Land Use Plans Checker II - SR-13

Duties Summary

Performs counter work in reviewing building permit applications and architectural and cadastral plans for conformance to the Zoning Code and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; reviews and approves as authorized building permits for simple to moderately complex residential and commercial structures; receives subdivision and zoning applications; and performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Training and Experience: A Combination Of Education And Experience Substantially Equivalent To graduation from high school, and one (1) year of experience in reviewing building plans and specifications for compliance with provisions of laws, codes and/or ordinances.

Knowledge and Abilities

• General provisions of county planning laws, rules and regulations;
• General provisions of the Zoning Code and other related ordinances;
• Urban planning terminology;
• The building permitting process;
• Simple drafting;
• Office practices and procedures;
• Basic software applications such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.

Physical 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.

Benefits of County Employment

• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov.
• Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.