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Home My WebLink About1.518 LAND USE PERMIT CLERK 20220714PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.518 Class Specifications for the Class: LAND USE PERMIT CLERK SR-12, BU-03 Duties Summary: Receives, reviews for completeness and processes plans and applications for various land use permits; enters application information into the permit tracking system; monitors progress of applications; issues various land use permits and licenses; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility for performing work involving the receipt, review, and processing of plans and applications for various land use permits, issuing of permits and licenses, and clerical support services. 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). • Issues applications for various land use permits; • Enters application information into the permit tracking system and monitors the application progress; • Provides information to applicants and the public on methods, procedures, and general requirements for completing, processing, and filling applications, and general requirements of building and other pertinent codes and ordinances; • Receives building plans and applications for permits and checks for accuracy and completeness of information and other pertinent filing requirements; • Refers plans and applications to appropriate members of the staff; • Computes fees from standard fee schedules; • Receives payments and issues permits, licenses, and receipts and maintains appropriate records of such; PART I LAND USE PERMIT CLERK 2 1.518 • Issues street addresses in established subdivisions and sets up numbering system for areas without street addresses; • Prepares communications and other material for the staff; • Maintains records of requisitions for materials and supplies for the division; • Performs office and clerical support as required; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: General provisions of the County building and related codes and ordinances; construction terminology; office practices and procedures; use of standard office machines. Ability to: Understand, interpret, and explain rules and regulations; read simple construction plans; make accurate arithmetic computations; deal courteously and effectively with the public; work professionally with others. This is an amendment to the specification for the class LAND USE PERMIT CLERK, which was approved on September 1, 1993, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: July 14, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.518 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: LAND USE PERMIT CLERK I SR-12; BU-03 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and • one (1) year of clerical work experience; and • one and one half (1 ½) years of work experience in reviewing building plans and specifications for compliance with provisions of the laws, codes, or ordinances. 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 LAND USE PERMIT CLERK 2 1.518 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 in civil engineering, architecture or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to four (4) years of work experience in reviewing building plans and specifications for compliance with provisions of the laws, codes, or ordinances (15 semester credits = 6 months). F. 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 work experience in reviewing building plans and specifications for compliance with provisions of the laws, codes, or ordinances. G. 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 work experience in reviewing building plans and specifications for compliance with provisions of the laws, codes, or ordinances. H. 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 work experience in reviewing building plans and specifications for compliance with provisions of the laws, codes, or ordinances. 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 PART II LAND USE PERMIT CLERK 3 1.518 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. 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 LAND USE PERMIT CLERK, which was approved on September 1, 1993, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: July 14, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources