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Home My WebLink About6.200 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR AIDE 20220719PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.200 Class Specifications for the Class: CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR AIDE SR-14, BU-03 Duties Summary: Inspects under close supervision and with specific instructions, various phases of construction projects, other than buildings, to assure compliance with plans, specifications, and agreements of work; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is responsible for inspecting a phase or a few phases of construction 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.) • Checks clearing and grubbing of rights of way; checks line and grade of construction work; • Inspects the erection of forms and false work on the timbering and bracing of trenches; • Checks forms for workmanship, alignment, and strength; • Inspects the construction of embankments, subgrades, base course, retaining walls, culverts, and drains, drainage intakes and outlets, curbs, gutters, and bridges; • Checks the driving of piles; • Inspects the installation of reinforcing and structural steel and the erection of masonry blocks; • Inspects street trenching and the placement of backfills; • Inspects, checks, oversees, and conducts tests on waterworks projects such as pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations, treatment plants, and source development for conformance to plans, specifications, and other contractual agreements; PART I CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR AIDE 2 6.200 • Checks and collects test samples of concrete when poured and performs appropriate tests for slump, strength, and water-cement ratio; • May conduct tests for compaction, moisture content, density, gradation, and sand equivalent of materials for base course and embankments; • Inspects manhole construction; • Interprets plans and specifications and meets with contractors or their key personnel regarding methods, procedures, materials, workmanship in various phases of construction; • Keeps and submits records of labor, material, and equipment used; prepares monthly estimates for payment; • Prepares simple reports and estimate of quantities of work accomplished; and • Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: The methods and practices used in the construction of projects such as highways, streets, roads, pavements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drain, sanitary sewers, walls, manholes; construction equipment and their proper use; mathematics; safety practices and procedures. Ability to: Read and interpret plans and specifications for construction projects; observe good construction practices and methods and recognize deviations therefrom; make mathematical computations; prepare reports; keep records; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with contractors and the general public. This is an amendment and reinstatement to the specification for the class CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR AIDE, which was approved on September 18, 1972, amended on November 30, 1972, and on November 30, 1998, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: July 18, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.200 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: CONSTRUCTION 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, 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 PART II CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR AIDE 2 6.200 experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. 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. 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 or 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 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 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR AIDE 3 6.200 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 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR AIDE, which was approved on September 18, 1972, amended on November 30, 1972, and on November 30, 1998, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: July 18, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources