HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.267 LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR IV 20240410PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.267
Class Specifications for the Class:
LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR IV
SR-24, BU-04
Duties Summary:
Plans, directs, and coordinates the conduct of investigations relative to the issuance,
transfer and renewal of liquor licenses and permits and the enforcement of the liquor laws,
rules, and regulations within the County of Kauai; and performs other related duties as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for planning, directing, and
coordinating all activities relating to the licensing and enforcement functions of the liquor
control program. It provides technical assistance to the Director of Liquor Control and
supervises subordinate personnel.
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).
• Plans and coordinates the licensing and enforcement functions of the liquor control
program;
• Establishes deadlines for completion of specific assignments and periodically
monitors progress to insure their timely completion;
• Prepares master work schedules to effectively cover all licensed establishments;
• Assigns police reports and complaints to subordinates for follow-up investigations
where suspected liquor law violations are involved;
• Review investigative reports for accuracy, clarity, and completeness;
• Resolves minor personnel problems and grievances;
• Ascertains training needs and conducts initial and on-going training of technical staff;
• Develops and implements internal operating procedures for effective scheduling and
execution of licensing and enforcement activities;
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.267
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
LIQUOR CONTROL INVESTIGATOR IV
SR-24, BU-04
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school, and
• three and one half (3 ½) years of specialized work experience;
• two and one half (2 ½) years of work experience in a liquor law enforcement
program; and
• one (1) year of supervisory work experience.
Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Work experience which involved the examination, interpretation, and/or application
of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and/or policies and procedures.
Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience:
Work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the
work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling
subordinate work; and training and developing new employees.
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:
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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 the specialized work experience requirement (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 the specialized work experience
requirement.
C. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for
up to four (4) years of the specialized work experience requirement.
D. A Master’s or PhD degree 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 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 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.
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.
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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
Special Working Conditions: Irregular hours, shift, weekend, and holiday work as
required.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, LIQUOR CONTROL
INVESTIGATOR IV, which was approved on August 2, 2006, effective July 1, 2006, amended
on August 26, 2021, February 12, 2023, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: April 10, 2024
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources