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PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 5.319
Class Specifications for the Class:
ENGINEERING SUPPORT TECHNICIAN III
SR-17, BU-03
Duties Summary:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex sub-professional, technical
work in support of professional engineering activities; may supervise and participate in the
activities of a small group of lower-level technicians and engineering aids; and performs
other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its primary responsibility for performing a variety of
complex sub-professional technical duties in support of professional engineering functions
and/or serving as a working supervisor for a small group of lower-level technicians and
engineering aids.
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).
• Performs a variety of complex sub-professional, technical work in general support of
professional engineering activities such as compiling statistics and making cost and
volumetric computations to be used in planning, development, engineering, feasibility
studies, and for regulation compliance;
• Reviews, analyzes, and approves various applications, permits, forms, and reports;
• Determines consistency of projects with environmental assessment and policy
guidelines;
• Drafts a variety of plans and specifications;
• Conducts tests and inspections of a variety of construction materials and processes
for conformance to specifications and plans;
• Recommends changes on acceptability of construction materials and processes,
changes in procedures and operational methods, etc.;
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• Works closely with professional personnel in research and development projects,
requiring follow through by the incumbent;
• Provides customers, general public, and engineering consultants with project
information relating to permits, compliance actions, etc.;
• Conducts surveys and public notifications for customer information and regulation
compliance;
• Investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries;
• Prepares operational reports;
• Operates a Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system or serves
as a network administrator in support of engineering operations;
• Oversees the maintenance of database files and records;
• Prepares CAD generated drawings, sketches, and schemes;
• Assists engineers with field trips, public informational meetings, workshops,
seminars, conferences, meetings, and hearings;
• May supervise lower-level technicians and engineering aids; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Mathematics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and natural science as
required; engineering terminology; basic engineering principles and practices and common
computer applications; sources of engineering and technical information and pertinent
regulations and references; principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to:
Make mathematical computations; relate and apply practical knowledge of
engineering techniques and practices to the solution of engineering problems; conduct
research and tests to evaluate equipment, systems, and materials; read plans and
specifications; extract, compile, and evaluate data and prepare reports; manually and by use
of computer applications, prepare drawings, charts, and other graphic materials; operate
micro and/or mini computer systems and peripherals; explain rules and regulations of the
department on customer services and subdivision requirements; give and follow oral and
written instructions.
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class ENGINEERING SUPPORT
TECHNICIAN III, which was approved on April 20, 1999, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved: April 20, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 5.319
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
ENGINEERING SUPPORT TECHNICIAN III
SR-17; BU-03
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
• Four (4) years of specialized work experience.
Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Work experience in one or a combination of the engineering-oriented support
functions such as inspection, testing, designing, surveying, drafting, and construction, which
required the knowledge of engineering terminology and the ability to use mathematical skills
in the solution of engineering-support or engineering problems.
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
engineering, mathematics, physics 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).
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B. An Associate’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics 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 engineering, mathematics, physics 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 engineering, mathematics, physics 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.
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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: Light
This is an amendment to the specification for the class ENGINEERING SUPPORT
TECHNICIAN III, which was approved on April 20, 1999, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
Approved: April 20, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources