HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.256 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 20131203DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 5.256
SR -26, BU -13
Duties Summary:
Plans, directs and coordinates the activities relating to building plans examining,
building permit issuance and building inspection; assumes responsibility for coordinating
of building plans examining for compliance with the provisions of the building, electrical,
plumbing and other pertinent codes, ordinances and regulations; and performs other
related duties as required.
Distin uishing Characteristics:
This class is responsible for administering the Building Division's Code
Enforcement and Inspection section relative to the review and approval of building plans
and specification, inspection of new and existing buildings for compliance with the
building codes and pertinent ordinances.
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, directs and coordinates the activities of the Building Division relating to the
review and approval of building plans and specifications, inspection of new and
existing building for compliance with provisions of the building, electrical,
plumbing, sign and other pertinent codes and ordinances, and the issuance of
building permits;
• Provides overall coordination of the review of plans and specifications among
concerned sections of the division and department and other responsible County
and State agencies;
• Supervises the issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy;
• Supervises the inspections of construction of new buildings and structures for
compliance with the various building codes and ordinances;
• Coordinates plans examining with building inspection to insure proper correlation
and consistency in code interpretations;
• Confers with architects, engineers, contractors and others on problems
concerning code compliance and to resolve differences with subordinate staff
members;
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• Assigns work relative to the investigation of complaints of alleged violations of the
various codes and related ordinances;
• Reviews staff reports and recommendations for submission to the
department/division head, continually reviews the Building, Electrical, Plumbing
and Sign Codes and recommends revisions as necessary;
• Develops and implements operational policies and procedures;
• Attends conferences and seminars; develops safety and training programs;
• Determines adequacy of manpower and equipment needs and submits budget
estimates; and
• Prepares correspondence and various technical reports.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Trainin and Experience: A combination of education and experience
substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a
baccalaureate degree in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering or a
related field and five (5) years of architectural or engineering work experience including
plans checking and code enforcement experience.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of architecture or engineering; principles
of engineering mathematics, legal requirements of building, plumbing, electrical, fire and
health regulations, building and zoning orders and ordinances of the County of Kauai as
they pertain to building construction; methods and techniques of construction and
construction materials; principles and practice of organization, public administration and
public relations.
Abili to: plan, organize and direct the work of a section engaged in inspectional
and evaluation activities; develop and formulate divisional policies and procedures;
interpret and explain provisions of the building, electrical, plumbing, gas, sign, housing
and other related codes and ordinances; directs the preparation of various technical
reports and budget estimates; deal effectively with employees and the public
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
safety conditions deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class, CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER, which was approved on April 24, 1995 and effective on January 31,
1994, and is to be substituted for that specification.
APPROVED: CSC 0 3 2013
(Date) THOMAS T. TAKATSUKI
Acting Director of Personnel Services