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PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.488
Class Specifications for the Class:
ENGINEERING PERMIT CLERK
SR-12, BU-03
Duties Summary:
Receives, reviews for completeness and processes applications for various
engineering permits; issues permit upon approval of applications; maintains records, files,
and prepares reports; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform specialized work involving
the interpretation and application of rules, regulations and codes in the receipt, review, and
processing of various engineering permit applications.
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).
• Issues and receives engineering permit applications;
• Provides information to applicants and public on methods, procedures, and
requirements for completing, processing, and filing applications, and general
requirements of pertinent codes and ordinances;
• Checks applications for accuracy and completeness of information and other
pertinent filing requirements;
• Monitors application progress;
• Refers plans to appropriate members of the technical staff;
• Provides information to the public concerning driveway, grading, and floodway
requirements;
• May be required to determine flood zones;
• Instructs applicants on required inspections and certifications;
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• Computes fees against standard fees schedules;
• Receives payment and issues permits;
• Sets up and maintains paper and electronic files and revises system as necessary;
• Maintains record of permits issued and plans approved;
• Assists in preparing monthly statistical reports to include the number and kind of
permits issued and fees collected, etc.;
• Maintains records of requisitions for materials and supplies for the division;
• Gives general information to applicants and public over a counter or telephone on
methods, procedures, and requirements for completing, processing, and filling
application;
• Resolves complaints involving interpretation and explanation of rules, regulations,
policies and procedures and knowledge of the agency's purposes and functions;
• Answers telephone and takes or relays messages and calls;
• Makes appointments for the staff;
• Greets callers and directs them the proper persons or offices; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Policies, laws, rules, and procedures governing the processing and issuance of
engineering permits; construction terminology; office practices and procedures; use of
standard office machines including personal computer, peripheral equipment, and standard
office software applications.
Ability to:
Understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, and policies pertinent to the
department; make arithmetic computations; follow oral and written instructions; set up and
maintain manual and electronic files; deal effectively and tactf u lly with the public; work
harmoniously with others; operate standard office equipment including personal computers
and applicable software applications.
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This is a re-coding to the specification for the class, ENGINEERING PERMIT CLERK,
which was approved on November 30, 2023, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: December 14, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.488
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
ENGINEERING PERMIT CLERK
SR-12, BU-03
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
high school; and
• one (1) year of general work experience; and
• one and one half (1 ½) years 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.
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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 up to 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 human resources 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 they
have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.
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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.
Departments/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.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Test:
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 a re-coding to the specification for the class, ENGINEERING PERMIT CLERK,
which was approved on November 30, 2023, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: December 14, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources