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Home My WebLink About8.750 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 20220414PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.750 Class Specifications for the Class: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I WS-10, BU-01 Duties Summary: Participates and supervises the work of a crew of equipment operators and laborers engaged in the construction, repair and maintenance of County roads, bridges, culverts, structures, and adjacent areas; keeps work records and makes operational reports; and performs other duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: Positions in this class are responsible for supervising and participating in the work of a crew engaged in a variety of highway construction, repair, and maintenance projects. 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, lays out, assigns, and reviews the work of a crew of equipment operators and laborers engaged in constructing, surfacing, and resurfacing streets and roads, maintaining, altering, and repairing County roads, highways, and adjacent areas; • Estimates time, labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete projects; • Inspects progress and quality of work; • Checks blueprints and plans for conformance and progress; • Supervises and participates in the paving of new roads; • Supervises a crew and participates in patching, resurfacing, and widening roads and highways; • Supervises and participates in the construction and/or repair of retaining walls, manholes and catch basins; • Supervises and participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs; PART I HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 2 8.750 • Supervises a construction and/or maintenance crew and participates in the operation of road construction equipment; • Inspects operational condition of motorized equipment, may make minor adjustments, determine need for repair and arrange for repair of same; • Advises operators on more difficult problems; • Enforces proper equipment maintenance practices and safety precautions; • Reports needs for necessary tools, equipment, and materials for carrying out maintenance work to supervisor; enforces safety regulations; • Supervises the work of road and/or highway maintenance crews and participates in making emergency repairs to highways and/or accidents when assigned; • May operate motorized equipment in repair, maintenance, and construction activities; • Prepares periodic work reports on man hours expended, materials and equipment used, and work accomplished as requested to supervisor; and • Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: The methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in road construction and maintenance and minor structures; operational and maintenance practices relating to various construction equipment; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work; principles and practices of supervision. Ability to: Plan, lay out, assign, and review the work of others; operate and maintain a variety of construction equipment; foresee hazards and take effective measures to eliminate them; make work reports; give and receive oral and written instructions; effectively supervise/deal with employees. PART I HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 3 8.750 This is an amendment to the specification for the class HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I, which was approved on August 3, 1990, amended on February 28, 1992, and on September 11, 2007, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: April 14, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.750 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I WS-10, BU-01 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and • four and one half (4 ½) years of work experience in road construction and/or maintenance. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Work experience which demonstrates knowledge and competence in the methods, practice, techniques, tools, and operation of construction equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, roads or similar surfaces and structures. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in construction management or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). PART II HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 2 8.750 B. An Associate’s degree in construction management or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement. C. A Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up four (4) years of the specialized work experience requirement. D. A Master’s or PhD degree in construction management or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. PART II HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I 3 8.750 Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: 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: Heavy This is an amendment to the specification for the class HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I, which was approved on August 3, 1990, amended on February 28, 1992, and on September 11, 2007, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: April 14, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources