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Home My WebLink About6.209 WATERWORKS INSPECTOR I 20220714PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.209 Class Specifications for the Class: WATERWORKS INSPECTOR I SR-16, BU-03 Duties Summary: Inspects various phases of waterworks construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and agreements of work; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to inspect various phases of waterworks projects under general supervision, resolving problems based on precedents or instructions and refers to supervisors when such situations are not covered by precedents or are beyond the scope of their 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). • Inspects various phases of waterworks projects involving the construction and installation of pipelines and reservoirs, buildings, intakes, wells, and sources; • Meets with contractors, engineers and other concerning methods, procedures, and materials to be used in various phases of construction; • Interprets plans and specifications and may, with approval from supervisor allow minor deviations on plans; • Checks line and grade in the construction of concrete drains, laying of sewer pipes, or in the laying of pavement materials; • Checks forms for workmanship, alignment, and strength; • Checks clearing and grubbing of rights of way; • Checks the pouring of concrete or asphalt; inspects the erection of false work, forms of the timbering and bracing of trenches; • Inspects street trenching and backfills; PART I WATERWORKS INSPECTOR I 2 6.209 • Keeps records of labor, materials, and 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 and vehicle assigned; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Methods, practices, materials, and tools used in the construction of and 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. 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 recognize deviations therefrom; make mathematical computations; keep records; prepare reports; deal tactfully and effectively with contractors and the general public; follow oral and written instructions. This is an amendment to the specification for the class WATERWORKS INSPECTOR I, which was approved on May 26, 2006, amended 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 6.209 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: WATERWORKS INSPECTOR I SR-16, BU-03 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; 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; and • one (1) year of work experience related to pipeline installation, or other related waterworks construction or installation, 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, 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). B. 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. PART II WATERWORKS INSPECTOR I 2 6.209 C. 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. D. 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. E. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in plumbing, pipefitting or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of pipeline installation work experience (15 semester credits = 6 months). F. An Associate’s degree in plumbing, pipefitting or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of pipeline installation work experience. G. Possession of a valid State of Hawaii journey worker plumber’s license may be substituted for one (1) year of pipeline installation work experience. 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. 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 PART II WATERWORKS INSPECTOR I 3 6.209 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 WATERWORKS INSPECTOR I, which was approved on May 26, 2006, amended on December 29, 2008, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: July 14, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources