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Home My WebLink About6.230 SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 20240523PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.230 Class Specifications for the Class: SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR SR-23, BU-04 Duties Summary: Supervises and is responsible for a program concerned with the inspection of electrical installations and equipment to assure compliance with the County of Kauai and National Electrical Codes and other pertinent codes and ordinances, and adherence to accepted safety standards and approved plans and specifications; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to supervise the electrical inspection program for the County of Kauai, Buildings Division. 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, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinates engaged in inspecting residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and equipment for compliance with the County of Kauai and the National Electrical Codes and other pertinent codes and ordinances, conformity to accepted safety standards, and adherence to approved plans and specifications; • Coordinates work with other inspection sections of the division and/or other governmental agencies; • Adjusts differences between interpretation in cases of dispute, conflict, or disagreement between the inspectors and contractors; • Investigates cases of violation and, if necessary, consults with superior for legal action; reviews plans and specifications for approval of electrical permits; • Confers with or corresponds with contractors, architects, etc. on matters relating to the inspection program; • May develop and administer examinations for the registration of electricians and participates in the granting or denial of such registrations; PART I SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 2 6.230 • Assists or participates in difficult inspectional problems and re-inspections; • Prepares recommendations for revisions of the electrical code; • Reviews electrical plans and specifications for public building improvement projects prepared by private architects and engineers under contract, and recommends approval, disapproval and/or changes to superiors; • Prepares electrical plans and specifications for public building improvement projects undertaken by the County or for preparation of bids; • Has responsibility for preparation of correspondence, reports, and maintenance of records of inspections made and scheduled; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of The electrical code of the County of Kauai and the National Electrical Codes and Ordinances; other appropriate building and safety codes or ordinances as they pertain to electrical installations; the standard practices, methods, processes, materials, and tools of the electrical trade and their application to electrical wiring and equipment installation on residential, commercial, and industrial premises; accepted safety standards as applied to electrical installations; the administration of and legal interpretations concerning the electrical codes and ordinances; the legal procedures involved in prosecuting violators of the electrical ordinances; the principles and practices of supervision. Ability to: Supervise the work of employees engaged in inspecting electrical installations and equipment for compliance with the electrical codes and ordinances; interpret electrical codes and ordinances as well as apply them to specific cases; read and interpret or prepare plans and specification for electrical installations; arbitrate disputes with fairness and equity; deal tactfully and effectively with electrical contractors, workers, and the general public; keep records and prepare reports. This is an amendment to the specification for the class SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, which was approved on June 23, 1980, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: May 23, 2024 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.230 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR SR-23, BU-04 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 work experience which involved the examination, interpretation, and/or application of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and/or policies and procedures; and • one (1) year of supervisory work experience 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: 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 inspectional or investigative work experience in volving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations (ex. 15 semester credits = 6 months). PART II SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 2 6.230 B. An Associate’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of inspectional or investigative work experience in volving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. C. A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience in volving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. 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 inspectional or investigative work experience in volving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. 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 State of Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician’s License, 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. PART II SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 3 6.230 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 SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, which was approved on June 23, 1980, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: May 23, 2024 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources