 7, describe the work that had to be done and your specific duties in installing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high intensity discharge (HID) street and outdoor lights.09
For each of the positions you listed in Question No. 7, describe the work that had to be done and your specific duties in working with high voltages.10
For each of the positions you listed in Question No. 7, describe the work that had to be done and your specific duties in installing, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting transmission lines (overhead and underground) and transformers.11
For each of the positions you listed in Question No. 7, describe the work that had to be done and your specific duties in performing electrical work within buildings.12
If applicable, please list all employment from the Work Experience section of your application where you performed inspection of street lighting and/or related lighting systems AND/OR where you supervised and inspected the work of your subordinates performing work on street lighting or related lighting systems.Include:
1) the name of your employer;
2) your position title;
3) the dates you held the position (from month/year to month/year); and
4) the number of hours worked per week; and
5) the number(s) and type(s) of employees you supervisedFor example:
A) Nevada Department of Transportation
Street Lighting Inspector
02/2021 to Present
40 hours per week
I supervise 1 Street Lighting Inspector and 1 Line Electrician13
For each of the positions you listed above, describe the work that had to be done and your specific duties and responsibilities in inspecting street lighting and/or related lighting systems AND/OR supervising and inspecting the work of your subordinates performing work on street lighting or related lighting systems.* Required Question
