HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.208 WATERWORKS INSPECTOR AIDE 20220714PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.208
Class Specifications for the Class:
WATERWORKS INSPECTOR AIDE
SR-14, BU-03
Duties Summary:
Under close supervision and with specific instructions, assist higher level inspectors
by inspecting various phases of waterworks construction projects for compliance with plans,
specifications, and other contractual agreements; and performs other duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry level class for the Waterworks inspectional series. This class is
distinguished by its responsibility to inspect a phase or a few phases of waterworks projects
under close supervision and with specific instructions.
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).
• Under supervision and following specific instructions, inspects, examines, checks,
and oversees a phase or few phase of waterworks projects involving the work of
installing, fabricating, and assembling waterworks projects such as pipelines,
reservoirs, dams, tanks, etc., for conformance to plans, specifications and other
contractual agreements;
• Inspects fire hydrants and standpipes, service connections for water meters, and
air/vacuum relief valves;
• Meets with contractors, engineers and others concerning methods, procedures, and
materials to be used in various phases of construction;
• Assists contractors in the interpretation of plans and specifications and may, with the
approval of the superior, allow minor deviations on plans;
• Notes deviations on plans;
• Checks lines and grades in the construction of concrete drains, laying of sewer pipes,
or in the laying of pavement materials;
• Checks forms for workmanship, alignment, and strength;
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• Checks clearing and grubbing of rights of way;
• Checks the pouring of concrete or asphalt;
• Inspects the erection of false work, forms or the timbering and bracing of trenches;
• Inspects street trenching and backfills;
• Inspects pipes and fittings for soundness;
• Performs slump test for concrete, pressure test for pipeline and other tests as
required;
• Inspects manhole construction;
• Keeps daily records of the length of the pipelines laid, the number of bends and
sleeves used, the number of employees working, etc.
• Reports defective materials to superiors;
• Prepares reports as required;
• Maintains daily log of contractor’s work progress, test results and notes on
deviations;
• Maintains records and files;
• Checks to see that safety practices are observed;
• Follows up on restoration of facilities, site, and adjacent properties as agreed upon;
• Maintains tools, equipment, and vehicle assigned; and
• Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
Methods, practices, materials, and tools used in the installation of pipelines,
hydrants, meters, reservoirs, water mains, wells, treatment and filtration facilities, roads,
pavements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, excavations, retaining walls and other
related waterworks construction projects; construction equipment and their proper use;
mathematics; safety practices and procedures.
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Ability to:
Read and interpret plans and specifications for waterworks construction projects;
relate lines and grades indicated by survey stakes to construction jobs and check apparent
discrepancies between stakes and plan of the project; determine quality of materials and
workmanship through inspection and determine compliance with specification; observe
good construction practices and recognize deviations therefrom; make mathematical
computations; keep records; keep records; prepare reports; deal tactfully and effectively
with contractors and the general public; follow oral and written instructions.
This is an amendment and reinstatement to the specification for the class
WATERWORKS INSPECTOR AIDE, which was approved on December 29, 2008, 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 6.208
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
WATERWORKS INSPECTOR AIDE
SR-14, BU-03
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
• one (1) year of general 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 General Work Experience:
Any work experience which may involve the basic skills: reading, writing, computation,
and communication.
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 from
an accredited community college, business or technical school, college, or university
may be substituted up to four (4) years of the general work experience requirement
(15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. An Associate’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for up to two (2) years of the general work experience requirement.
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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 general work experience requirement.
D. A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be
substituted for up to one (1) year of the general 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 involving 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 involving 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 involving 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 involving 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.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 of equivalent),
and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
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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 and reinstatement to the specification for the class
WATERWORKS INSPECTOR AIDE, which was approved on December 29, 2008, and is to be
substituted for that specification.
Approved: July 14, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources