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Home My WebLink About1.024 BUILDING PERMIT CLERK I 20230912PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.024 Class Specifications for the Class: BUILDING PERMIT CLERK I SR-11, BU-03 Duties Summary: Receives training and assists in receiving, reviewing, and processing simple building plans and applications for permits; may approve simple plans and issue building permits under supervision; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is an entry-level class in the Building Permit series. This differs from the other classes in the series in that the Building Permit Clerk I is provided with training in the receiving, reviewing, and processing simple building plans and applications for permits (building, sign, plumbing and electrical), may approve simple plans and issue building, sign, electrical and plumbing permits under supervision. 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). •Receives training and assists in reviewing and issuing building plans and applications for permits; •Receives training and assists in issuing applications for permits (building, sign, electrical and plumbing); •Receives training and assists in reviewing applications for accuracy and completeness of information and other pertinent filing requirements; •Receives training and assists in computation of fees from standard fee schedules; •Refers moderate and/or complex plans and applications to appropriate members of the staff; •Provides information to applicants and the public on the methods, procedures, and requirements for completing, processing, and filing applications, general requirements of building and other pertinent codes and ordinances, required clearances from other governmental agencies; •Receives payments and issues permits and receipts; and PART I BUILDING PERMIT CLERK I 2 1.024 Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Office practices and procedures; use of standard office machines. Ability to: Read, understand and interpret rules and regulations; make accurate arithmetic computations; operate a personal computer and use applicable software; deal courteously and effectively with the public. This is the first specification approved for the class BUILDING PERMIT CLERK I. Approved:June 28, 2021 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.024 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: BUILDING PERMIT CLERK I SR-11, BU-03 Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and • one (1) year of general work experience; and • one (1) year of clerical work experience. Qualifying General Work Experience: Any work experience which may involve the basic skills: reading, writing, computation, and communication. 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. 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 BUILDING PERMIT CLERK I 2 1.024 The following may be substituted for experience: A. 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 for up to four (4) years of the general work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. An Associate’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the general work experience requirement. 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 general work experience requirement. D. A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the general work experience requirement. E. 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. F. 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 for up to four (4) years of the clerical work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). G. 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. H. 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. 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. PART II BUILDING PERMIT CLERK I 3 1.024 License Requirement: Possession of 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 of the specification for the class BUILDING PERMIT CLERK I, which was approved on June 28, 2021, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources September 12, 2023