Planning Inspector II - SR-19

Duties Summary

Inspects and assess uses, sites, buildings, and structures for compliance with State and County land use laws, ordinances, rules, and permits; issues citations for non-compliance; and performs other related duties as required.

Conditions of Employment

May be eligible to receive a $3,000 Recruitment Incentive. Conditions apply. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Researchs and investigates complaints and alleged violations of State and County laws relating to land use codes and programs implemented by the Planning Department.
• Gathers information through on-site inspections, interviews, examinations of files and records within the department and outside sources.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and compiled data to ascertain whether violations exist and to determine nature and extent of violations.
• Checks uses of sites and buildings, and conformance to land use development standards such as off-street parking, heights, setbacks, spacing, and bulk of structures.
• Collaborates with other departmental staff on matters related to the inspection of uses, sites, buildings, and structures in existence or in the process of construction and alteration and to its compliance with zoning and subdivision codes, coastal zone management regulations, conditions of approvals, approved plans and specifications, departmental rules and policies, etc.
• Consults with other County departments and agencies for expertise on potential violation issues within their area of expertise (i.e., engineering grading, Building Code violations, etc.).
• Makes referrals to other County Departments and agencies for possible violations outside of the Planning Department's authority.

Case Management

• Maintains files and records of all complaints and violations to include illustrative charts, maps, diagrams, photographs, written findings, and recommendations.
• Discusses findings and recommendations with superiors and other staff as needed.
• Meets with violators to explain required remedial action, possible penalties under the law, appeal rights, and policies and procedures in applying for variances in land use.
• Drafts and prepares correspondence related to the case.
• Follows up on cases and provides periodic periods of grace to effect required corrective actions.
• Initiates action to enforce compliance with the law.
• Affords assistance to Corporation Counsel, Prosecuting Attorney, and other governmental agencies by providing pertinent information concerning cases as well as testifying at hearings and in court.

Other Duties

• Attends Community, Board, Commission, and County Council meetings, as necessary, to answer questions when called upon.
• Prepares correspondence, generates informational materials, and replies to inquiries from the public.
• Keeps abreast of revisions to pertinent State and County laws, codes, rules, the general plan, maps, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Training and Experience: A Combination Of Education And Experience Substantially Equivalent To graduation from high school, and four (4) years of inspectional or investigative work experience, of which two (2) years shall have been in housing, building, zoning, or related code enforcement inspectional work, and possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at time of filing.
• Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Laws and regulations pertaining to zoning, subdivisions and other Planning related rules, laws, policies, and procedures;
• Inspectional and investigative methods and techniques;
• Legal procedures involved in enforcing zoning and subdivision ordinances and regulations;
• Report writing, and public relations.

Physical 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.