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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.133 SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR 20240408PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.133 Class Specifications for the Class: SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR SR-21, BU-03 Duties Summary: Supervises and participates in inspecting the construction, alteration, or repair and maintenance of buildings and related structures to assure compliance with building and zoning codes, pertinent ordinances, and adherence to approved plans and specifications pertinent to the foregoing; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to supervise and participate in conducting building inspectional activities within the County, or regularly and primarily performs the most complex building inspections. 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). • Lays out, assigns, instructs, and coordinates the work of subordinates engaged in building inspectional activities; • Reviews daily reports of subordinates for completeness of areas covered, number of inspections conducted, and consistency with codes and other requirements; • Interprets, makes decisions, and resolves problems in cases of disputes, conflicts and/or disagreements between subordinate inspectors and contractors; • Orients subordinates as to new methods and techniques for maximum production, efficiency, and performance of work; • Inspects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, for compliance with the building code, which may regularly and primarily involve inspections of the most difficult and complex nature; • Conducts field inspections with subordinate inspectors when necessary; may recommend and draft revisions to the building codes; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.133 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR SR-21; BU-03 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and • 3 ½ years of work experience in inspecting or supervising building construction, preparing and/or reading and applying plans and specifications. • 2 ½ years of work experience relating to building code enforcement. 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 work experience in inspecting or supervising building construction, preparing and/or reading and applying plans and specifications (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. An Associate’s degree from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted for up to two (2) years o of work experience in inspecting or supervising building construction, preparing and/or reading and applying plans and specifications. PART II SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR 2 6.133 C. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted for up to four (4) years of work experience in inspecting or supervising building construction, preparing and/or reading and applying plans and specifications. D. A Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted for up to one (1) year of work experience in inspecting or supervising building construction, preparing and/or reading and applying plans and specifications. 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. 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. 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. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. PART II SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR 3 6.133 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 SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR, which was approved on September 16, 1974, and on July 11, 2022, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: April 8, 2024 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources