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Home My WebLink About1.481 DERELICT ABANDONED VEHICLE COORDINATOR 20230126PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.481 Class Specifications for the Class: DERELICT/ABANDONED VEHICLE COORDINATOR SR-14, BU-03 Duties Summary: Plans and coordinates the identification, removal and storage of derelict vehicles, and the identification, storage, and auction of abandoned vehicles; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to identify the derelict or abandoned vehicles county-wide and to have the vehicle removed for disposal or storage. 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).  Coordinates all reports on abandoned and derelict vehicles with the Kauai Police Department;  Locates and identifies vehicles;  Evaluates vehicle's condition and determines whether classified as derelict or abandoned;  Researches and verifies registered and legal owners of vehicles;  Properly notifies registered owner and ensures that vehicles are declared derelicts and all necessary clearances are obtained from the owner of the vehicle and, if necessary, from property owners;  Receives payments of towing charges from registered vehicle owners and deposits with appropriate agency;  Inventories accessories, parts, and contents of vehicle before towing;  Arranges with vendors to remove the derelict vehicle or the abandoned vehicle to appropriate storage sites for further processing; PART I DERELICT/ABANDONED VEHICLE COORDINATOR 2 1.481  Coordinates with the Department of Finance on the sale of abandoned vehicles through auctions;  Keeps statistical records;  Prepares various reports;  Investigates and resolves complaints from the public concerning the abandoned vehicle program;  Makes recommendations for improving the operational effectiveness of the program; and  Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and regulations governing the identification, removal, transportation, and storage of derelict/abandoned vehicles; geography of the County of Kauai; record keeping and report writing. Ability to: Plan, organize, and coordinate a derelict/abandoned vehicle removal program; prepare work schedules; prepare reports; give and follow oral and written instructions; read street maps; deal tactfully and effectively with the public and others. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, DERELICT/ABANDONED VEHICLE COORDINATOR, which was approved on October 25, 2000, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 26, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.481 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: DERELICT/ABANDONED VEHICLE COORDINATOR 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 clerical work experience; and  two and one half (2 ½) years of specialized work experience. Qualifying Clerical Work Experience: Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Work experience in coordinating, planning, estimating, scheduling, or supervising the use of manpower, materials, or equipment. 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 for 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. PART II DERELICT/ABANDONED VEHICLE COORDINATOR 2 1.481 The following may be substituted for experience: A. An Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science or Office, Administration and Technology (OAT) from an accredited business school or community college may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the clerical work experience requirement. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, business or technical school, college, or university may be substituted up to four (4) years of the clerical work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the clerical work experience requirement. D. A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the clerical work experience requirement. E. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in project management, public or business administration, or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). F. An Associate’s degree in project management, public or business administration, or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement. G. A Bachelor’s degree in project management, public or business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up four (4) years of the specialized work experience requirement. H. A Master’s or PhD degree in project management, public or business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience 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. PART II DERELICT/ABANDONED VEHICLE COORDINATOR 3 1.481 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 the 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: Light This is an amendment to the specification for the class, DERELICT/ABANDONED VEHICLE COORDINATOR, which was approved on October 25, 2000, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 26, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources