County of Kaua‘i
Waterworks Inspector III (SR-21)
County of Kaua‘i, Houston, Texas, United States,
The County of Kaua’i announces FREE HEALTH CARE PREMIUM COVERAGE for employees and their families including medical, prescription drug, vision and dental plans!Recruitment No.:2425-158 Open CompetitiveOpen: Includes all interested individuals including members of the general public.Salary rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements or Pay Administration Policy as applicable.Inspects a variety of complex waterworks construction projects including pumping stations, treatment plants, reservoirs, wells, laboratories, and appurtenances to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, agreements of work and other established standards; may supervise other inspectors and personnel as assigned; and performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTraining and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; andtwo and one half (2 ½) years of inspectional or investigative work experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations;two and one half (2 ½) years of work experience related to pipeline installation or other related waterworks construction or installation; andone (1) year of work experience involving the inspection of pumping stations or treatment plants.License Requirement:
At the time of appointment, the candidate selected will need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.Knowledge of:
The methods, practices, materials, and tools used in the construction and installation of pumping stations, treatment plants and appurtenances, reservoirs, water mains, hydrants, storm drains, catch basins, bridges, pipelines, retaining walls and building, street, or highway construction; plans and specifications relating to a variety of construction projects; construction equipment and their proper use; accepted safety practices and procedures.Ability to:
Apply proper construction project inspectional methods and techniques; analyze construction problems and make decisions; determine quality of materials and workmanship through inspection and determine compliance with specifications; enforce codes and ordinances with good judgement, firmness, and impartiality; make estimates of work accomplished by contractors; keep records; prepare reports; deal tactfully and effectively with contractors and the general public.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.Required Forms and Documentation:Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent.Evidence of education (degree or transcript). A legible photocopy of an official transcript will be accepted. DHR reserves the right to request an official copy if substituting education to meet the minimum qualification requirements.Note: Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit. Copies will not be returned. Supporting documents must be attached to the application postmarked or dropped off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766 or emailed:
hrrecruitment@kauai.gov
within
10 calendar days from filing the application . Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.You must meet all the requirements for the position you are seeking as of the filing date of your application, unless otherwise specified. If you do NOT meet the minimum qualification requirements your application will be rejected. Therefore, please provide a complete application of all the information you would want considered in our review.Minimum Qualification Substitutions Allowed:The following may be substituted for education:Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.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 up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).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: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).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.A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations.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.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in plumbing, pipefitting or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of pipeline installation work experience (15 semester credits = 6 months).An Associate’s degree in plumbing, pipefitting or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of pipeline installation work experience.Possession of a valid State of Hawaii journey worker plumber’s license may be substituted for one (1) year of pipeline installation work experience.For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL) NOTIFICATIONS:
The Department of Human Resources will use ONLY electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status, processing of their applications, and examination notices.Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your emails in a timely manner.As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following BENEFITS and associated deductions:Pay Raises:
Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 3, Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) White Collar Employees.Paid Vacation Time:
Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Sick Leave Time:
Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Holidays:
The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.Retirement:
This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan.Health Insurance:
The County now covers the full premium and administrative costs for employees enrolled in the Kaiser Standard HMO or HMSA 75/25 PPO health plans, whether single, two-party, or family coverage.Flexible Spending Accounts:
Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.Group Life Insurance:
The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed.Deferred Compensation:
Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan.PLEASE NOTE:
Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.
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A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; andtwo and one half (2 ½) years of inspectional or investigative work experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations;two and one half (2 ½) years of work experience related to pipeline installation or other related waterworks construction or installation; andone (1) year of work experience involving the inspection of pumping stations or treatment plants.License Requirement:
At the time of appointment, the candidate selected will need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.Knowledge of:
The methods, practices, materials, and tools used in the construction and installation of pumping stations, treatment plants and appurtenances, reservoirs, water mains, hydrants, storm drains, catch basins, bridges, pipelines, retaining walls and building, street, or highway construction; plans and specifications relating to a variety of construction projects; construction equipment and their proper use; accepted safety practices and procedures.Ability to:
Apply proper construction project inspectional methods and techniques; analyze construction problems and make decisions; determine quality of materials and workmanship through inspection and determine compliance with specifications; enforce codes and ordinances with good judgement, firmness, and impartiality; make estimates of work accomplished by contractors; keep records; prepare reports; deal tactfully and effectively with contractors and the general public.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.Required Forms and Documentation:Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent.Evidence of education (degree or transcript). A legible photocopy of an official transcript will be accepted. DHR reserves the right to request an official copy if substituting education to meet the minimum qualification requirements.Note: Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit. Copies will not be returned. Supporting documents must be attached to the application postmarked or dropped off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766 or emailed:
hrrecruitment@kauai.gov
within
10 calendar days from filing the application . Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.You must meet all the requirements for the position you are seeking as of the filing date of your application, unless otherwise specified. If you do NOT meet the minimum qualification requirements your application will be rejected. Therefore, please provide a complete application of all the information you would want considered in our review.Minimum Qualification Substitutions Allowed:The following may be substituted for education:Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.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 up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).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: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).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.A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations.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.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in plumbing, pipefitting or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of pipeline installation work experience (15 semester credits = 6 months).An Associate’s degree in plumbing, pipefitting or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of pipeline installation work experience.Possession of a valid State of Hawaii journey worker plumber’s license may be substituted for one (1) year of pipeline installation work experience.For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the Internal Complaint and Merit Appeals Board Processes please visit our website at www.kauai.gov.NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.ELECTRONIC MAIL (EMAIL) NOTIFICATIONS:
The Department of Human Resources will use ONLY electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status, processing of their applications, and examination notices.Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your emails in a timely manner.As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following BENEFITS and associated deductions:Pay Raises:
Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 3, Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) White Collar Employees.Paid Vacation Time:
Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Sick Leave Time:
Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Holidays:
The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.Retirement:
This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan.Health Insurance:
The County now covers the full premium and administrative costs for employees enrolled in the Kaiser Standard HMO or HMSA 75/25 PPO health plans, whether single, two-party, or family coverage.Flexible Spending Accounts:
Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.Group Life Insurance:
The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees for those employees who pass away while employed.Deferred Compensation:
Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan.PLEASE NOTE:
Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.
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