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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.244 CZM ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 07'30'2026PART I 6.244 Class Specifications for the Class: SR-21, BU-03 Duties Summary: Performs specialized work functions associated with the enforcement of the County's Special Management Area (SMA) and Shoreline Setback rules and regulations, pertinent provisions of Chapter 205A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and County laws that relate to the issues under the purview of the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) program. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class differs from the Planning Inspector series in that it is responsible for the broad spectrum of enforcement duties of the County CZM program involving investigation, research, and issuance of SMA minor permits, may supervise staff performing these activities, provides recommendations on coastal issues to planners, and assists in monitoring compliance with conditions imposed on coastal development. 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). • May supervise, assign, and instruct subordinate staff engaged in enforcement and monitoring activities for sites, buildings, structures, land areas, and land uses to ensure compliance with the County's SMA and Shoreline Setback Rules, applicable State statutes, zoning, land use, subdivision ordinances, rules, codes, and other coastal enforcement requirements, including permit conditions; • Assists planners and other staff in evaluating coastal projects and interpreting and applying Coastal Zone Management (CZM) program regulations; • Reviews applications and may issue SMA minor permits; • Prepares statistical reports to monitor program activities; • Interprets, evaluates, and resolves enforcement issues, problems, and disputes; • May assist in developing new work processes and techniques and may train subordinate staff; PART I CZM ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 2 6.244 • Conducts field inspections and investigations related to complaints, routine monitoring, permit compliance, and other enforcement requests; • Coordinates the County's coastal enforcement program with State and local agencies; • May serve as lead inspector by performing, coordinating, and reviewing inspections; • Issues citations for code violations and non-compliance; • Reviews plans and specifications to identify potential violations; • Meets with violators to explain required corrective actions, applicable penalties, appeal rights, and County land use policies and procedures; • Assists with and coordinates civil and criminal enforcement actions with the County Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney, and other governmental agencies by providing case- related information; • Attends Planning Commission and County Council meetings, as well as civil and criminal proceedings, to provide information and answer questions as needed; • Prepares correspondence related to enforcement and code compliance activities; • Responds to public inquiries regarding the status of applications and other coastal enforcement matters; • Keeps current on land use and coastal enforcement laws, regulations, and emerging issues, and recommends improvements to the County's enforcement program; • Assists planners and drafting technicians in preparing field findings and drawings; and • Performs other related duties as needed. Knowledge of: Housing and zoning codes and ordinances applicable to Kauai County accepted health and safety standards; inspectional practices and techniques; legal procedures involved in enforcing housing and zoning codes and ordinances; and report writing. Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of subordinates; inspect buildings and structures used for housing and render decisions in conformity with the housing and zoning codes and ordinances; recognize hazardous situations and suggest means of PART I CZM ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 3 6.244 correction; read, interpret, and apply the housing and zoning codes and ordinances; prepare clear and concise reports; deal tactfully with property owners and tenants; give oral and written instructions. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, , which was approved February 08, 2005, and is to be substituted for that specification. PART II 6.244 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: SR-21, BU-03 Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and • Five (5) years of work experience in inspectional or investigative work experience; and • One (1) year of work experience in housing, building, zoning, or related code enforcement inspectional work. 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 up to four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations (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 inspectional or investigative work experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. PART II CZM ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 2 6.244 C. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations. D. A Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of inspectional or investigative work experience involving 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 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. 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. PART II CZM ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 3 6.244 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, , which was approved February 08, 2005, and is to be substituted for that specification.