HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.107 LEAD ELECTRICIAN 20220906PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.107
Class Specifications for the Class:
LEAD ELECTRICIAN
WS-10, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Supervises and participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical
systems, equipment, and appurtenant fixtures; and performs other related duties as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to supervise electricians, helpers, and
others, and participates in in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems,
equipment, and appurtenant fixtures.
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).
Lays out, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinates;
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical outlets, panel boards, switches, conduits,
and meter loops;
Maintains and repairs electrical appliances, motors, generators, and other types of
electrical equipment;
Estimates time and material requirements;
Requisitions materials and equipment;
Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches and other details pertaining to electrical
conduits, panel boards, transformers, and entry switches;
Checks overloaded systems and makes proper adjustments;
Initiates and enforces safety practices and procedures;
Keeps records and prepares reports; and
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Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
The theory of electricity practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the
electrical trade; installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, apparatus und
instruments; laws, rules .and standards pertaining to electrical construction and
maintenance; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; principles and
practices of supervision.
Ability to:
Plan and supervise the work of others; read and interpret blueprints, electrical plans,
and diagrams of electrical circuits; draw or sketch electrical wiring systems; install, maintain,
and repair electrical systems and equipment; estimate material requirements; give and
follow oral and written instructions.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class LEAD ELECTRICIAN, which
was approved on April 21, 1975, amended on February 22, 2019, and is to be substituted
for that specification.
Approved: September 6, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.107
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
LEAD ELECTRICIAN
WS-10, BU-01
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
two (2) years as a journey level electrician.
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.
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.
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License Requirement:
Possession of a State of Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician’s License, 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.
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: Heavy
This is an amendment to the specification for the class LEAD ELECTRICIAN, which
was approved on April 21, 1975, amended on February 22, 2019, and is to be substituted
for that specification.
Approved: September 6, 2022
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources