Fire Prevention Inspector II (SR-23)



Job Details

Fire Prevention Inspector II (SR-23)
Employer

County of Kaua‘i

Salary

$73,716.00 - $100,872.00 Annually

Location

Kauai, HI

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

1718-014

Department

Kauai Fire Department

Division

Fire Prevention Bureau

Opening Date

07/01/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Recruitment Number

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR COUNTY OF KAUAI FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ONLY

Recruitment No.: 1718-014 Intra Departmental
Intra: Limited to civil service employees of the Kauai Fire Department

Salary based on bargaining unit compensation language

Current vacancy is Temporary, Full-Time
 
Eligible lists may be used for temporary and permanent vacancies for the class of work during the life of the eligible list.  Temporary appointments may lead to conversion to permanent employment.

Duties Summary

Supervises and participates in inspecting buildings and other structures for compliance with fire safety codes, regulations and laws; reviews construction plans and specifications for buildings and other structures for compliance with fire prevention and safety codes, regulations and laws; plans and carries out fire inspection and enforcement activities within an assigned geographic area; and performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified.

Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to completion of two years of general college with some coursework pertinent to the field and four years of firefighting experience two of which shall have been as a Fire Fighter III (prevention assignment) or Fire Prevention Inspector I in the Kauai Fire Department.

License:  Possession of a valid Hawaii State Driver's License (Type 3)

Knowledge of:  principles and practices of supervision; firefighting principles, practices, methods and equipment as they pertain to fire prevention; fire prevention and safety codes, regulations and laws, methods and techniques of inspection and investigation; departmental policies, procedures and practices pertaining to fire prevention work; geography of the County of Kauai, principles and practices of public relations.

Ability to:  plan, lay out and supervise the work of others; apply knowledge of firefighting methods, techniques and equipment, and fire prevention standards and requirements to inspecting buildings and structures and to reviewing construction plans and specifications; establish good working relationships; speak before groups; keep records and prepare clear and concise reports.

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 for performance of the duties.

Additional Job Information

Required Documentation:

  1. Evidence of education (degree or transcript).  A legible photo copy of an official transcript will be accepted. DHR reserves the right to request for an official copy.
  2. Copy of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawai'i Type 3 or equivalent)
Note: Transcripts downloaded from the internet are not acceptable. Copy of your education degree or transcripts and driver's license must be submitted in order to be given credit.  Copies will not be returned.  Mail or drop off: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihu'e, HI  96766 or email at hrrecruitment@kauai.gov within 7 calendar days from filing this application.  Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
Examination:   The examination will consist of a training and experience evaluation based on the applicant's education and experience as presented in the application. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. 

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. 

What are the benefits of being a County Employee?
Vacation: Based on the different bargaining union contracts.

Sick Leave: Based on the different bargaining union contracts.

Holidays: 13 days per year plus certain election days.

Retirement: The County provides the State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for eligible employees.

Social Security: The County matches the employee's social security compensation.

Health Insurance: The County pays a part of the premiums for each eligible employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan, (The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund).

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees may increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for employees.

Workers' Compensation/Accidental Injury Leave/Temporary Disability Insurance.

Other Benefits: Employees are eligible to join the Government Employees Federal Credit Union, and State of Hawaii Island Savings Plan.

Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.

01
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Are you a current civil service employee in the Fire Department?
  • Yes
  • No
02
EDUCATION. Do you possess a combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to completion of two years of accredited college or university course work? You must submit evidence of education. It is your responsibility to be sure documents are on file with the Department of Human Resources . NOTE: Excess work experience as Fighter I or above will substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you substituting experience to meet the education requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
04
EXPERIENCE: Do you possess four (4) years of firefighting experience?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess two (2) years of experience as a Firefighter III (prevention assignment) or Fire Prevention Inspector I in the Kauai Fire Department?
  • Yes
  • No
06
DRIVER'S LICENSE: Do you possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3)? NOTE: To be given credit, you must submit a copy.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County of Kaua‘i
Department
Kauai Fire Department
Address
4444 Rice Street, Suite 315

Lihue, Hawaii, 96766

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