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Home My WebLink About6.206 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III 20221222PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.206 Class Specifications for the Class: CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III SR-21; BU-03 Duties Summary: Inspects a variety of complex public works construction projects, including the alteration and repair of highway structures to assure compliance with plans, specifications, agreements of work, and other established standards; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is responsible for inspecting all phases of complex construction projects including highways and major flood control projects, etc. 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 complex county construction projects, including joint projects with the State and federal governments; • Inspects the paving of streets and roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, sewer lines, catch basins, manholes, steel and concrete bridges, culverts; • Interprets plans and specifications, resolving discrepancies on the basis of experience; • Makes revisions in the design to meet field conditions on the basis of precedent and experience; • Makes necessary corrections and additions to plans on location of existing utilities, improvements as built, ground conditions, and other pertinent information; • Inspects construction methods, quality of workmanship, and materials used in a large number of trades such as tile-laying, painting, plumbing and pipefitting, structural steel work, sheet metal work, electrical work, masonry, carpentry, lighting, fencing, irrigation, and landscaping for conformance to established standards and according to plans and specifications; PART I CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III 2 6.206 • Checks lines and grades of the project; • Checks concrete pours, pile driving, reinforcing steel, excavation, grading, compacting, and other methods and materials used in heavy construction; • Inspects the roofing, flooring, and framing; • Checks initial installation of electrical and mechanical equipment against plans; • Assists engineers in testing electrical and mechanical equipment; • Observes pressure tests and compressive strengths of cylinder breaks for concrete; • Conducts pre-final and final inspections; • Checks to see that safety practices are observed; • Prepares reports as required; • Maintains daily log of work progress; • Prepares “As Built Plans,” final acceptance memoranda, and project cost data; • Assists in the preparation and processing of payments and change orders; • Checks payroll affidavits of construction personnel to applicable wage rates; • Maintains records and files; • Handles and adjusts complaints and claims; • Follows up on restoration of facilities, site, and adjacent properties as agreed upon; • Notifies supervisor of major problems; • Supervises subordinate construction inspectors and aides as assigned; • Assists with training of others as assigned; • Maintains tools, equipment, and vehicle assigned; and • Performs other related duties as required. PART I CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III 3 6.206 Knowledge of: The methods and practices used in the construction of projects such as highways, streets, roads, pavements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, sanitary sewers, catch basins, bridges, footings, pipelines, excavations, retaining walls; plans and specifications relating to a wide variety of construction projects; construction equipment and their proper use; mathematics; safety practices and procedures; building codes and ordinances of the State of Hawai‘i and the County of Kaua‘i. 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 the stakes and the plan of the project; analyze construction problems and make decisions; determine quality of materials and workmanship through inspection and determine compliance with specifications; make mathematical computations; make estimates of work accomplished by contractors; keep records; prepare reports; deal tactfully and effectively with contractors and the general public; give and follow oral and written instructions; interpret building codes to others and enforce them with firmness, good judgement, and impartiality. This is an amendment to the specification for the class CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III, which was approved on December 8, 1998, amended on October 7, 2003, September 26, 2016, 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 6.206 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III SR-21, 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 • three and one half (3 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. PART II CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III 2 6.206 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 III 3 6.206 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 III, which was approved on December 8, 1998, amended on October 7, 2003, September 26, 2016, November 13, 2020, July 18, 2022, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: December 22, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources