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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.243 PLANNING INSPECTOR I 20220613PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.243 Class Specifications for the Class: PLANNING INSPECTOR I SR-14, BU-03 Duties Summary: Receives training and assists in the inspection, education, and enforcement of the laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations governing zoning, land use and subdivision codes, approved plans, and specifications in the County of Kauai; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry level in the Planning Inspector series which is designed to provide career introduction and development in the functions of the planning inspection and zoning code enforcement program. Duties are assigned as part of a developmental process to acquaint the incumbent with the standard practices, methods, and processes of the program. The incumbent receives orientation with respect to agencies' policies and objectives, the County of Kauai Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance, and other pertinent ordinances and procedures applicable to the work. The work is closely supervised through detailed instructions in work methods and procedures and through review during all phases of work. 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). • Receives training and assists in conducting on-site inspections of a variety of building structures for compliance with all State and County zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; • Observes and reports on development standards, including setback, heights, parking requirements, lot coverage, and uses; • Under close supervision, reviews applications for permits and accompanying maps, plans, specifications, etc., for compliance with zoning codes and regulations. • May issue citations for infractions of Zoning codes; • Assists in investigating complaints and alleged violations of Zoning codes; PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.243 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: PLANNING INSPECTOR I SR-14, BU-03 Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and • one (1) year of clerical work experience; and • two and one half (2 ½) years of inspectional or investigative work experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. Qualifying Clerical Work Experience: Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies. 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. An Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science or Office, Administration and Technology (OAT) from an accredited business school or community college may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the clerical work experience requirement. PART II PLANNING INSPECTOR I 2 6.243 B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, business or technical school, college, or university may be substituted up to four (4) years of the clerical work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the clerical work experience requirement. D. A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the clerical work experience requirement. E. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience in volving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations (15 semester credits = 6 months). F. An Associate’s degree from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience in volving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. G. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience in volving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. H. A Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of inspectional or investigative work experience in volving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. 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.