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Home My WebLink About6.210 WATERWORKS INSPECTOR II 20230807PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.210 Class Specifications for the Class: WATERWORKS INSPECTOR II SR-19, BU-03 Duties Summary: Inspects various phases of a variety of waterworks construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and agreements of work; authorizes deviations from plans and specifications during construction; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility for independently inspecting various waterworks construction projects. Positions in this class exercise some discretion in authorizing deviations from plans and specifications or may be responsible for inspecting all phases of waterworks projects 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, examines, checks, and oversees the work of installing, fabricating, and assembling waterworks projects such as buildings, structures, pipelines, reservoirs, dams, tanks, wells, and water sources for conformance to plans, specifications and other agreements of work; • Inspects the installation of meters, waterlines, sewer lines and drain lines; • Conducts pre-construction conference and coordinated the work among contractors, governmental agencies, material suppliers and subordinate inspectors; • Interprets plans and specification and resolves minor discrepancies; checks sub- grades and laying of base course; • Checks grades elevations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; • Inspects pile driving, reinforced steel, drainage, roads, concrete reservoirs, sewer lines, manhole construction; • Inspects pipes and fittings for soundness; PART I WATERWORKS INSPECTOR II 2 6.210 • Performs slump tests for concrete, pressure tests for pipelines and other tests as required; • Inspects street trenching and checks backfills; • Reports defective materials to superior; • Prepares records and submits progress reports, monthly estimates, test results and field measurements and sketches of “As Built Plans”; • Notes any deviation on plans and informs superior; • May initiate change orders as required; • Checks to see that safety practices are observed; • Arranges for final inspections; checks for proper construction of water facilities in subdivisions; • Submits periodic progress reports on each construction project; • May perform sub-professional and technical functions in support of professional engineering activities; • Prepares work orders and drafting of simple plans for pipelines, meters, and other installations; • Prepares cost estimates when required for pipelines, meters, and other related waterworks installation or construction work; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: The methods, practices, materials, and tools used in the construction and installation of pumping stations, treatment plants and appurtenances, reservoirs, water mains, hydrants, storm drains, catch basins, bridges, pipelines, retaining walls and building, street, or highway construction; plans and specifications relating to a variety of construction projects; construction equipment and their proper use; accepted safety practices and procedures. Ability to: Apply proper construction project inspectional methods and techniques; read and interpret plans and specifications and apply them to specific cases; determine quality of materials and workmanship through inspection and determine compliance with Digitally signed by Annette Anderson Date: 2022.07.14 13:39:55 -10'00' 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. PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.210 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: WATERWORKS 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 pipeline installation or other related waterworks construction or installation. 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. 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 for 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 WATERWORKS INSPECTOR II 2 6.210 C. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to 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. E. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in plumbing, pipefitting, or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted for up to four (4) years of pipeline installation work experience (15 semester credits = 6 months). F. An Associate’s degree in plumbing, pipefitting, or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of pipeline installation work experience. G. Possession of a valid State of Hawaii journey worker plumber’s license may be substituted for one (1) year of pipeline installation work experience. 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 of 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 PART II WATERWORKS INSPECTOR II 3 6.210 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 WATERWORKS INSPECTOR II, which was approved as WATERWORKS INSPECTOR on October 28, 1971, amended on May 26, 2006, effective June 1, 2006, amended on July 14, 2022, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: August 7, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources