HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.204 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II 20220719PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.204
Class Specifications for the Class:
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II
SR-19; BU-03
Duties Summary:
Inspects various phases of a variety of construction projects, other than buildings, to
assure compliance with plans, specifications, and agreements of the work; authorizes
deviations from plans and specifications during construction; and performs other related
duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is responsible for independently inspecting various phases of public works
construction projects, exercising discretion in authorizing deviations from plans and
specifications or may be responsible for inspecting all phases of construction projects, other
than buildings, of limited scope and complexity.
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 new road construction and the resurfacing, reconditioning, patching, and
realignment of roads;
• Checks sub grades, the laying of base course, construction of embankments,
retaining walls, culverts, drains, drainage intakes and outlets, curbs and gutters,
and bridges;
• Inspects and determines the strength of forms and false work prior to pouring of
concrete and inspects placement of steel reinforcements, erection of masonry
blocks and concrete pours;
• Inspects and tests various construction materials in the field, batching plants, or
laboratory;
• Checks grades and elevations to assure compliance with plans and specifications;
• Performs tests on concrete for slump, air-entraining, and strength, and determine
water cement ratio;
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• Inspects pile driving, reinforced steel, drainage, roads, concrete reservoirs, sewer
lines, manhole construction;
• Inspects street trenching and checks backfills;
• Meets with contractors, engineers, and others concerning methods, procedures,
and materials to be used in various phases of construction;
• Keeps records of labor, materials, and equipment used;
• Makes estimates of work accomplished by contractors;
• Prepares monthly estimates for payment;
• Drafts change orders;
• Prepares reports;
• May supervise the work of subordinate inspectors or aides engaged in inspecting
various phases of construction projects; and
• Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
Methods and practices used in the construction of projects such as highways,
streets, roads, pavements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, sanitary sewers, catch
basins, concrete bridges, footings, pipelines, excavations, and retaining walls; plans and
specifications relating to a variety of construction projects; construction equipment and their
proper use; mathematics; safety practices and procedures.
Ability to:
Read and interpret plans and specifications for construction projects; relate lines and
grades indicated by survey stakes to construction jobs and check apparent discrepancies
between stakes and plan of the projects; determine quality of materials and workmanship
through inspection and determine compliance with specifications; observe good
construction practices and recognize deviations therefrom; make mathematical
computations; make estimates of work accomplished by contractors and the general public;
understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class, CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
II, which was approved as CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INSPECTOR on September 20, 1957,
retitled to CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR on April 25, 1972, retitled and amended to
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II on November 30, 1998, amended on November 13, 2020,
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 6.204
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II
SR-19, 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
• two and one half (2 ½) years of work experience related to the inspection or
supervision of workmanship and materials in construction work.
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.
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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.
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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, CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
II, which was approved as CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INSPECTOR on September 20, 1957,
retitled to CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR on April 25, 1972, retitled and amended to
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II on November 30, 1998, amended on November 13, 2020,
and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: July 18, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources