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Home My WebLink About5.249 BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER I 20220505PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 5.249 Class Specifications for the Class: BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER I SR-15, BU-03 Duties Summary: Reviews and approves moderately complex building plans and specifications for buildings and other structures for conformance with provisions of the building and zoning codes and other related ordinances; approves and issues building and related permits; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility for independently reviewing and approving moderately complex building plans and specifications for buildings and other structures, including moderately sized residential buildings, multi-room additions, commercial structures, and projects in flood hazard areas, for conformance with provisions of the building and zoning codes and other related 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). •Independently reviews and approves moderately complex building plans and specifications of buildings and structures for compliance with provisions of the building and zoning codes and other related ordinances; •Checks plans and specifications for requirements such as location of building on property, type of construction allowed, building use and occupancy restrictions, height and area of building allowed, exit facilities sanitation, and ventilation facilities, fire extinguishing systems, etc.; •Checks detailed drawings on foundations, structural framework, exterior walls and openings, floors, stairways, and roofs for compliance with minimum requirements as to size, thickness, and quality of materials used; •Checks for special provisions on height, location, materials used on buildings located in the County’s fire zones; •Notes errors and omissions and changes required in plans; PART I BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER I 2 5.249 •Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, and others on interpretation of code requirements; •Assists in coordinating the review and routing of plans between all applicable government agencies; •Assists higher level plan examiners in the review and approval of more complex building plans and specifications for residential buildings and structures; •Assists the public with information and questions relating to the code and other building requirements and regulations; •Provides counter service to the public by receiving, reviewing, and routing building permit applications and plans, computing payments, and processing and issuing building and related permits; •Maintains files of subdivision actions and maps; and •Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: The building and zoning codes and ordinances of the County of Kauai; procedures involved in processing building permit applications; construction and engineering terminology as they apply to reviewing building plans and specifications. Ability to: Interpret and apply provisions of the building and zoning codes and ordinances; read and interpret building plans and specifications; apply formulas on simple problems of stress and strain; check detailed drawings of foundations, walls, stairways, roofs, etc.; explain laws, rules, regulations, and procedures involved in processing building permit applications; deal effectively with engineers, architects, contractors, and the general public; maintain records and prepare reports. This is the first specification approved for the new class, BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER I. Approved: May 5, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 5.249 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER I SR-15; BU-03 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and •three (3) years of specialized work experience. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Work experience involving one or a combination of the following: 1)Reviewing building plans and specifications for compliance with provisions of laws, codes and/or ordinances; or 2)Supervision of workmanship and materials. 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 civil engineering, architecture 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 BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER I 2 5.249 B. An Associate’s degree in civil engineering, architecture 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 civil engineering, architecture 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 civil engineering, architecture 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. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. PART II BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER I 3 5.249 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 the first specification approved for the new class, BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER I. Approved: May 5, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources